North End FAQ

The North End planning framework is a guiding document to support equitable and inclusive growth and the stability of the North End neighborhood. It was created through a participatory planning process involving residents and community members of the neighborhood over 16 months, from July 2022 to December 2023. The final document includes goals and specific strategies working to improve the quality of life for all current and future residents.

The Planning and Development Department (PDD) is not ultimately responsible for fully implementing the Framework. Instead, it is a tool used by other City departments, governing bodies, agencies, and organizations for implementation - identifying where and what types of investments are needed.

PDD will only directly implement recommendations that are functions of our department including zoning, design guidelines, and community engagement. However, PDD supports the implementation of the framework by working directly with other city departments to ensure new development in the neighborhood reflects the framework, advocate for the prioritization of capital improvements (such as street trees and improved sidewalks), and form partnerships to pursue grants for neighborhood improvements when they become available. Additionally, PDD is working on identifying ways it can collaborate with North End residents, stakeholders, and businesses to empower them to work together towards full implementation of the framework.

The City of Detroit’s Master Plan of Policies is a roadmap for Detroit’s future. It assesses where we are now, proposes a shared vision for Detroit’s future, and identifies the policies and actions needed to realize that vision. The Master Plan looks at the city as a whole and will not provide the level of detail specific to neighborhood plans. Neighborhood plans empower communities to identify specific policies, action items, and strategies to improve their neighborhoods in alignment with the city-wide policies identified in the Master Plan. Click here to learn more information on the Master Plan of Policies update.

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