dsg house brainstorm presentation

Detroit Synergy Group BRAINSTORM

March 2, 2013

What is Detroit Synergy Group

What is Detroit Synergy Group

Our Mission is to generate positive perceptions and opinions about Detroit by bringing together

a diverse community and building upon the City's strengths and resources to realize a

common vision for a greater Detroit. Our vision is to be a vehicle for people to realize their ideas

for a vibrant Detroit.

DSG Mission

What is Detroit Synergy Group

Spring Training Ride Saturday, March 16 | 10 AM Millennium Bell, Grand Circus

Park, downtown Detroit.

Upcoming Events

What is Detroit Synergy Group Upcoming Events

8th Annual Spring Into Nature Run & Walk

Saturday, April 27 | 10 AM •  Belle Isle, Detroit

•  $20 Early registration fee

•  $25 the day of event

•  Free for children under 12

DSGHouse

What is Detroit Synergy Group

Wanting to do more for more

of the City

Initial Idea of House

First Brainstorm

•  Be More Specific About the Purpose of the House

•  Find a Neighborhood for the First House

•  Provide ways for member like you to help DSGHouse succeed.

At the First BrainstormYou Told Us:

NEW DSG House Purpose The DSGHouse is a neighborhood hub with a purpose of providing space for the neighborhood members to gather and develop services that will support the growth of the community. A secondary function of the house will be as welcome center for the community where visitors of the community can come and learn about the neighborhood, about upcoming neighborhood events, community news and projects and even about property that is available in that area for purchase. A third function will be as a portal or middle ground for communities to have access to services. DSG will provide a space and platform for organizations and services to come into the neighborhoods, provides services to the neighborhoods and interact in the neighborhood in a way they could not have done if the house was not there. .

The 5 year goal is to create a network of homes that provide services resources and support that target the specific needs of the communities DSGHouse resides. To development otherwise abandoned/foreclosed homes into thriving parts of the community that will give people of the neighborhoods more pride about their community. Development of retail in the neighborhoods to support the needs of the community is also a phase of our five year plan.

5 Year Plan

Finding Neighborhood

Survey Research Detroit Future City Skillman Good Neighborhood

Central Detroit

Organizations in Central Detroit

Organizations in Central Detroit

Organizations in Central Detroit

Organizations in Central Detroit

Organizations

Organizations in Central Detroit

Houses

•  Multi-level home (5 rooms or more) for activities and meetings

•  A fixer-upper that can be beautified by the community/DSG Members

•  Open lot next to location for outdoor recreation and meetings

•  Near stores/retail or potential retail locations

•  On a main street with a bus route

House Criteria/Needs

Sample Houses

Dexter Street, 48238

Sample Houses

Web Street, 48238

Sample Houses

Web Street, 48238

Sample Houses

Web Street, 48238

Sample Houses

Web Street, 48238

Sample Houses

LaSalle Blvd, 48206

Sample Houses

Glynn, 48202

Sample Houses

Committees To complete the next steps of purchasing the home, financing the home

and providing services and events in the home, we need volunteers and commitment.

Committees

Fundraising Committee: This committee will take charge in developing fundraisers for DSGHouse as well as help find sponsors and partners that will support the development of the project. House and Neighborhood Service Committee: This committee will help select the proper house for DSG to purchase. This committee will also reach out to the community selected to find out what services are need in their area.

April, 2013 Choose home we will purchase

April, 2013

First Monthly Community Project/Event

May, 2013 Have first fundraiser for DSGHouse

Goals