Detroit Renovation Workforce Ecosystem | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Detroit Renovation Workforce Ecosystem

January 2020 - April 2020

Summary

The student documented the existing pathways for locally-based renovation contractors to take advantage of economic opportunity in Detroit.

Community partner

Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department

Students

Nick Najor (MPP ‘20)

Project overview

The city of Detroit’s Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department enforces laws to ensure opportunities are fair across Detroit. They manage the city’s civil rights team, language access program, the Detroit business opportunity program, incentives team and the construction outreach team.  

The student documented the existing pathways for locally-based renovation contractors to take advantage of economic opportunity in Detroit. His final report included a multi-step approach to consolidate information, increase awareness, build coalitions and solicit support