RECLAIMING THE NEIGHBORHOOD
THE SITUATION There are over 3,000 homes in our once vibrant northeast Detroit neighborhood called Regent Park. 20% (nearly 600) of these homes have fallen into disrepair, been abandoned, torn down or are occupied by drug dealers or squatters. Many remaining residents live next door to these houses or vacant lots. Criminal activity was skyrocketing for many years.
OUR GOAL is to lead the fight against blight, slum landlords, criminal activities, and other acts of injustice and oppression while restoring 100 homes by 2022. Our approach includes engaging other like-minded leaders to help with this reclamation so that the entire Regent Park neighborhood will once again be a safe, affordable community to live and raise children in.
Programs and activities focused on Reclaiming the Neighborhood include:
2018 completion of University of Michigan study of Kelly Rd. Retail Corridor
Acquisition and restoration of 70 residential and commercial properties
LifeBUILDERS-managed housing offering safe and affordable homes
Conversion of abandoned elementary school block into new recreation and play space and a new State of the Art Early Childhood Education Center.
Community Block Club & Radio patrol led by residents
Creation of community gardens and green spaces
Partnership with other organizations to accelerate our redevelopment efforts
City and County funded projects leading to accelerated development and a for sale program
Strong partnership with the Detroit Police Department
Opened a Home-Ownership Center to provide home buyer counseling services.
