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Dear District 6,
We are wrapping up door-knocking season in Cass Corridor! Please come say 'hi' if you see me out and about! We are also celebrating the start of the fall season with cider and crafts at our new District Office (412 West Grand Blvd). All are welcome - see flyer below for more details!
As always, I am encouraged by the spirit of community when I see residents advocating for their neighborhoods. If our office can be of assistance for you in this process, please don't hesitate to call us at 313-224-250.
In community,
Raquel
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Council Member Castañeda-López presented a Spirit of Detroit Award to Emmanuel Calzada who represented District 6 on the Board of Zoning Appeals from 2016-September 2019. Thank you for all that you did!
Our office hires interns on a rolling basis! Check out the internship description here - there are opportunities with our Community Team, Policy Team and Building Better Blocks Team!
Interested? Apply by sending a letter of interest and résumé to d6info@detroitmi.gov
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Join us for a fall celebration!
We will have some fall treats, crafts and you'll have the chance to tour our new office space!
Date: August 16
Time: Open house from 3:30-6:30PM
Location: 412 West Grand Blvd
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 Council Approvals
- 100% funding for the management of capital improvements and services needed to re-open the Eastern Market Parking Garage and make improvements to the Ford Underground Garage
- The Recycling Partnership has awarded the City of Detroit with the Recycling Partnership Grant ($325,308)
- Appointment of District 6 resident, Debra Walker, to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Upcoming Public Hearing
- There will be a Public Hearing on the proposed Short-Term Rentals (Airbnb) ordinance at the Public Health and Safety Committee at 10:10AM on October 7th. Click here to see a video from Council Member Castañeda-López explaining the proposed ordinance.
Detroit Charter Revision Commission Updates
- Learn about updates from the Detroit Charter Revision Commission via this website! You can find agendas and minutes, committee information and submit your own proposed revisions to the Charter here. The Commission is accepting initial proposals for revisions to the Detroit Charter through December 2019.
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Give your opinion on truck traffic!
- The City of Detroit is conducting a truck study in Southwest Detroit
- Use this website to add feedback (including pictures, locations you've spotted trucks, and descriptions) about trucks in your neighborhood!
- There will be two final community meetings to discuss the results of the truck study on:
- Tuesday, Oct. 22, 5-7PM. Delray Community Center (420 Leigh)
- Thursday, Oct. 24, 5:30-8PM. Roberto Clemente Rec Center (2631 Bagley)
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Zoning Ordinance Updates
- Check out The Zoning Analytic - This has initial recommendations to address problems with the current Zoning Ordinance. This is not the final product - please send your input to the City Planning Commission as it prepares to revise the Zoning Ordinance.
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Deadline for comments is November 1st. Send comments to:
Christopher J. Gulock, City Planning Commission
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 208, Detroit, MI 48226
hello@zonedetroit.com
(313) 224-6225
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The Planning and Development Department is hosting a workshop on "traveling' in Corktown!
For more information, visit this page or contact Kevin Schronce at 313-224-9489.
Date: October 9
Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM
Location: IBEW Hall (1358 Abbott St)
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The Planning and Development Department is hosting a workshop on "traveling' in North Corktown!
For more information, visit this page or contact Kevin Schronce at 313-224-9489.
Date: October 10
Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM
Location: Michigan Conference-Teamsters (2700 Trumbull Ave)
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Exciting news!
DDOT is adding this new neighborhood route in District 6! See the map to the left for more details.
To add input, please attend the last public meeting on October 1st at Conely Public Library (4600 Martin St) from 5:30-7:30PM.
You can also submit comments to ddotcomments@detroitmi.gov by October 18.
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The Cardinal Foundation presents Sidewalk Matters for Detroit Initiative! Join community members in making sure that Detroit school students have clean sidewalks on their walk to school every morning. Community members will be cleaning sidewalks in 48204, starting on Firwood (between Larchmont and Vancouver).
Date: September 28
Time: 11AM-2PM
Location: 4700 Tireman
Free food and drinks for participants!
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Do you enjoy music, rhythms and dancing? Attend Corktown Rhythms this Saturday!
See flyer to the right for a detailed schedule of events. There will also be representatives from the Greater Corktown Framework Plan!
Date: September 28
Time: 3-9PM
Location: Intersections Park (3444 Rosa Parks Blvd)
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, dancing group "Ballet Folklórico Moyocoyani Izel" will be performing at Bowen Branch Library! Check them out!
Date: September 28
Time: 4-5PM
Location: Bowen Branch Library (3648 Vernor Hwy)
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The Ark of Deliverance Church is hosting a Youth Rally Day! There will be food, gams and fun for all youth!
Date: September 29
Time: 3-6PM
Location: 5440 Tireman Ave
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The last live music and performance session at Clark Park Stage is this Sunday, September 29th!
Times:
4-5PM Kid Focused Fun
5-7PM Family Friendly Live Music
Performances this Sunday:
4PM, Superhero Training (Inflatable Obstacle Course)
5PM, Julie Beutel and Band
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Nurses can check your blood pressure this Sunday!
You’ll also get the chance to hear Dr. Edna Rose speak about the links between Alzheimer’s Disease and blood pressure.
Date: September 29
Time: 10AM-12PM
Location: Unity Baptist Church, 7500 Tireman Ave
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Check this Corktown Town Hall for an opportunity to speak with your Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence!
Get a legislative update, ask questions and voice your concerns!
Date: October 2
Time: 6-7:30PM
Location: PAL Banquet Facility (1680 Michigan Ave)
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Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the City of Detroit Human Rights Commission and Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department!
There will be a panel discussion with three city officials: Council Member Castañeda-López, Corporation Counsel Lawrence Garcia and District 6 Business Liaison Luz Meza
Date: October 7
Time: 11AM-12:30PM
Location: Coleman A Young Municipal Center, 13th Floor Auditorium (2 Woodward Ave)
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High schoolers - attend the 3rd Annual Detroit Infinite Scholars fair, presented by Detroit Council President Jones!
You have a chance to be offered scholarships on-site! Bring copies of transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, recommendation letters, an essay and a resume. See flyer to the left for more details!
Date: October 10
Time: 3-8PM
Location: Eastern Market Shed 3 (2934 Russell St)
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Gordie Howe International Bridge Updates
Construction activity is picking up for the new bridge construction.
Stay updated on all construction activity and road closures via the Gordie Howe International Bridge website.
Read these information sheets to find out about closures of the Springwells, Livernois and Clark Street road bridge over the next year.
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Your District 6 Business Liaison, Luz Meza, will host information and support sessions on September 30 from 4-6PM at Mexicantown Bakery (4300 W Vernor Hwy)
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¿Eres empresario o quieres empezar un negocio? Hay consultas bilingües todos los lunes en Mexicantown Bakery de 4-6PM!
Para más información, manda un correo a recursosdetroit@gmail.com o llama al 313-595-6492.
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Some of our Cristo Rey interns hard at work with us on the Mobile Office earlier this month!
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