SOUTHWEST DETROIT ENVIRONMENTAL VISION
Programs
Healthy Air Program
THE HEALTHY AIR PROGRAM WORKS TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND MITIGATE THE CLIMATE CRISIS BY FACILITATING THE TRANSITION TO CLEANER TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE POLLUTION REDUCTION INITIATIVES.TO DRIVE MEASURABLE REDUCTIONS IN POLLUTION AND ADVANCE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS THROUGH STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS.IN 2023-2024, SDEV'S HEALTHY AIR PROGRAM INFORMED AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES IN REDUCING POLLUTION. SDEV ENGAGED AND EDUCATED DECISION-MAKERS TO IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS. COLLABORATIONS INCLUDED PROJECTS INVOLVING UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS, LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE WORKED WITH COMPANIES AND PUBLIC AGENCIES TO ELIMINATE OVER 3,800 TONS OF DIESEL POLLUTION IN 2022/2023 BY REPLACING PRE-EMISSIONS STANDARD DIESEL VEHICLES WITH VEHICLES MEETING OR EXCEEDING CURRENT U.S. EPA EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR DIESEL ENGINES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesApr 1, 2023 – Mar 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.6MLand & Water Urban Revitalization
THE LAND & WATER TEAM WORKS TO REVITALIZE URBAN SPACES THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROJECTS IN URBAN AGRICULTURE, GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. BY FOSTERING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CITY OF DETROIT AND ACTIVELY ENGAGING RESIDENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY MEETINGS, THE PROGRAM AIMS TO BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND VIBRANT CITY.TO ENHANCE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING THROUGH INTEGRATED LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES AND RESIDENT-LED PLACEMAKING.IN 2023-2024, SDEV'S LAND & WATER TEAM DEVELOPED A SYSTEM OF MICROPARKS AND CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS LIKE SOLAR AND EV CHARGERS. HELD 5 COMMUNITY MEETINGS. DEVELOPED PROJECT FUNDING. DEVELOPED INFRASTRUCTURE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CITY OF DETROIT. MANAGED THE FOLLOWING URBAN AGRICULTURE, GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE, AND COMMUNITY & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING. SDEV MANAGED COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION, GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE, AND URBAN AGRICULTURE PROJECTS. GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesApr 1, 2023 – Mar 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$94.8KCommunity Engagement and Resource Access
THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS BY PROVIDING RESIDENTS WITH ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND FACILITATING THEIR ENGAGEMENT IN LOCAL POLICY DECISIONS. THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, THE TEAM WORKS TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN KEY PROGRAMS AND AMPLIFY COMMUNITY VOICES ON ISSUES IMPACTING THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.TO EMPOWER SOUTHWEST DETROIT RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS BY CONNECTING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND FACILITATING THEIR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN SHAPING POLICIES THAT IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH.IN 2023-2024, OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT: THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TEAM CONNECTED RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS WITH CRITICAL PARTNER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. SDEV CONDUCTED OUTREACH TO REGISTER RESIDENTS IN OUR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT. SDEV ENGAGED OVER 1,000 RESIDENTS IN OTHER POLICY COMMENT PERIODS FOR THE CITY OF DETROIT CITY COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OR INDUSTRY PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT THE HEALTH OF SOUTHWEST DETROIT RESIDENTS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesApr 1, 2023 – Mar 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$116.7K
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