The City of Detroit (City), in partnership with the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC), was awarded a HUD Choice Neighborhoods (CN) Planning Grant for the Greater Forest Park/Eastern Market neighborhood. Detroit is one of 13 communities nationwide to receive the CN grant in 2024. Through the grant, the City and DHC will work with local residents and a variety of community stakeholders to create a forward-looking CN Plan with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The Plan will be centered on redevelopment of DHC’s Forest Park Apartments and Diggs Homes properties and investments to the  Greater Forest Park/Eastern Market neighborhood.

Latest News

  • Resource Fair

    Friday, August 8th, 1:30PM-3:30PM

    Stop by the Resource Fair at the Envision Center for a chance to learn more about the Forest Park Community Plan. Share ideas, ask questions, and make a difference in your community!

  • Community Meeting 1

    Friday, July 11th, 1:30PM - 3:30PM

    Join us for Community Meeting 1 at the Envision Center Resource Fair (1047 Garfield Ave)! Come kick off the Forest Park/Diggs Community Plan with us and learn how to get involved!

  • Resource Fair

    Saturday, May 31st, 1:30PM-3:30PM

    Residents were engaged in the Summer Fun Resource Fair, hosted by the Detroit Housing Commission, in partnership with the City of Detroit, by completing a survey.

  • Pop-up Engagement

    October 25, 2024

    DHC staff tabled at the Envision Center to inform residents of the award notice for the Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant and collected information on what residents would like to see in the future development.