With a waning tax base and declining population, the City of Detroit has been struggling to oversee vacant lots, pursue absentee landowners, or investigate illegal dumping. In response, the Springwells neighborhood created a program to address dangerous land vacancy and create long term solutions that heal their land and create vital green spaces.
Join our guests from The Land Stewardship Initiative of Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (UNI) to learn how they address local issues alongside residents and local youth, transforming vacant spaces into vital spaces that strengthen habitats, mitigate stormwater, and promote community bonding.