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Team Rocky showing up for the Day without Immigrants March at Clark Park.
We were proud to march in support of drivers licenses for all!
JOB ALERT: Do you love working with young people and doorknocking? We are recruiting team leaders for our summer Grow Detroit's Young Talent cohort (Team Rocky Jr)! View the job description for the Team Supervisor here and the job description for the Team Coordinator here.
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Join our office and DEGC for a 48217 community meeting! You will have a chance to voice your concerns about blight, crime, or other issues and an opportunity to participate in a conversation about retail in 48217!
Date: May 9
Time: 5-7:30PM
Location: Kemeny Rec Center (2260 S. Fort St)
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 Council Approvals
- $500,000 in federal funding for a one-year contract to oversee the 0% Interest Home Repair Loan Program, including ensuring that all projects are completed timely, within scope, and within budget.
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District 6 demolition at 5640 Tireman
- Resolution sponsored by Council President Pro-Tem Sheffield and Council Member Castañeda-López in support of the Green New Deal. Read the resolution here.
Residential Parking Ordinance
The Residential parking ordinance was published May 1, so the effective date will be June 1, 2019. Read more about the ordinance here.
Upcoming City Council Votes
There are a number of items coming before Council regarding the proposed Fiat Chrysler expansion project in District 4 over the coming weeks. Here’s what to expect over the next week:
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Tuesday, May 7th (Formal Session at 10 AM)
- Establishing an Industrial Development District (this is the first step in granting a tax abatement for the project)
- Formally setting a public hearing for the re-zoning of land bounded by E. Warren, St. Jean, Kercheval, and Lillibridge and Beniteau.
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Thursday, May 9th (Planning & Economic Development Committee at 10 AM)
- Continued discussion on the Community Benefits Agreement
- Public Hearing on the Industrial Development Certificate (tax abatement)
- Public Hearing on the re-zoning mentioned above
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Tuesday, May 14th (Formal Session at 10AM)
- Voting on the tax abatement, re-zoning, and Community Benefits Agreement
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Public Comment Procedure
- Want to make a public comment at any upcoming formal sessio? Fill out this form! Once you complete this form, you will not have to complete a public comment card during the meeting.
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Zone Detroit Updates
- The City Planning Commission is working on a zoning ordinance modernization and updating project called Zone Detroit. Stay up-to-date on this project by following its Facebook page! To learn more about this initiative, read this two-page summary about the project in Arabic, Bengali, English and Spanish.
- Take a 5-minute survey to provide input about the city's current zoning ordinance, last updated in 2005. Please encourage youth ages 17 and under to complete the survey! The survey has also been prepared in Arabic, Bengali, and Spanish.
Community Benefits Public Meetings
DDOT Fare Changes
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DDOT fare changes went into effect on May 1, 2019!
See left for the new fare structure.
DDOT and SMART now have a unified payment structure called Dart. You will be able to use Dart passes on both SMART and DDOT buses.
Reduced fare options will be available for seniors, people with disabilities, Medicare cardholders, and youth.
Click here to read more information on Dart. .
You will be able to purchase tickets using a new smartphone app (coming summer 2019) or at other locations in neighborhoods throughout the city.
For more information, call 313-933-1300 or visit this website.
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Gordie Howe International Bridge Updates
The construction of the US Port of Entry will permanently close the following streets between South Street and Jefferson Avenue: Schroeder Street, Waterman Street, Rademacher Street, Reid Street, Crawford Street, Livernois Avenue, Holly Street, Beulow Court. See map below for a detailed map that includes detour routes. More information on road closures can be found here.
 Events
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[May 4] Attend Roll Around the River to enjoy a 10 mile leisure bike ride and view historic landmarks, like Patton Park and Woodmere Cemetary! Meet at the intersection of W. Fort St. and Denmark St, 10AM.
Team Rocky will be at the Cinco de Mayo Parade and Cinco de Mayo Fiesta event on May 5th. Come say hi!
Parade information: The parade will start at 12PM at Vernor and Central Avenue. It will travel east on Vernor and will end at 23rd Street.
Fiesta information: After the parade, hop on over to Clark Park from 12-7PM for family fun, vendors, food, and more!
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[May 7] Have questions for the Detroit Land Bank? Attend their office hours every first Tuesday of the month from 4-6PM! Patton Rec Center (2301 Woodmere).
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[May 11] Enjoy games, performances, and refreshments in a positive environment at the Anti-Bullying Community Initiative. 10-12PM, Clark Park.
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[May 11] Fun for the whole family with children between 0-6 at Creative Family Saturdays at the FREC (2826 Bagley) from 10-2PM.
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[May 11] Families can attend Touch-a-Truck for the opportunity to explore large vehicles and talk to emergency service personnel! FREE at West Riverfront Park, 10AM.
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[May 15] Attend the Michigan Hispanic Contractors Association Kick-off Event, which aims to build relationships through education and training. 4:30-6:30PM, 4600 Merritt St, Building C.
[May 18] Motor City Makeover in District 6! Sign up to volunteer at a cleanup in your neighborhood at this website or by calling 313-224-4415.
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[May 25] High school students - attend this college fair to learn about admissions, financial aid and scholarships! 10-4PM, 4300 Lonyo Ave.
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See below for an opportunity to become a certified Tree Artisan!
 
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The Emerging City Champions Fellowship is currently accepting applications from young civic innovators (ages 19-35) in the Detroit! To apply to the fellowship apply at this website by May 12, 2019.
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Graduating high school seniors- check out this scholarship
opportunity!
Applications must be submitted by May 22 at 12AM.
More information can be found here.
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