Detroit Renovation Workforce Ecosystem
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