The Detroit Works Project aims to reimagine the city’s geographic footprint and service range, based on the current smaller population. Detroit’s story reminds us that when ideas are controversial and hard choices must be made, community input and buy-in is critical for success.
To this end, the project has hosted extensive community meetings and created a leadership taskforce to map out future growth and investment areas. Conclusion At the Federal Reserve, we have been working to understand the issues, help craft national policies, and collect data that can be used by government agencies and nonprofits.