Council Member Castañeda-López, Corporation Counsel Lawrence Garcia and District 6 Small Business Liaison Luz Meza spoke on a panel in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month earlier this week! 

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: October 16 Time: Open house from 3:30-6:30PM Location: 412 West Grand Blvd

Mobile Office Schedule:

October 23:  Al Nour Supermarket (8716 Michigan Ave), 10AM-12PM. 

November: 

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 Monday, October 14th!

City News

• Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded over $9 Million to the City of Detroit to protect families from lead and other home health hazards. 
  • The City will address lead hazards in 450 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children.
  • 48209 ZIP code selected for pilot through HUD process considering age of homes, concentration of young children and income levels.

Here's a look into Team Rocky strategizing and planning for the rest of the year!  There’s so many issue to address and we get pulled in all directions.Strategy is key to help us stay focused on fulfilling our vision of making sure every Detroiter’s voice is valued!

Council Approvals 

• Block Grant, CDBG, and City funding to develop and provide a single family strategic plan for the Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD). 
  
  
• . Establishment of a Secondary Street Name in honor of Reverend Roland Arthur Caldwell at the intersection of W. Warren Avenue and 28th Street.
  
  
• The Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the State Historic Preservation Office awarded the City of Detroit Historic Designation Advisory Board with the FY2019 Certified Local Government Program Grant. 
  
  • This grant will allow the hire of a contractor to develop a stabilizing and mothballing plan for 26 building at Fort Wayne. The State is paying for 90% of the contract, and the City is required to match the remaining 10%. 
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• Emergency residential demolition at 5033 Pacific and 809 Glinnan, 5922 15th St, 7092 Holmes, 5707 Chopin, 3515 Lovett
  
  
• Emergency commercial demolition at 10047 Fort

Upcoming Public Hearings

• [October 31] Public Hearing for the Hostels Ordinance (sponsored by Council Member Castañeda-López). Time TBD, details to be announced. 

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)

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. 
• 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

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!

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.

The Office of the Ombudsman is available to provide insight and handle complaints related to every city of Detroit department or agency. Ombudsman Office Hours  8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday          Call                              (313) 224-6000                                                               Email                           ombudsman@detroitmi.gov                 Walk-in                        2 Woodward Ave., Suite 114 Detroit, MI 48226

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!

[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

• [October 15] Commercial Property Workshop - get basics of zoning, non-traditional ending institutions, City resources and more! 9AM-5PM, Ford Resource and Engagement Center Eastside (15491 Maddelein St)

• [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.)
  
  
• [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. 
  
  
• [October 19] Fall Festival at Kemeny Rec Center! There will be pumpkin painting, cider and donuts, activities, costume giveaways, bike repairs and haircuts! All free while supplies last. 10AM-2PM. 
  
  
• [October 23] Learn about winter driving safety at the 3rd Precinct Workshop Wednesdays! Contact NPO Dorsey for details at 313-643-9865. 6-7:45, 2875 W Grand Blvd. 
  
  
• [October 24] Understand the Public Charge Law for Immigrants at Congress of Community. An attorney will give a presentation and answer questions. Dinner will be served. RSVP at 313-914-5315. 6-7:30PM, 8638 W. Vernor Hwy. 

Celebrate a legendary Detroit Icon, Cliff Russel, a veteran journalist and community activist!     Tickets are $50, and the evening includes dinner, program and music. Buy tickets here.      October 24  6-9PM Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Ave

Check out these other Halloween and Day of the Dead Activities during the month of October! [October 19] Corktown's Annual Children's Pumpkin Festival  [October 24] The Great Pumpkin Plunge [October 26] Día de los Muertos Presentation at the DIA! [October 29] Trunk or Treat at American Indian Health and Family Services  [October 31] Day of the Dead Celebration at Clark Park  [October 31] Patton's Pumpkin Patch Party [October 31] Third Precinct Trunk or Treat, 4-7PM at 2875 W Grand Blvd  [October 31] Sharon Missionary Baptist Church Halloween Party  [November 2] Honoring Our Ancestors: Ghost Supper & Día de los Muertos

• Accounting Aid Society is hiring for multiple positions!
  
  
• In Schools Program Manager, Living Arts 

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.

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/

Neighbors, be on alert! Many Latin customers are being called by people pretending to be DTE Energy requesting payment for delinquent bills, in Spanish, and threatening to disconnect them. If you believe that you are late on your bill, hang up and call 800-477-4747 and a real DTE rep will answer. Do not become a scam victim.

Parents of the Detroit Community Public Schools District - become involved with the Parent Academy! The goal of Parent Academy is to provide parents the tools and skills to build capacity and confidence to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. All classes are free and offered in convenient locations to meet parents where they are. Click here to see the course catalog!

See document below to learn about the Detroit I-94 Modernization Project!

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.

Questions? Email sanchezl@detroitmi.gov or call 313-224-1204.