Fenkell Ave. Corridor Action Plan Stakeholder Taskforce

Detroit Planning and Development Department
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
4:00 p.m. EDT

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Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team

Note-taking by Tyrone Anderson

Staff provided a summary of findings from the July community meeting on the Fenkell Ave. Corridor. The city hopes to strategically leverage resources to transform the neighborhood's image & perception, focusing on emphasizing the sense of pride among residents.

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Live reporting by Amber Umscheid

Staff provided a summary of findings from the July community meeting on the Fenkell Ave. Corridor. The city hopes to strategically leverage resources to transform the neighborhood's image & perception, focusing on emphasizing the sense of pride among residents.

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03:00 PM Jul 30, 2024 CDT

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Details to join today's Zoom can be found online >>
detroitmi.gov/events/fenkell…
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The P&DD is doing a micro-study of Fenkell Ave. Corridor to strategically leverage City resources to transform the neighborhood's image & perception, focusing on emphasizing the sense of pride among residents and attracting positive attention to the area.
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The effort is being done in-house led by the West Region Planning & Development Department team. If you have specific questions or concerns, please reach out to West Region Planners, Gabrielle Sherrer or Charles McCoy.
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Today's meeting will provide a summary of findings from the July 2nd meeting. The presentation of that meeting can be found online >>
detroitmi.gov/document/fenke…
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Meeting called to order at 4:05pm. Slides are being shared on screen and Gabrielle Sherrer is speaking.
Below are photos from the July 2nd meeting.
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Some questions were asked at the 7/2 meeting about strengths in the community along the corridor, below is a summary put together about those strengths
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Residents express pride in neighborhood stability and community engagement.
Recognized for its good connectivity with amenities and transit lines that enhance access.
Positive changes are noted including beautification and growth driven by active community involvement.
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Below is a summary graph of weaknesses shared during the 7/2 meeting about the area.
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Significant concern in migration of residents and businesses leaving vacancies.
Lack of infrastructure and services, noting gaps in essential spaces.
Crime and safety concerns with insufficient policing and low traffic law adherence.
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Another graph showcasing the opportunities feedback from the 7/2 meeting.
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Strong push for improving infrastructure including development of vacant land.
Enhancing community services to attract and retain residents.
Proposals to include more green spaces and integrating technology.
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Dave Walker asked what may have been missed or not touched on. Kenia responded having more schooling will be necessary to attract more families.
Dave Walker responded that there are several in the area and a map would be created.
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Comments made about needing to make the corridor more walkable.
A teaser about someone working on opening an ice cream store 🍦
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It was noted about the trash that continues to be along the corridor, there are receptacles placed for use and it was encouraged to "see something say something".
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Dave Walker mentioned possibly getting involved with "Green Light Corridor" so businesses can opt in to having cameras.
It was also suggested to have porch lights turned on for added safety.
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Ms. Varner reiterated that folks are not going to spend their money, personal and businesses, in a corridor that doesn't look nice.
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Comments were made about better support for new businesses in the area. Dave Walker suggested creating a business association as a resource.
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Free Family Event on Saturday, August 3rd, 11am - 3pm at the local community meeting. Giving away bikes, schools supplies, food, and the Wayne County Health Mobile Unit will be present. This event is in memory of Gwendolyn.
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Meeting adjourned 4:54pm. That concludes today's tweets from Fenkell Ave. Corridor Action Plan Stakeholder Taskforce. For more coverage, visit . If you believe anything inaccurate, email documenters@outliermedia.org with "Correction Request" in the subject
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