The 1973 Master Plan for the City of Detroit can be viewed by selecting the documents below. Master Plan maps are also listed below but are not available for viewing at this site. For more information regarding the maps, contact the Planning & Development Department's Planning Division at (313) 224-1339.
Cover and Table of Contents
Introduction
Article 101 - Title
Article 102 - Preface
Article 103 - Summary
General Urban Policies
Article 202 - Urban Life
Article 203 - Urban Form
Article 204 - Urban Change
Urban Systems Policies
Article 301 - Residential System
Article 302 - Industrial System
Article 303- Commercial System
Article 304 - Public Education System
Article 305 - Recreation System
Article 306- Public Service Facilities System
Article 307 - Transportation System
Urban Areas Policies
Article 401- Detroit Riverfront
Article 402 - Detroit Central Area
Available Maps
Existing General Land Use
Future General Land Use
Article 202 - Urban Life
Sec. 202.01 - Neighborhood Unit Pattern
Sec. 202.02 - Community Pattern
Article 204 - Urban Change
Sec. 204.01 - Neighborhood Conservation Areas
Sec. 204.02 - Redevelopment Priorities
Article 301 - Public Education System Composite School Plan
Sec. 304.02 - Elementary Schools Plan
Sec. 304.03 - Junior High Schools Plan
Sec. 304.04 - Senior High Schools Plan
Sec. 304.05 - Special Schools Plan
Sec. 304.06 - Service Facilities Plan
Article 305 - Recreation System Composite Plan of Sites Standards
Sec. 305.02 - Playgrounds Plan
Sec. 305.03 - Playfields Plan
Sec. 305.04 - Major Parks Plan
Sec. 305.05 - Neighborhood Recreation Centers
Sec. 305.06 - Major Recreation Centers
Sec. 305.07 - Arenas, Stadiums and Swimming Pools Plan
Sec. 305.08 - Miscellaneous Areas Plan
Article 306 - Public Service Facilities System
Sec. 306.01 - Public Libraries Plan
Sec. 306.02 - Department of Health Plan
Sec. 306.03 - Police Department Plan
Sec. 306.04 - Fire Department Plan
Sec. 306.05 - Election Commission Plan
Sec. 306.06 - Department of Public Works Plan
Sec. 306.07 - Department of Water Supply Plan
Sec. 306.08 - Public Lighting Commission Plan
Sec. 306.09 - Public Markets Plan
Article 307 - Transportation System
Sec. 307.01 - Coordinated System of Trafficways
Sec. 307.02 - Cross Section Standards
Sec. 307.06 - Railroad Grade Separations
Sec. 307.07 - Motor Freight Terminals Plan
Article 401 - Detroit Riverfront
Sec. 401.01 - Riverfront Park Drive - General Plan