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Detroit planning staff outline 20‑year master plan, promise district‑by‑district engagement
Summary
Planning director Alexa Busch and staff told city council the master plan frames a 20‑year vision shaped by engagement with more than 2,500 residents, four core goals and a draft policy timeline targeting Q2 2026; councilmembers pressed for district briefings and stronger links to safety and Complete Streets policies.
Alexa Busch, the city’s planning director, told the Detroit City Council the Planning Department is now drafting the policy portion of a 20‑year Master Plan of Policies, grounded in resident feedback and data analysis. "This is a long term look," Busch said, describing the plan as a decision‑making tool to align land‑use policy, capital investment and quality‑of‑life improvements across the city.
Busch said staff reached more than 2,500 Detroiters through in‑person popups across all seven council districts, policy workshops and youth engagement. Deputy Director Dara Byrne and project…
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