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Detroit Works Project

Mayor Dave Bing introduced The Detroit Works Project in 2010 to begin to redefine the City’s future.  The initiative creates a new blueprint for the physical, economic and social landscape of Detroit.

The goal of the Detroit Works Project is to help improve the quality of life for Detroiters Mayor Bing identified five focal areas for the initiative:
• Neighborhood Investment
• Infrastructure Improvements
• Public Safety
• Economic Growth
• Public Land Use

In 2011, Mayor Bing separated the Detroit Works Project into two tracks —
Short Term Actions and Long Term Planning. 

Click on the Short Term and Long Term icons above for details on the Detroit Works Project.
Short Term Actions

City officials are directing the Short Term Actions, which center on improving the delivery of some city services and leveraging available resources in neighborhoods serving as demonstration areas.
Long Term Actions

The Long Term Planning for the project was led by a steering committee who oversaw the technical and civic engagement teams working with the community to produce a long term strategic framework plan known as “Detroit Future City.” 
Mayor Dave Bing

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