Second Chief of the Wyandot of Anderdon Nation D’Arcy Tammaro and Team Rocky Chief of Staff Mariana representing the Detroit Indigenous Peoples Alliance (DIPA) at the Blue Water Area Traditional Pow-Wow in Port Huron!
 City Council is on recess from July 24th - September 2nd.
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Community Benefits Ordinance Recommendations
In 2016, Detroiters voted on a new ordinance that would govern the Community Benefits Process for new development in the City. The Proposal B ballot initiative passed with 53% of the vote, which established the City of Detroit's Community Benefits Ordinance.
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Since 2016, residents and members of City Council have made recommendations about some changes to the Community Benefits Ordinance. Now, the Legislative Policy Division would like to hear from you!
Please complete this survey by responding yes or no to the questions. "Yes" means you are in support of the change. "No" means you are not in support of the change. The survey will run until August 31st.
Upcoming Planning and Development Department (PDD) meetings
- PDD is hosting two community meeting concerning Greater Corktown on the following dates (which are subject to change):
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[August 26] Neighborhood Plan Community Meeting, 5:00-7:30PM, IBEW (1358 Abbott St)
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[August 28] Corktown Planning Workgroup Meeting, 5:00-7:00PM, Spirit of Hope Church (1519 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd)
The City of Detroit is creating the first designated truck route network - add your input! Next community meetings are August 20th and 22nd - attend one and please share with your networks!
  
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[Aug. 17] The New Mt Hermon MBC Health Ministry presents its Community Picnic with free health screenings, free food and information. 11AM-4PM, Piwok Park (Visger and Beatrice).
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[Aug. 17] Are you an expectant mom or are parents with children under age of 1 and live in State Senate District One? Attend a Community Baby Shower! RSVP to 313-922-6949. 10:30AM-2:30PM, Samaritan Center (5555 Conner).
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[Aug. 17] Check out a Detroit Local Emergency Planning Committee Emergency Preparedness Fair! Obtain resources from DPD, the Fire Department, preparedness info and children's activities! 10AM-2PM, Kemeny Rec Center
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[Aug. 18] Check out some free music: the Blues Band, the Little Rascals with Special Guests: Legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Billy Davis & Mickey Atkins on Keyboard! 5-7PM, Clark Park Stage (Clark St, south of W. Vernor before Christiancy St.)
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[Aug. 23] Watch the "Captain Underpants" movie and attend a resource fair at Bridging Communities! Our office will be at a table - come say hi! Food and fun at 7PM, movie at dusk. 6900 McGraw.
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[Aug. 23 and 24] Attend a Wellness Weekend! You'll have a chance to hear from special guest presenters, including from Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority! See flyer below for more details. St. James FBH Church (3903 18th Street)
 Gordie Howe International Bridge Updates
- Want to join the "Local Community Group" to help the WIndsor Detroit Bridge Authority and Bridging North America help deliver the initiatives described in the COmmunity Benefits Plan? Apply by September 4, 2019! Learn more here.
- Subscribe to the Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority's newsletter to receive regular updates on construction activity, road closures, and more related to the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge!
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District 6 Parents - do you need help finding a school for your children? Check out the Detroit Parents' Guide to Schools for a map and description of schools in District 6!
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