Subject Guides
Know Your Neigborhood: Web Resources for Detroit
Find neighborhood associations, statistical data, census maps, historical sites, and online magazines.
Last update 10/01/2009Neighborhoods
by BHA
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by Greater Corktown Development Corporation
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Corktown - Detroit's oldest surviving neighborhood. Find out about its history, projects and developments in the neighborhood, and Corktown "In the News."
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Contains over 900 homes built between 1905 and 1925. Some of its early residents included Henry Ford, Sebastian Kresge, and Joe Louis. The Association, founded in 1921, is the oldest continuous neighborhood association in the City.
by Inside Southwest Detroit
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This site started as a student project, but has evolved into a passion to highlight the community and the people of southwest Detroit. Take a virtual tour of some of its neighborhoods, including Hubbard Farms, Oakwood Heights, and the Michigan Avenue Corridor.
by North Rosedale Park Civic Association
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Located in northwest Detroit and made up of over 1,700 homes built in the 1920s and 1930s. Has its own private park and community house.
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An exclusive neighborhood of large homes designed by such famous architects as Frank Lloyd Wright, Minoru Yamasaki, and Albert Kahn.
Local Organizations
by Formerly Detroit Renaissance
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"Leadership for greater Detroit's economic growth."
by City Living Detroit
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by Cityscape Detroit
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This nonprofit organization is a major advocate for urban development in Detorit. It provides a map and information of Detroit's historical districts and neighborhoods as well as links to other organizations.
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A voice for community based organizations through grassroots participation and empowerment in Detroit. Provides community links and news and events.
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Committed to keeping young, creative professionals in the Detroit area.
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A local organization within the national Local Initiatives Support Corporation network, the largest community development support organization in the nation.
by Wayne State University
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This non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving Detroit's neighborhoods and architectural structures. Provides links to historic housing, reports, and newspaper articles.
by UCCA
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This association, comprised of Wayne State University, College for Creative Studies, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Engineering Society of Detroit , promotes the development of Midtown Detroit. Provides an area directory, map of historical districts, current projects, and real estate listings.
National Organizations
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Promotes the development of healthy communities.
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Provides resources, news articles, and funding opportunities for communities to plan and develop smartly to curb sprawl.
Local, State & Federal Governments, and Statistical Information
by U.S. Census Bureau
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Search by zip code to find census information from population to housing and get a fact sheet on any community.
by Wayne State University
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Direct link to the 315 page PDF file of the City of Detroit 2000 Census Tract.
by City of Detroit
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Find the 1973 and 2004 Detroit Master Plan, 2000 census tracts, neighborhood maps, historic districts, sales of city owned property and more.
by City of Detroit
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Create your own crime map and narrow down to particular streets and neighborhoods.
by Detroit Public Schools
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by Michigan History, Arts, and Libraries
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Statistical and demographic highlights for the state of Michigan.
by Michigan State Housing Development Authority
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Assists non-profit organizations and local governmental units in providing affordable housing programs.
by Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
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This organization works together with local governments in Southeast Michigan to support transportation, environment, community & economic development, and educational issues. Find community profiles, vital statistics, residential development, employment forecasts, current land use, and more.
by Michigan State Police
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Find Michigan crime statistics from 1997 - present by crime, race, age, and sex. Narrow by county and jurisdiction.
by Federal Government
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The official site for access to government information, policies, laws & regulations, and data & statistics. Provides a special section for businesses and non-profits.
by U.S Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Wage estimates for various occupations. Data collected from the 2000 census.
History, Newsletters, and e-Journals
by National Park Service
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Find information with a map of historic places in Detriot.
by Reynolds Farley and Judy Mullin, University of Michigan
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Includes information on Detroit's population trends, residential segregation trends, and historic population maps, as well as information on historical buildings, places, and events.
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This weekly magazine focuses on growth and development in Southeast Michigan. Includes interesting articles on local cities, businesses, and resources.
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Includes the journals Metropolis, Sustainable Metropolis, Tropical Green, and Urban Journal. Access available to many of the articles for non-subscribers.
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This weekly magazine features articles on the transformation of Detroit, highlighting the arts, culture, and neighborhoods within the city.
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A journal to promote leadership in community planning, development, and revitalization.
by Detroit News
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by Positive Futures Network
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Each issue focuses on a theme to promote a positive future.
