Shoutout to the Cardinal Foundation for coordinating a sidewalk clean-up in 48204! The Cardinal Foundation wants every Detroit student to have a safe walk to school. If you are interesting in helping them out, email ronaldcannon1965@gmail.com for more information.
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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!
Please also come to say 'see you later' to Erica as she transitions from Team Rocky!
Date: August 16
Time: Open house from 3:30-6:30PM
Location: 412 West Grand Blvd
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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
Save the Date! Join the Detroit Indigenous Peoples Alliance and the Office of Council Member Castañeda-López to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Spirit Plaza on October 14th!
 Council Approvals
- Funding for the Delray Neighborhood Framework Study and Implementation Plan
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Emergency commercial demolition at 4264 Cabot and 5113 Vinewood
- Resolution sponsored by Council Member Castañeda-López in Support of Recognizing Detroit’s Original Name on Indigenous Peoples Day. More information about this to be announced soon on Indigenous Peoples Day (flyer above)!
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.
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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:
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Tuesday, Oct. 22, 5-7PM. Delray Community Center (420 Leigh)
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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 Detroit Land Bank Authority hosts monthly "Office Hours" on the first Tuesday of the month at Patton Recreation Center (2301 Woodmere).
Visit https://buildingdetroit.org/ for more information on DLBA programs and resources!
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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.
You can also submit comments to ddotcomments@detroitmi.gov by October 18.
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Let's support some of the amazing restaurants in District 6! From October 4-13, please attend SW Detroit Restaurant Week! You'll get a chance to experience special dishes from 24 different restaurants. Check out their website for more details!
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[October 7] 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 Council Member Castañeda-López, Corporation Counsel Lawrence Garcia and District 6 Business Liaison Luz Meza. 11AM-12:30PM, 2 Woodward, 13th Floor Auditorium.
[October 9] The semi-annual Community Development Advocates of Detroit: District 6 Caucus Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 9th at St. Stephen's AME Church from 5:00 - 7:00PM. The guest speaker will be the new District 6 Manager, Eva Torres.
St. Stephen's AME is located at:
6000 John E. Hunter St.
Detroit, MI 48210
Dinner will be provided. Please register
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[October 10] 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. 3-8PM, Eastern Market Shed 3.
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[October 10] There's a free caregiver and child activity group every month at Congress of Communities! This month's topic is "Talking is Teaching" and craftmaking. Free childcare, free lunch, free child-centered book and toy giveaway. 10AM-12PM, 8638 W. Vernor Hwy.
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[October 10] Attend a community open house to discuss the Clark Park Master Plan and to share your thoughts! Kids are welcome! Can't attend? Send feedback to deruiterj@detroitmi.gov 5-7PM, Clark Park Building (1130 Clark Ave.)
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[October 12] LA VIDA Partnership extends an open invitation to participate in our 5th annual walk to protest gender-based and sexualized violence. Zumba, games, fun, free food! For more info call 313-849-3920 ext. 5163. 9AM – 1PM, CHASS Center 5635 W Fort Street
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[October 17] Council President Brenda Jones, Council Member Janee Ayers and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation are hosting the Small Business Empowerment Fair. Learn about the retail corridors, find the perfect business location and funding to start a business. 5-8 PM (Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 2080 West Grand Blvd.)
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[October 17] Life Directions is holding a Fall Friends Fest! There will be pumpkin decorating, games, food, prizes and more! Bring friends and family. 4:30-6:30, Western International High School.
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The City of Detroit – Building Safety Engineering & Environmental Department and Media Services Department are currently accepting applications for the following positions.
- Zoning Inspector
- Photographer - General
Qualified candidates should go to www.detroitmi.gov/employment.
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 9 AM – 1 PM
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STEP (Services to Enhance Potential) is hiring for several positions. See below for more:
- Regular Full time skills trainer – Detroit
- Limited part time skills trainers at Dearborn South, Detroit and Western Wayne County. 19.5 hours per week
- Van driver at WWCRC and Dearborn South. 15 hours per week
- 2 Supports Coordinators II for 4-8 weeks
To learn more or contact STEP, please visit:
https://stepcentral.org/category/careers/
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ACCESS 2019 Autumn Job Fair
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 9 AM – 1 PM
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 See document below to learn about the Detroit I-94 Modernization Project! There will be public hearings on October 10th at the Detroit Historical Museum (5401 Woodward Ave) from 9AM-1PM and at Wayne County Community College (5901 Conner Ave) from 4-8PM. More details on those hearings are below.
 
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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¿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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