Spatial Evolution
Detroit Case study
Strategic Framework Plan 2012-50 Industries as the major economy Large number of blight structures Area
Vacant Land
360 Sq Kms
52 Sq Km
Population
Population density
672794
1869 person/ Sq Km
Vision Aspirational where it should be and practical where it must be Respectful of city’s history,community efforts and new ideas Just and equitable in seeking to create benefits for all Transparent and Inclusive of all voices participating to improve our community
4 IMPLEMENTATION HORIZONS 2012-2017 STABILIZE 2017-2021 IMPROVE 2021-2030 SUSTAIN 2031-2050 TRANSFORM
Layers
City of Multiple employment district A city connecting people to opportunity
Strategic development plan 2050
A green city where landscapes contribute to health A city of distinct attractive neighborhoods 50 year land use vision
The industrial and economic crisis led to a huge decline in population leaving a large number of vacant structures.
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