HOPE Village Revitalization

HOPE Village Revitalization is a community-controlled, community-driven organization whose mission is to move the HOPE Village neighborhood forward in a way that mitigates disparities in wealth, privilege, and educational resources. We pledge to collaborate and be part of the collective working toward equitable and sustainable development in Detroit, and to be known as a model of excellence, integrity, and community decision making.

HOPE Village Revitalization aims to create a sustainable, equitable, healthy neighborhood with a high quality of life for all, where neighbors have access to fresh and local food and affordable, quality housing with energy solutions that reduce utility costs and build resilience against climate change.

HOPE Village Revitalization and its staff have had significant past success in serving the HOPE Village Neighborhood. In particular, HVR has catalyzed the revitalization of four parks in the neighborhood and has acquired and cleaned up three brownfields properties. HVR also acquired and assembled land for several low-income housing developments in the neighborhood, resulting in more than 200 affordable new housing units. In addition, HVR has led the development of a new weekly Farmers Market; HVR’s Focused Hands and the Hope Community Park are also used for community gardening, and HVR supports community gardeners across the neighborhood.