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Posted: 12.15.2008
WA3 assisting in development of neighborhood revitalization plan between Six to Eight Mile along Woodward
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The WA3 is working with a group of business owners to develop a commercial revitalization plan in the area along Woodward between Six and Eight Mile roads. Participation includes involvement from dozens of businesses including La Dolce Vita and the Bread Basket restaurants, Park Motor Sales, Innate Healing Center, and neighbors from the Palmer Woods Neighborhood Association and University District. Participation also includes key stakeholder groups like the State Fair, the City of Detroit Office Planning Commissionand Mayor’s office of Community Affairs, and the WayneCounty One-Stop Business Resource Center. The group is drawing upon information from the Detroit Vacant Property Campaign and LISC to provide technical support for inventorying properties and obtaining accurate property information.
The plans key goals and priorities are:
- organization and communication
- safety
- code enforcement
- aesthetics and ‘green’ infrastructure
In December, the group will finalize the plan and submit for funding consideration to the Next Detroit Neighborhood Initiative (NDNI). Additionally, the WA3 is seeking other funding sources including DNR tree planting grants and National Scenic byway design and streetscape funds for physical improvements in the district.
“The goal is to build capacity of stakeholders within the district to develop an action-oriented sustainable plan that will help us achieve measurable goals within short and long term periods, “ says Program Manager Nicole Klepadlo. A draft copy of the plan is available at http://www.woodwardavenue.org/press/publications. |
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