Harmony Village Redevelopment Plan

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Harmony VillageRedevelopment Plan

• Detroit, Michigan

Kavitha Maddula Rudy Nino, Jr. Brian Oppmann Eric
Schermer
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Introduction Project Objectives

• Objectives
• Study Historical Background of the Neighborhood
• Assess Present Housing Commercial Conditions
• Study Demographic and Socio-economic conditions
  of the neighborhood
• Provide Recommendations

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NorthStar CDC

• Mission
• Catalyze Community Stakeholders to Create
  Positive Change Improve Quality of Life in
  Northern Detroit
• Organizational
• Boundaries

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Harmony Village
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Methodology

• Primary
• S.W.O.T. Analysis
• Interviews
• Windshield Survey
• Secondary
• U. S. Census Bureau
• CACI Online Service
• City of Detroit
• Crime.com

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History

• 1920 to 1930
• Subdivided Initial Development
• 1960 to 1970
• The John C. Lodge freeway Constructed Dissects
  initial Harmony Village
• Demographics change from 99 Caucasian to 83
  African-American.
• 1970s
• Government Revitalization Projects
• 1970-2000
• Dramatic Population Decline
• Storm Causes Severe Damage (1997)

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Zoning Land Use

• Harmony Village Zoning Designations
• Land Uses vs. Ownership Codes

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Demographic Highlights

• Population Trends
• Income

Population Decline
Harmony Village Income
Source CACI Marketing Systems, US Census Bureau,
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
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Economic Profile

• 2000 Median Household Income 17,256
• 2000 Median Home Value 24,775
• Total Household Retail Expenditures 14,611

Retail Expenditures Breakdown
Source CACI Marketing Systems
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Crime

• Higher Crime in Harmony Village than in Wane
  County and nation

Percent above national average for crime in
Harmony Village
Percent above national average for crime in Wayne
county and Harmony Village
Source www.crime.com
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S.W.O.T. - Strengths

• Proximity to Clinton Elementary
• Proximity to Lodge Freeway
• Commercial Uses Surround Neighborhood
• Numerous Faith-Based Institutions
• Some Housing in Good Condition
• Some Commercial Investment Evident

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S.W.O.T. - Weaknesses

• Low Property Values
• Vacant Land
• No Recreation/Green Space
• Poor Physical Conditions of Structures
• Infrastructure Problems
• Trash and Vandalism Problems
• Little Police Presence
• Poor Business Mix
• No Active Block Club/Resident Involvement

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S.W.O.T. - Opportunities

• Vacant land
• Low property Values
• Numerous City-Owned Properties

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S.W.O.T. - Threats

• High crime
• Continued traffic problems
• Lower property values
• Compatibility Problems Between Commercial
  Residential Uses
• Infrastructure Problems

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2001 Housing Assessment

• Criteria established by NorthStar
• Update of 2000 Inventory by NorthStar
• Digital Format (GIS)

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Physical Inventory

• Good
• Almost no visible damage.

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Physical Inventory

• Fair
• A few structural problems or a number of minor
  repairs needed.

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Physical Inventory

• Poor
• Exterior Repair Problems Clearly Visible.

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Physical Inventory

• Demolish
• Numerous Structural Problems Evident

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Housing Assessment - Results
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Commercial Assessment
Criteria same as Housing Assessment
Good Condition
Fair Condition
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Commercial Assessment - Results
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DeWitte ClintonSchool

• Their Recommendations
• More recreation space
• More police
• More shopping nearby

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Recommendations

• Addition of Trees, Park Space, Recreation Areas
• Greater Police Presence
• Address Traffic Violations
• Diverse Shopping Environment
• Demolition of abandon structures

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Recommendations

• Improved Infrastructure
• Address Graffiti Trash Issues
• Improved Animal Control Services
• Establishment of a Corridor Business Association
• Commercial façade improvement
• Residential housing mix
• More community involvement

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Project Limitations

• Limited amount of Historical Information
  Available
• Inaccuracies in the Data
• Lack of Available Technology

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Any QuestionsorComments?