2. “We have an opportunity to reinvent
Detroit like never before… Local,
regional and state leaders are stepping up,
working with us and showing their support for real
change in this city… Now is the time for
Detroit to recapture the spirit of
ingenuity and creativity that made our
city great.”
State of the City Address
Mayor Dave Bing
March 23, 2010
3. VACANT PARCELS
Total Vacant Parcels: 64,600
Total Parcel Area: 9,895 acres = 15.46 mi2
(10.8% of city area)
Residential: 6701 acres – 67.7%
Commercial: 939 acres – 9.5%
Industrial: 1490 acres – 15.1%
Mixed Use: 151 acres – 1.5%
Parking: 9 acres – 0.1%
Other: 607 acres – 6.1%
X
SOURCE: DETROIT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (P&DD)
A Lot of Focus on Detroit’s Vacant Land…
4. …but rather an opportunity to
create a shared and
comprehensive
Vision for the City.
This effort is not just about Land Use
5. 2.0 Four Different Scales
1. United States and Canada 2. State of Michigan
3. 7-County Region 4. City of Detroit
POLICY AUDIT TOPIC: LAND USE AND URBAN FORM
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS
A STRATEGIC
APPROACH AT A
VARIETY OF SCALES
.
SOURCE: ESRI
6. X
1
CLEAR
EVIDENCE BASED STRATEGIC
DIRECTION
SOURCE: ESRI
OPPORTUNITIES
Leverage international relationships
and trade between the United States
and Canada
Strengthen Detroit as a major
international crossroads
Leverage opportunities to expand
the area job base and US/Canadian
workforce
Maintain the Detroit Metro Airport
as a significant passenger and freight
global hub
Use Detroit’s intermodal assets to
tap in to other opportunities within
the trade industry such as cross-
docking.
POLICY AUDIT TOPIC: LAND USE AND URBAN FORM
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS
2.1 United States and Canada
7. SOURCE: ESRI
OPPORTUNITIES
Detroit is the largest city in the State
and, as such, offers a unique urban
density and lifestyle not available
elsewhere in Michigan.
Detroit has the potential to once
again be a major revenue producer
for the State.
Strong freight rail, port, airport and
interstate infrastructure make
Michigan a prime distribution route.
Detroit serves a unique role in an
extensive coastline system along four
of the Great Lakes.
POLICY AUDIT TOPIC: LAND USE AND URBAN FORM
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS
2.2 State of Michigan
8. SOURCE: ESRI
OPPORTUNITIES
Detroit is the geographic center
around which development in the
region occurs.
Population decline continues in
Detroit and Wayne County, but the
rest of the region is growing.
New initiatives to densify instead of
sprawl could curb land consumption.
Regional parks and natural systems
are fragmented, but could provide
the backbone for a larger idea.
Southeast Michigan is a major
industrial, manufacturing and
logistics hub.
POLICY AUDIT TOPIC: LAND USE AND URBAN FORM
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS
2.3 Southeastern Michigan Region
9. SOURCE: ESRI
OPPORTUNITIES
Maintain Detroit as an
Industrial/Manufacturing and
Logistics leader
An Activated public waterfront
Major Urban, Higher Density Center
for the State.
Freight Rail Hub/Future Passenger
Rail Hub
Prime Trading and Distribution.
Vast underutilized land bank for a
wide range of potential future
initiatives
Bi-national infrastructure system
Strong neighborhoods and
institutions designating key locations
for future growth.
POLICY AUDIT TOPIC: LAND USE AND URBAN FORM
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS
2.4 City of Detroit
10. 1. Creating a shared vision for a future Detroit at the scale of neighborhoods,
city and region.
2. Addressing near term priorities and actions that affect neighborhood
stability such as the elimination of blight, improved public safety and
opportunities for job creation.
3. Creating a framework and strategic direction for coordinating public and
private investments throughout the city.
4. Implementing a process for both inclusive, meaningful citizen engagement
and interagency coordination.
11. 1. Removal of blight throughout the city and aligned with
planned community priorities
2. Focus near-term investments in neighborhoods through
stabilization and improvement
3. Create near term opportunities for job creation
4. Coordinate all plans and efforts into one clear vision for the
city through a public planning process
Mayor’s near term priorities for land use reform
12. Who will live in Detroit?
A livable city for current and future residents
POPULATION DISTRIBITION
SOURCE: PDD (CLARITAS / D3, 2008)
3.5.1
13. Where will people live?
A city with diverse housing choices for different types of existing
and new neighborhoods
HOUSING - CONCENTRATION OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURES FROM 2005 TO 2009
SOURCE: PDD (CLARITAS / D3, 2008)
3.1
14. Where will people work?
A city with stronger legacy businesses with new and diverse opportunities
for economic growth
SOURCE: SEMCOG, ESRI BUSINESS ANALYST
CBD: Downtown and Midtown
80,000
Dearborn CBD
67,000
Port Huron
25,000
Ann Arbor
46,000
Sterling Heights- Warren
76,000
Pontiac
Bloomfield
Waterford
62,000
Birmingham
Madison Heights
Troy
100,000
Southfield City
Farmington Hills
Southfield Twp
95,000
Flint
Lansing
Livonia /
I-96 Industrial
40,000
Greater Brighton
32,000
Decline
Slow Growth
High Growth
MAJOR JOB CENTERS
15. How will people move?
A city with efficient mobility of people and goods throughout the city and region
TRANSPORTATION - HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT A VEHICLE
SOURCE: PDD (CLARITAS / D3, 2008)
3.1
16. What services will people need?
A city with access to safe, convenient and modern services and facilities
SOURCE: PDD (CLARITAS / D3, 2008)
3.1
EDUCATION - POPULATION WITHOUT A HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMA
17. PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE DEPARTMENT COVERAGE
Overall precinct and mini-station coverage for the
City of Detroit appears to be comprehensive with
only a few noteworthy exceptions.
SOURCE: PDD (CLARITAS / D3, 2008)
3.1
2m Radius
18. How will we invest?
A government with shared agreement around physical, economic and social
investments that will assure future private and philanthropic investment confidence
VACANCY + INVESTMENT - VACANCY WITH NSP INVESTMENT
SOURCE: MLBFTA 2010; PDD 2000
3.1
20. “We have an opportunity to reinvent
Detroit like never before….Any plan will
involve direct participation from our community
because that's where our real strength is-in the
commitment and connection Detroiters share with
our city and each other. Every Detroiter has
a voice and a role in this process.”
State of the City Address
Mayor Dave Bing
March 23, 2010
How will we decide?
21. September Community Forums
• 5 community meetings throughout Detroit with over
4,500 total attendance
• Format changed after first meeting to respond to public
preferences
• Public comments focused on immediate needs but also
included ideas about the future
• Mayor and his team were highly visible and accessible to
the community
22. What will the city look like?
A new postcard for the 21st century
Detroit
