The Foundation’s Trustees believe that the physical revitalization of the city is of critical importance to the entire metropolitan community.

With the addition of the 15×15 Strategy to the Foundation’s agenda in 2008, the Foundation’s Physical Revitalization mission has become increasingly focused upon Greater Downtown Detroit and upon those efforts that will support the physical needs of a young, talented population. The Foundation is particularly interested in those activities that support housing, retail and “third places” for the next generation of Detroiters.

2010 Grant Highlights:

• $300,000 of a $1,000,000 commitment to the College for Creative Studies for the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education.
• $200,000 to the Detroit Economic Growth Association in support of Mayor Dave Bing’s Detroit Works Project.
• $500,000 of a $1 million commitment to Detroit Local Initiatives Support Corporation to focus on improving the quality of life in neighborhoods and enhancing housing and commercial development.
• $200,000 of a $400,000 commitment to Eastern Market Corporation for economic development and physical improvement activities.
• $675,000 to University Cultural Center Association to focus on community development activities and other activities to advance the revitalization of Midtown.