Department of Neighborhoods

BLOCK CLUB PROGRAM

Pre-registration form for starting a block club or neighborhood association.

NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION

Grants up to $15,000 for making neighborhoods healthy and great.

VOLUNTEER

Get detailed information on volunteer opportunities in Detroit.

Our Mission

The Department of Neighborhoods directly connects the City of Detroit with block clubs, community groups, businesses, faith and school leaders, and residents. With a 14-member team, including district and deputy managers for each City Council district, their focus is combating blight and enhancing neighborhoods. They engage thousands in major initiatives like Motor City Makeover and smaller efforts such as vacant lot clean-ups. Beyond that, our district and deputy managers assist in forming block clubs, drive community engagement in planning projects, address complaints, and educate residents on City programs and policies.

Resources

DISTRICT 1

A community with gardening, farming, a lively theater district and much more.

DISTRICT 2

It's an historic district with strong and active organizations.

DISTRICT 3

A home to the world-famous Buddy's Pizza and the Bel Air Luxury Cinema.

DISTRICT 4

From the far east side of Detroit it's known for it's waterfont parks.

DISTRICT 5

Stretches across both the historic west and east sides of Detroit.

DISTRICT 6

Believed to be one of Detroit's most diverse and culturally rich areas.

DISTRICT 7

Home of the impressive and immense Rouge Park.

THE NEIGHBORHOODS WEBSITE

These are the stories from the neighborhoods of Detroit.

District Business Liaisons

Each City Council district also has a District Business Liaison focused on helping neighborhood businesses grow and succeed. The business liaison helps businesses navigate City processes; connect to resources to promote growth; and improve the business environment in neighborhoods.