McDougall Hunt Sustainable Redevelopment Plan

Background

Established in 2019, with support from the Bailey Park Project (BPP) and the McDougall Hunt neighborhood association (MDHNA), the McDougall Hunt Sustainable Redevelopment Plan sought to understand changes in the neighborhood and plan for inclusive growth should development begin to occur as expected.

Written from the perspective of residents, the plan offers this vision for the future of McDougall Hunt:

“We envision McDougall Hunt as a neighborhood where we celebrate our history and form partnerships to increase knowledge and trust, support children and education, rebuild parks, support inclusive housing models, and attract families.”

For more information about this initiative, contact Rukiya Colvin at rcolvin@ecn-detroit.org.

 

Plan Overview

The McDougall Hunt Sustainable Redevelopment Plan provides a comprehensive view of the neighborhood (bounded by Gratiot Ave, Mt. Elliott Street, and Vernor Highway) as it exists today and a vision of what it can become in the future. In the Plan’s analysis of current conditions, the following topics are considered:

  • Population and Household Characteristics

  • Land Uses and Ownership

  • Natural Features/Parks and Greenspaces

  • Nonprofits and Churches

  • Sidewalks and Streets

Key Recommendations

Through a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities and constraints related to the issues listed above, the Plan prescribes a vision for the future that includes the following recommendations:

  • Continue Community Engagement

  • Develop Community-Driven Land Use Plan

  • Develop Affordable Housing Strategy Specific to McDougall Hunt

  • Create Resource Toolkits for Property Owners

  • Plan for Both Young and Senior Residents

  • Identify Key Sites and Develop Public Gathering Spaces

  • Conduct Sustainable Planning and Implementation

  • Continually Study Real Estate Market

  • Plan for Transportation Improvements and Safer Streets

  • Strengthen Neighborhood Identity

Strategic Partners

This plan was made possible by the efforts and support of Katrina Watkins, Duane Ashford, the McDougall Hunt Neighborhood Association, the Bailey Park Project, Eastside Community Network, U-SNAP-BAC, and The Cedar Tree Foundation.