Description: The Detroit Land Bank Authority was established in 2008 through an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Detroit and the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority and is responsible for managing blighted and vacant properties in Detroit and for returning its properties to productive use through a variety of programs and community partnerships, among others. The Land Bank’s inventory currently includes approximately 90,000 properties. The Land Bank has multiple committees, including a Finance/Audit Committee, and a Community Engagement Committee.
Leadership: The Land Bank is led by a 5-member Board of Directors. 4 members are appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, and 1 member is appointed by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Current members are:
- Erica Ward Gerson - Chairperson
- Patricia Pernell Shelton - Vice Chairperson
- Richard Hosey - Treasurer
- Miranda Morrow-Bartell - Secretary
- Carol Walters
Public Meetings: The Land Bank Board hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the Land Bank's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The Land Bank Authority operates under the legal authority of the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Act (Public Act 258 of 2003).
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) facilitates redevelopment projects for local industrial and commercial enterprises through loans and public infrastructure improvement programs.
Leadership: The EDC is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors. Each member is appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Current EDC Board members are:
- Linda Forte - Chairperson
- Jonathan Quarles - Vice Chairperson
- Marsha Bruhn - Secretary
- Thomas Stallworth III - Treasurer
- Clifford Brown
- Kimberly Clayson
- Damon Hodge
- Christopher Jackson
- Kwaku Osei
Public Meetings: The EDC Board hosts twice-monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the EDC's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The EDC operates under the legal authority of the Michigan Economic Development Corporations Act (Public Act 338 of 1974) and Chapter 12, Article V of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 1/23/2023
Description: The Neighborhood Development Corporation (NDC) is a subsidiary of the Economic Development Corporation that focuses on implementation of housing and neighborhood programs within qualified blighted or redevelopment areas through property acquisition, infrastructure improvements, and housing construction and rehabilitation.
Leadership: The NDC is governed by a Board of Directors that consists of the same members as the EDC’s Board of Directors. Current NDC Board members are:
- Linda Forte - Chairperson
- Jonathan Quarles - Vice Chairperson
- Marsha Bruhn - Secretary
- Clifford Brown
- Kimberly Clayson
- Damon Hodge
- Christopher Jackson
- Kwaku Osei
- Thomas Stallworth
Public Meetings: The NDC Board hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the NDC's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The NDC operates under the legal authority of the Michigan Economic Development Corporations Act (Public Act 338 of 1974).
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) supports private investments and business growth targeted in Detroit’s central business district through loans, sponsorships and grants, capital improvements to public infrastructure, and additional programs designed to increase economic activity.
Leadership: The DDA is governed by a Board of Directors, including the Mayor, who serves ex officio, and 8 to 12 members who are appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, as well as the Mayor. Current DDA Board members are:
- Michael Duggan - Chairperson
- David Blaszkiewicz - Vice Chairperson
- John Naglick, Jr. - Treasurer
- Ehrlich Crain - Secretary
- Marvin W. Beatty
- Austin Black
- Charles Beckham
- Melvin "Butch" Hollowell
- Richard J. Hosey
- James Jenkins
- Stephen A. Ogden
- Donald Rencher
Public Meetings: The DDA Board hosts bi-weekly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the DDA's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The DDA operates under the legal authority of Part 2 of the Michigan Tax Increment Financing Act (Public Act 57 of 2018) and Chapter 12, Article IV of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA) facilitates the revitalization of environmentally distressed, contaminated, blighted, or functionally obsolete properties in Detroit through tax increment financing to provide reimbursement for the costs of both environmental and non-environmental activities, including baseline environmental assessments; due care activities; lead, asbestos and mold abatement; demolition; site preparation; and infrastructure improvements. The DBRA Board receives regular input from a Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
Leadership: The DBRA is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors. Each member is appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Current DBRA Board members are:
- Ray Scott - Chairperson
- Donele Wilkins - Vice Chairperson
- Stephanie Washington - Treasurer
- Pamela McClain - Secretary
- Maggie DeSantis
- Sonya Mays
- Amanda Elias
- John George
- Juan Gonzalez
The CAC has 9 members, including 4 members who are appointed by the Mayor, 4 members who are appointed by the City Council, and 1 member who is selected by the other members. Current Committee members are:
- Kamal Cheeks - Chairperson
- Bradley Lutz - Vice Chairperson
- Rico Razo - Treasurer
- Allen Rawls - Secretary
- Rick Blocker
- Michelle Lee
- Dr. Regina Randall
- Peter Rhoades
- Simone Sagovac
Public Meetings: The DBRA Board and CAC each hosts bi-weekly public meetings to conduct their regular business.
Reporting on the DBRA's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The DBRA operates under the legal authority of the Michigan Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act (Public Act 381 of 1996).
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Local Finance Development Authority (LDFA) seeks to expand employment opportunities and promote economic growth in Detroit by supporting projects such as industrial facility revitalizations, technology park development, and streetscape improvements through grants and tax increment financing, among other means.
Leadership: The LDFA is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors. 7 members are appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, 1 member represents the Wayne County Community College, 1 member represents Wayne County, and 2 members represent the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Current LDFA Board members are:
- Linda Forte - Chairperson
- Irma Clark-Coleman - Vice Chairperson
- Furquan Ahmed - Treasurer
- Arthur Jackson - Secretary
- Derek J. Dickow
- Damon Hodge
- Machion Jackson
- James Jenkins III
- Katrina McCree
- Mariann Sarafa
Public Meetings: The LFDA Board hosts biannual public meetings, generally in June and October, to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the LDFA's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The LDFA operates under the legal authority of Part 4 of the Michigan Tax Increment Financing Act (Public Act 57 of 2018).
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Next Michigan Development Corporation (NMDC) seeks to attract eligible multi-modal businesses to specific areas in Detroit that have a high potential for growth in particular industries, including manufacturing, transportation, distribution, and logistics through mechanisms including tax incentives, real and personal property tax exemptions, and local development financing.
Leadership: The NMDC is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors. Each member is appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council. Current NMDC Board members are:
- Linda Forte - Chairperson
- Jonathan Quarles - Vice Chairperson
- Marsha Bruhn - Secretary
- Clifford Brown
- Kimberly Clayson
- Damon Hodge
- Christopher Jackson
- Kwaku Osei
- Thomas Stallworth
Public Meetings: The NMDC Board hosts quarterly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the NMDC's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The NMDC operates under the legal authority of the Next Michigan Development Act (Public Act 275 of 2010).
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Eight Mile Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority (EMWCIA) was established to provide tax increment financing for the redevelopment of the approximately 35 acre property at the southeast corner of Woodward Avenue and 8 Mile Road into the Gateway Marketplace.
Leadership: The EMWCIA is governed by a 7-member Board of Directors. 6 members are appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, and the final member is the Mayor, who serves ex officio. Current EMWCIA Board members are:
- Ricardo Solomon - Chairperson
- John Naglick - Vice Chairperson
- Savarior Service - Treasurer
- Elliott Hall - Secretary
- Ronald A. Blevins
- John Draper Jr.
- Michael Duggan (ex officio)
Public Meetings: The EMWCIA Board hosts bi-monthly public meetings in even-numbered months to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the EMWCIA's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The EMWCIA operates under the legal authority of Part 6 of the Michigan Tax Increment Financing Act (Public Act 57 of 2018) and Chapter 12, Article III of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Detroit Building Authority (DBA) is responsible for performance of large-scale capital construction projects and space planning of City-owned facilities, demolition of commercial and residential properties, and management of a portfolio of commercial properties.
Leadership: The DBA is governed by a 6-member Board of Commissioners. 2 members are appointed by the Mayor, 2 members are appointed by the City Council, and 1 member is jointly appointed by the Mayor and City Council, as well as the Mayor, who serves ex officio. Current DBA Board members are:
- Hakim W. Berry (Chairperson)
- Christopher Jackson (Treasurer)
- Judge Edward Thomas (Secretary)
- Maggie DeSantis
- Clarence Gayles
- Mike Duggan (ex officio)
Public Meetings: The DBA Board hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Legal Authority: The DBA operates under the legal authority of the Michigan Building Authorities Act (Public Act 31 of 1948) and Chapter 12, Article I of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority (DWJBA) was incorporated in 1948 and owns and operates the 745,000 square foot Coleman A. Young Municipal Center (CAYMC), located in downtown Detroit, which opened in 1955 and currently contains the administrative offices of many City of Detroit governmental offices, as well as certain Wayne County courts.
Leadership: The DWJBA is governed by a 3-member Board of Commissioners. 1 member is appointed by the Detroit City Council, 1 member is appointed by the Wayne County Commission, and 1 member is jointly appointed by both bodies.
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Public Meetings: The DWJBA Board hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) was established in 2009 and operates Huntington Place, formerly known as Cobo Hall, located in downtown Detroit. The Authority includes committees on arts and capital improvements.
Leadership: The DRCFA is governed by a 5-member Board of Directors. One member is appointed by each of the State of Michigan, the City of Detroit, Wayne County, Oakland County, and Macomb County. Current Board members are:
- Lisa Canada (Wayne County appointee) - Chairperson
- Larry Alexander (State of Michigan appointee)
- Alexis Wiley (City of Detroit appointee)
- Jeffrey Lance Abood (Oakland County appointee)
- Marilyn Lane (Macomb County Appointee)
Public Meetings: The DRCFA Board hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the DRCFA's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The DRCFA operates under authority of Public Act. No. 63 of 2009.
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Public Lighting Authority (PLA) is responsible for operation and maintenance of 65,0000 street lights and other public lighting facilities in Detroit.
Leadership: The PLA is governed by a 5-member Board of Directors. 2 members are appointed by the Mayor, 2 members are appointed by the City Council, and 1 member is appointed jointly by the Mayor and the City Council. Current PLA Board members are:
- Dr. Lorna Thomas - Chairperson
- Rod Parker - Treasurer
- Patrick L. Padgett - Secretary
- Melvin Butch Hollowell
- Ric Preuss
Public Meetings: The PLA Board hosts occasional public meetings on an approximately bi-monthly basis to conduct its regular business.
Legal Authority: The PLA operates under the legal authority of Municipal Lighting Authority Act (Public Act 392 of 2012).
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Authority (GDRRA) provides waste management services for Detroit’s municipal solid waste through the operation of waste transfer and processing hubs, including the former waste-to-energy incinerator facility, household hazardous waste facilities, and bulk waste drop off facilities, as well as management of Detroit’s municipal recycling program.
Leadership: GDRRA is governed by a 7-member Board of Directors, including the Mayor, the assistant to the Mayor, the Budget Director, Finance Director, BSEED Director, and DPW Director, as well as the Public Works Director for the City of Highland Park, all of whom serve ex officio.
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Legal Authority: GDRRA operates under the legal authority of the Michigan Joint Garbage and Rubbish Disposal Act (Public Act 179 of 1947) and Chapter 42, Article II, Division 6 of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) is a Canadian Crown corporation that is responsible for the design, construction, and operation of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project between Windsor and Detroit through a public-private partnership with Bridging North America (BNA). WDBA is wholly owned by the Government of Canada and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. The WDBA is also subject to oversight by a joint Canada–Michigan an International Authority, which is responsible for monitoring the WDBA’s compliance with the Crossing Agreement signed by Canada and Michigan.
Leadership: The WDBA is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors. Each member is appointed by the Canadian Government. Current WDBA Board members are:
- Tim Murphy - Chairperson
- Bryce Phillips
- Karla Avis
- Marie Campagna
- Judi Cohen
- Shelly Cunningham
- André Juneau
- Rish Malhotra
- Michael Mueller
The WDBA’s International Authority is governed by a 6-member Board of Directors, three of whom are appointed by the State of Michigan, two of whom are appointed by Canada, and one of whom is appointed by the WDBA Board. Current International Authority Board members are:
- Kristine Burr (Canada appointee) - Chair
- Roy Norton (Canada appointee)
- David Alade (Michigan appointee)
- Michael D. Hayes (Michigan appointee)
- Birgit M. Klohs (Michigan appointee)
- Eddie Francis (WDBA appointee)
Public Meetings: The WDBA hosts occasional community meetings to provide information about the construction and operation of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Legal Authority: The WDBA is a Canadian Crown corporation under Part X of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and was established by Letters Patent pursuant to ss.29(1) of the International Bridges and Tunnels Act.
Updated: 3/6/2022
Description: The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) owns and operates the People Mover, an elevated light-rail passenger train system in service since 1987 that includes 13 stations located along a 2.9 mile closed-loop track in downtown Detroit.
Leadership: The DTC is governed by a 6-member Board of Directors. 3 members are appointed by the Mayor. Other members are representatives of the City Council President, Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), and Suburban Mobility Area Rapid Transit (SMART). Current DTC Board members are:
- Hakim Berry - Chairperson
- Mary Sheffield
- John Naglick
- C. Mikel Oglesby
- Luke Polcyn
- Vicki Wolber
Public Meetings: The DTC Board hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Legal Authority: The DTC operates under the legal authority of Chapter 47, Article VI of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/31/2022
Description: The Detroit Promise Zone Authority was created in 2015 to oversee the Detroit Promise, which provides last-dollar scholarship opportunities to provide all eligible Detroit residents with a tuition-free path to an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or technical certificate at participating academic institutions.
Leadership: The Promise Zone Authority has 11 members. 9 members are appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, 1 member is appointed by the State Senate Majority Leader, and 1 member is appointed by the Speaker of the State House of Representatives. Current Promise Zone Authority members are:
- Charlie Beckham
- Peter Remington
- Penny Bailer
- Floyd Allen
- Peter Remington
- John Ziraldo
- Ashley Johnson
- Desirae Tolbert
- Dr. Iris Taylor
- Preston Wilburn
- Stacie Clayton
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Legal Authority: The Promise Zone Authority operates under the legal authority of the Michigan Promise Zone Authority Act (Public Act 549 of 2008).
Updated: 3/31/2022