The Vision for a Brighter Future.

The State of the City address is not just an ordinary event, it's a momentous occasion where the city's leaders come together to paint a vivid picture of the future of Detroit. It's a chance for residents and stakeholders to hear about the City's progress and plans, and to be inspired to work together towards a brighter future for all.

View Mayor Duggan's 2023 State of the City presentation

Opportunities on the Rise

 

Employment & Education

Job training, employment and adult education opportunities through Detroit at Work.

 

Project Clean Slate

Expunging criminal records for improved job, housing, and educational opportunities.

 

Grow Detroit's Young Talent

Summer Internships employing Detroiters ages 14-24.
 

 

 

Detroit Promise

Tuition-free college education to eligible Detroit high school graduates.

 

Neighborhood Beautification

Making our neighborhoods beautiful places to live and raise a family.

 

Parks & Recreation

Bringing communities together by building beautiful and safe public spaces.

 

 

Keep Detroit Clean

Improving neighborhoods with the clean initiative to tackle blight and ways you can help.

 

Sidewalk Repair

Churches and registered block clubs can request sidewalk repairs.
 

 

Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE)

Helping to reduce your current year property taxes.

 

 

Affordable Housing

Ensures access to quality and affordable housing options in neighborhoods across the city.

 

Office of Eviction Defense

The Right to Counsel provides legal assistance to Detroiters facing evictions.
 

 

Motor City Makeover

Citywide cleanup and beautification efforts.
 

 

 

Motor City Match

Funding for new and expanding businesses.

 

ShotStoppers.

Partnering with local community groups to reduce serious violent crimes.

 

Joe Louis Greenway

A pathway that will unify Detroit's neighborhoods, people and parks.

 

 

Coming Soon

 

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Tangled Title Fund

Legal help for homeowners to transfer wealth to their heirs. Tangled Titles occurs when a house passes to the next generation without a will or official transfer of title.