The North End Neighborhood Framework Vision

The Framework recommendations were developed in partnership between the residents of the North End, community stakeholders, and the City of Detroit.

The North End has experienced many transitions in recent years. As new development continues in the area, residents worked with together with city staff during the planning process, from July 2022 to December 2023, to determine future growth and development in the neighborhood. The planning process engaged residents to produce strategies providing guidance on integrating the deep cultural heritage and historic nature of the North End while tackling affordable housing concerns, reactivating Oakland Avenue as a commercial corridor, and addressing quality of life and safety issues related to vacant lot activation, recreation, and safer streets. The outcome is a plan focusing on five main areas: Cultural Heritage & Historic Preservation, Parks & Open Space, Housing & Neighborhood Stabilization, Streets for People, and Commercial Activation. 

The North End planning area is bounded by East Grand Boulevard to the South, the City of Highland Park to the North, I-75 and the City of Hamtramck (northern portion of the east boundary) to the East, and Woodward Avenue to the West. Click to access the plan here.

 North End Area Project Map

Project Timeline

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• September 2024

Past Meetings

• North End Neighborhood Resource Fair
  • Community Photos
• Arden Park Block Club Meeting
  • Community Feedback
  • Meeting Recording
• King St. Block Club Meeting
  • Community Feedback
• North End - Youth Bike and Walking Tour
  • Community Feedback
• North End Community Meeting #1
  • Community Feedback
• North End Community Meeting #2
  • Meeting Recording
• North End Community Meeting #3
  • Community Feedback
• North End Community Meeting #4
  • Framework Plan Boards