This document outlines Kristin Green's proposal for the Southwest Community Project. The project will utilize the State of Place methodology to analyze urban design features in Southwest Detroit and identify a community need that can be addressed. Specifically, the project will: 1) Train volunteers to collect State of Place data on walkability and public spaces in the community. 2) Analyze the data to identify a project that improves walkability and public spaces based on community goals and preferences. 3) Work with stakeholders to implement the project and boost the community. The overall goals are to address a real need in Southwest Detroit, empower community members, and become a better advocate for the city.

1. Southwest Community Project
Kristin Green

2. Agenda
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My Idea
Who I Am
The Community
Outcomes

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My Idea

4. Overview
Utilize State of Place to quantify urban design features of
Southwest Detroit (approx. 2 months)
Use State of Place analysis to establish a project that
addresses a need in the community (approx. 10 months)
Part 1
Part 2

5. What is State of Place?

6. Step 1: State of Place Training
Watch State of Place training video
Review State of Place code book

7. Step 2: State of Place Data Collection
Use State of Place app to collect data
Collection takes 10 to 15 minutes per block

8. Step 2: State of Place Data Collection

9. Step 2: State of Place Data Collection
Rank goals for community from 1-10
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10. Step 2: State of Place Data Collection
Rank average preferences for community

11. Step 3: State of Place Analysis
Generate a State of Place index from data
Identify projects that would boost walkability
Analysis is based off community goals and preferences

12. Step 3: State of Place Analysis

13. Step 3: State of Place Analysis

14. Step 4: Report to Key Stakeholders
Report State of Place findings
Recommend project to implement in community

15. Step 5: Establish Community Project
Work with stakeholders to implement project
Boost walkability and improve public spaces

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Who I Am

17. About Me
Student at the Stephen M. Ross School of
Business at University of Michigan

18. My Favorite Detroit Experiences
Teacher Assistant at Bennett Elementary in
Southwest Detroit, 2014-2015

19. My Favorite Detroit Experiences
Detroit Free Press Half Marathon Finisher, 2014

20. My Favorite Detroit Experiences
Volunteering with 1,400 students and community
members for Detroit Partnership Day 2015

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The Community

22. Geographic Area

23. Multicultural Community
Southwest Detroit is home to people of many
different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs

24. Multicultural Community
Their vibrant culture creates a variety of delicious food
options. My personal favorite – Taco Trucks!

25. Revitalization
Southwest is continually improving public space
through beautification projects

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Outcomes

27. Work with Community Members

28. Address a Real Need

29. Empower the Community

30. Become a Better Detroit Advocate

31. Thank you!