Rebeka Rooks's Colleagues at Detroit Future City
Ashley Williams Clark
Director of the Center on Equity, Engagement, and Research
Rebeka Rooks's Contact Details
313-259-4407
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Detroit Future City
Rebeka Rooks's Company Details
Mission:Through the shared vision of the Strategic Framework, Detroit Future City (DFC) is committed to advancing the quality of life for all Detroiters. We will accomplish this in partnership with residents and public and private stakeholders, and through data-driven strategies that promote the advancement of land use and sustainability, and community and economic development.Who We Are: DFC is a nonprofit charged with catalyzing implementation of the DFC Strategic Framework, a 50-year vision for the City of Detroit developed with input from more than 100,000 Detroiters.Our role is to steward equitable implementation of the recommendations made in the Strategic Framework through providing access and information to Detroiters, informing and guiding decision-makers' initiatives and projects, and the coordination of a multitude of stakeholders.How We Are Going To Do This:Stewardingthe DFC Strategic Framework recommendationsAdvocatingfor innovative approaches, policies and systemsIntegratingcivic awareness and community participationEnsuringracial equity in all practicesOur Core Principles:Be aspirationalwhere we should be and practical where we must be.Be respectfulof the city's history, community efforts and new ideas.Be just and equitablein seeking to create benefits for all.Be transparent and inclusiveof all voices participating in improving our community.