A Presentation to CEOs for Cities

Detroit, MichiganNovember 8, 2010

“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 AddressMayor Dave Bing

March 23, 2010

VACANT PARCELSTotal Vacant Parcels: 64,600Total 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%

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SOURCE: DETROIT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (P&DD)

A Lot of Focus on Detroit’s Vacant Land…

…but rather an opportunity to create a shared and

comprehensive Vision for the City.

This effort is not just about Land Use

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 FORMEXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS

A STRATEGIC APPROACH AT A VARIETY OF SCALES.

SOURCE: ESRI

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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 FORMEXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS

2.1 United States and Canada

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 FORMEXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS

2.2 State of Michigan

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 FORMEXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS

2.3 Southeastern Michigan Region

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 FORMEXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS

2.4 City of Detroit

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.

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

Who will live in Detroit?A livable city for current and future residents

POPULATION DISTRIBITION

SOURCE: PDD (CLARITAS / D3, 2008)3.5.1

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

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 Midtown80,000

Dearborn CBD67,000

Port Huron25,000

Ann Arbor46,000

Sterling Heights- Warren76,000

PontiacBloomfieldWaterford

62,000

BirminghamMadison Heights

Troy100,000

Southfield CityFarmington HillsSouthfield Twp95,000

Flint

Lansing

Livonia / I-96 Industrial40,000

Greater Brighton32,000

Decline

Slow Growth

High Growth

MAJOR JOB CENTERS

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

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

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

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 20003.1

VACANCY + INVESTMENT - VACANCY WITH PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT

SOURCE: MLBFTA 2010; PDD 20003.1

“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 AddressMayor Dave Bing

March 23, 2010

How will we decide?

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

What will the city look like?

A new postcard for the 21st century Detroit

DOWNTOWN.

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SOURCE: SKYSCRAPERCITY.COM

BUILDING ON AREAS OF STRENGTH

MIDTOWN

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BUILDING ON AREAS OF STRENGTH

NEW CENTER

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SOURCE: FLICKR.COM; GRADY’S KITCHEN

SOURCE: SKYSCRAPERCITY.COM

SOURCE: GREATLAKESLAW.COM

BUILDING ON AREAS OF STRENGTH

WOODWARD CORRIDOR.

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SOURCE: DETROITTRANSIT.ORG

BUILDING ON AREAS OF STRENGTH

DETROIT RIVERFRONT“WATCH THE SUN SET OVER TWO COUNTRIES…”

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BUILDING ON AREAS OF STRENGTH

DESTINATION DISTRICTS

SOURCE UDMERCY.EDU

1. UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY

2. MEXICANTOWN

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BUILDING ON AREAS OF STRENGTH

DESTINATION DISTRICTS

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BUILDING ON AREAS OF STRENGTH

3. CORKTOWN

4. EASTERN MARKET