Future of Health - Detroit

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Under Detroit’s Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO) the following proposed projects qualify as a Tier 1 CBO Development 

The Developers, consisting of Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University, and the Detroit Pistons, propose a sweeping community development that brings connectivity between Henry Ford’s hospital campus footprint to the north and south of West Grand Boulevard while transforming the section of New Center which currently houses the headquarters of both Henry Ford Health System and the Detroit Pistons.   

The proposed projects consist of integrated parking plans, health care/research/laboratory space, retail/commercial space and mixed-income residential units including: 

  • Major expansion of Henry Ford Hospital with new 1 million+ sq ft patient tower, expanded emergency department, support services, and utility infrastructure 

  • New cutting-edge 335,000 sq ft Research Center for Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences 

  • Creation of 600 - plus housing units and 33,000 sq ft of retail and community space located in two new residential / mixed-use buildings and the conversion of One Ford Place to a residential/mixed-use building. Planned residential housing will include an affordable housing component 

  • Two new parking structures with ~2,000 total spaces 

  • New public recreation and green spaces 

The Developers seek governmental and requisite board approvals by the first quarter of 2024 with a goal to commence site remediation and construction on the first phase of the projects in 2024.  

 

More Information on the proposed Future of Health Developments:

Future of Health Related Opportunities

Community Land Trust Development Request for Proposals

The Future of Health Developers and Detroit Justice Center (DJC) are initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from community organizations to participate in a project to build capacity for the Community Land Trust (CLT) as outlined in the Future of Health Community Benefits Agreement.  Developers intend to designate a single community organization  to achieve the goals described in this RFP. However, applications utilizing collaborations with other community-based organizations to complete the scope of work are encouraged. To view the RFP please complete the following steps:

Proposals are due on July 15, 2024.  There will be a pre-bid conference on June 18, 2024 (RSVP by June 14) - details provided once potential bidders register and view the RFP at the above links.

Future of Health Residential Development and Brennan Community Center Request for Qualifications

The Detroit Pistons have opened a Real Estate Services Request For Qualifications (RFQ) process seeking qualified and experienced professionals and firms to collaborate on the following two developments: 725 Amsterdam and Brennan Community Center.  Interested parties are invited to submit their qualifications as outlined in the attached RFQ document using this online form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=QB9ZZJLfpEuxerj3qslKTjt1dGqGeZBDuEj4t0gaRntUNTVSR1RVWEhRUkwxRzJXQlFJR0wyMzQ2MS4u

A virtual information session is scheduled for both opportunities on Friday, June 7th at 11:00 AM EST, along with a plan to present, in-person, at READ’s upcoming General Member Meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2024. For those interested in applying, all submissions must be completed via the qualification form by Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. 

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Future of Health - Detroit CBO Impact Area 

The project Impact Area contains all of Census Tracts 5236, 5224, and 5339. As shown on the map, this area is bounded by W. Euclid St. on the north, Woodward Ave. on the east, I-94 Fwy on the south, and Rosa Parks Blvd. on the west. The Impact Area includes all or part of the following neighborhoods: Elijah McCoy, New Center, New Center Commons, Tech Town, Virginia Park, and Virginia Park Community. 

Click to download the CBO Meeting Notice Mailed to Impact Area Residents

Future Health CBO Map

 

Future of Health - Detroit Neighborhood Advisory Council

A nine (9) member Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) will be established for this community benefits process. Any Detroit resident who lives in the Impact Area and is over the age of 18 is eligible to serve on the Neighborhood Advisory Council. Members of the NAC are expected to attend all scheduled public meetings during the CBO process: consisting of at least 5 meetings over a period of 2 – 3 months. 

NAC Election and Appointment Process:  At the CBO Meeting on October 10, 2023,  Impact Area Residents heard from prospective Neighborhood Advisory Council candidates and elected 2 representatives to the NAC.  

In accordance with the Community Benefits Ordinance. following the October 10th meeting the three appointing City Council Members as well as the Planning and Development Department have invited additional nominated candidates to fill the remaining positions as shown below.  

Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) Members

Term beginning Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 

  • Joanne Adams (Co Vice-Chair) - Elected by Impact Area Residents

  • Russell Howard - Appointed by Council President Mary Sheffield

  • Lauren McNeary - Appointed by Council Member Coleman A. Young II

  • Venita Thompkins (Co Vice-Chair) - Appointed by Council Member Mary Waters

  • Stephan Bobalik - Appointed by Planning & Development

  • Lynda Jeffries (Chair) - Appointed by Planning & Development

  • Marcus Keys (Secretary) - Appointed by Planning & Development

  • Gary Williams - Appointed by Planning & Development

  • Benjamin Bennett - Appointed by fellow NAC members*

*Former member Steven Rimmer resigned from the NAC effective November 1, 2023.  In accordance with the Community Benefits Ordinance, at the November 1st public meeting, the NAC appointed Benjamin Bennett as the permanent replacement to fill the vacated seat.

Congratulations to each of the Neighborhood Advisory Council Members, we truly appreciate your commitment to your neighbors!

Email the NAC directly at: [email protected] 

Follow the NAC on Facebook

Resources

Additional NAC Meetings

Monday, October 30th, 2023 - Follow up meeting with DEGC to answer additional NAC members' questions about tax incentives and financial impact of the Future of Health

Monday, November 13th, 2023 at 6:00pm - NAC Project Pillars Discussion on Health Care, Education, and Career Opportunities: NAC members and representatives from the Future of Health project team had a discussion on details of impacts, challenges, and opportunities regarding the project pillars of health care, education, and career opportunities.

Monday, December 4th, 2023: The Future of Health Development Team made themselves available to answer questions from the Neighborhood Advisory Council regarding the potential community benefits proposal.

Monday, December 11th, 2023 at 4:30pm: The Future of Health Development Team and Neighborhood Advisory Council reviewed the revised potential community benefits proposal.  

How to Participate in CBO Meetings

ADVANCE REGISTRATRION STRONGLY ENCOURAGED: https://bit.ly/futureofhealthdetroit 
 

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PUBLIC CBO MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AT UNIVERISTY PREP HIGH SCHOOL WITH AN OPTION TO WATCH REMOTELY VIA ZOOM
Please note that in person attendance is highly encouraged to fully participate in the CBO Meetings. Zoom participation may be limited due to technical constraints.

ALL MEETINGS WILL BEGIN AT 6:00PM – DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM FOR REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS


ATTEND IN PERSON
University Prep High School, Ed Parks Campus
610 Antoinette St. Detroit, MI 48202

 

VIEW REMOTELY VIA ZOOM
Register to receive meeting link: https://bit.ly/futureofhealthdetroit
Dial by phone: +1 312 626 6799 
Meeting ID: 873 4667 3162

 
Upcoming Public Community Benefits Meetings 

1ST MEETING                                      
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 at 6:00pm
CBO PROCESS AND PROJECT INFORMATION    
 

2ND MEETING
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 at 6:00pm
ELECTION OF TWO (2) NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS – 
ONLY IMPACT AREA RESIDENTS ATTENDING IN PERSON MEETING MAY VOTE

 

IMPORTANT FOR NAC CANDIDATES AND VOTING IMPACT AREA RESIDENTS

If you plan to be nominated for the NAC or you are an Impact Area Resident who will vote - please bring documentation that can verify your primary residential address.

A current photo ID with your address or other valid documentation showing your home address will be accepted.

 

HOW TO REQUEST LANGUAGE OR ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

With advance notice of seven calendar days, the City of Detroit will provide interpreter services at public meetings, including language translation and reasonable ADA accommodations. Please contact the Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department at 313-224-4950, through the TTY number 711, or email [email protected] to schedule these services.


Mediante un aviso previo de siete días calendario, la ciudad de Detroit proporcionará servicios de interpretación en las reuniones públicas, incluida la traducción de idiomas y las adaptaciones razonables de acuerdo con la Ley ADA. Para programar dichos servicios, comuníquese con el Departamento de Derechos Civiles, Inclusión y Oportunidad llamando al 313-224-4950, por medio del número TTY 711, o envíe un correo electrónico a  [email protected] .


سوف توفر مدينة ديترويت خدمات الترجمة الفورية في الاجتماعات العامة، إذا تلقينا إشعارًا مسبقًا قبل الاجتماع بسبعة أيام تقويمية أو أكثر، بما في ذلك خدمات الترجمة وتعديلات قانون الأمريكيين ذوي الإعاقة (ADA) المعقولة. ويُرجى التواصل مع "إدارة الحقوق المدنية والدمج والفرص" على الرقم 4950-224-313، أو من خلال رقم الهاتف النصي (TTY) على الرقم 711، أو إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى [email protected]  للحصول على هذه الخدمات. 

 

ক্যালেন্ডার অনুযায়ী সাত দিনের অগ্রিম নোটিশ সহ, ডেট্রয়েট সিটি জনসভায় ভাষা অনুবাদ এবং যুক্তিসঙ্গত ADA থাকার ব্যবস্থা সহ দোভাষী পরিষেবা প্রদান করবে। এই পরিষেবাগুলির সময়সূচী নির্ধারণ করার জন্য অনুগ্রহ করে সিভিল রাইটস, ইনক্লুশন অ্যান্ড অপারচুনিটি ডিপার্টমেন্টে 313-224-4950 নম্বরে কল করে, TTY নম্বর 711-এর মাধ্যমে  [email protected] -এ ইমেইলের মাধ্যমে যোগাযোগ করুন। 

Schedule of CBO Meetings

*Please note that this schedule might change and any updates will be provided below

Register for all meetings at: https://bit.ly/futureofhealthdetroit

Meetings will begin at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 for registration and refreshments) and take place at University Prep High School, Ed Parks Campus – 610 Antoinette St. Detroit, MI 48202 with an option to view the meetings remotely via Zoom.