City of Detroit Office of Sustainability

?? Exciting news for Detroit's urban agriculture scene! Starting January 2025, residents can legally keep chickens, ducks, and bees at their homes under a new ordinance passed by City Council. ?????? This amendment, championed by Council President Pro Tem James Tate and supported by the City of Detroit's Office of Sustainability, reflects the city’s growing commitment to sustainable living. With up to 3,000 households expected to participate, this ordinance could transform how we connect with food, the environment, and our communities. Detroiters: Are you ready to bring a little farm-to-table to your backyard? Stay tuned for licensing details and guidelines. ??? Read Full Ordinance: https://lnkd.in/exiFsCQc #UrbanAgriculture #DetroitForward #DetroitFarmers #DetroitSustainability

?? Detroit Tree Equity Partnership Celebrated the Planting of Its 25,000th Tree! ?? This week, the City of Detroit, along with The Greening of Detroit, DTE Energy, American Forests, and other partners, proudly announced a remarkable milestone in their efforts to enhance urban forestry. The Detroit Tree Equity Partnership (DTEP) successfully planted its 25,000th tree, marking a significant step toward their ambitious goal of planting over 75,000 trees across the city by 2027. This private-public coalition, formed in 2022, was established to create a new urban forestry management approach that prioritizes social, economic, and environmental equity outcomes, significantly accelerating tree planting efforts in Detroit. The milestone was commemorated with a planting event in the McDougal neighborhood, highlighting the partnership's commitment to improving the quality of life for all Detroit residents. Speakers at the event included: <>Lionel Bradford, President of The Greening of Detroit <>Mayor Mike Duggan, City of Detroit <>Jerry Norcia, Chairman and CEO of DTE <>Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator for Michigan Together, we are creating a greener, more equitable Detroit! ?? #DetroitTreeEquity #GreeningDetroit #SustainableFuture

?? FYI: Register for Plastics Education Day! ?? The Michigan Environmental Council is hosting its first Plastics Education Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13th, and we’re excited to share this opportunity to advocate for our planet's future. This virtual event is an impactful way to speak directly to state lawmakers about the urgent need to address plastic pollution and safeguard public health, wildlife, and our environment. No experience needed! ?? 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 3 p.m. on Zoom. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dpc2PKfk For questions, contact Samantha Pickering at Michigan Environmental Council: [email protected] #CleanDetroit #DetroitSustainability #ClimateResilience #PlasticsEducationDay

Large Buildings! You need to report your energy and water usage data to comply with the law. Join as at an in-person event to learn more - BIZ CONNECT: Property Owner Information Session In partnership with Downtown Detroit Partnership , the City of Detroit's Office of Sustainability is hosting an information session about the Energy and Water Reporting Ordinance. Thursday, October 24 2024 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at 1420 Broadway Street, Suite 101 in Downtown Detroit Click the link to register on Eventbrite. https://lnkd.in/gTSCT8yZ

The Solar Neighborhood Initiative's community design process is well underway and we've been loving the collaboration! Residents in the areas directly impacted by the solar fields are deciding on the look and feel for this development. From tree types to fencing, we are putting community voices first and are excited for what's to come! ? #SustainableDetroit #CleanEnergy #CommunityPlanning #CityofDetroit

Ever wonder what happens to your recyclables once they leave the curb? ?????? We're excited to tell you all about it! A few weeks ago we visited a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Grand Rapids and learned about their processes. In Detroit, our materials go to through a similar system at the RRRASOC facility in Southfield. Sad about the amount of materials that end up in the landfill? Us too. Luckily we have a drop-off facility called RecycleHere! at 5960 Lincoln St. where you can take unaccepted items like grocery bags and styrofoam to give them a second life. Need a recycling cart? Get one for FREE at??? detroitrecycles.org ?? #DetroitSustainability?#ReduceReuseRecycle?#CityofDetroit #ClimateAction #TakePart

Join EGLE in a discussion about climate planning and environmental justice on October 8! This event can be attended in person at the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit or virtually via Zoom. Pre-registration is required. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/giy_uadr Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy #SustainableDetroit #EnvironmentalJustice #CommunityEngagement #ClimateAction

Join us for the Land Based Projects (LBP) virtual office hours on October 3 at noon! LBPs are projects that use land for: ?? Urban agriculture ?? Gardening ? Beautification ?? Other productive uses Office hours are open to the public to discuss and answer land acquisition and building permit questions for land based projects. Meeting link: bit.ly/LandBasedProjects #SustainableDetroit #CityofDetroit #LandBasedProjects

CALL TO ACTION: Help MPSC gather meaningful data by taking the State of Michigan Energy Efficiency & Electrification Needs Assessment. From MPSC: “The Michigan Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) Energy Waste Reduction: Low Income Workgroup, in partnership with several energy efficiency stakeholders in Michigan, are seeking a deeper understanding of the capacity and needs of skilled contractors and related workers in our energy efficiency and electrification landscape. If you are a contractor, workforce development agency, or otherwise involved in the energy efficiency and electrification ecosystem -?we need your help! The group has developed a short survey aimed at assessing how prepared contractors and other stakeholders in this industry feel to support the forthcoming programs funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and other clean energy initiatives. The survey results will: - Provide data about the distribution of skill sets, roles, and capacity across the state - Identify areas where training and development resources would be beneficial - Establish metrics and data that can support future funding - Expedite the delivery of clean energy benefits to all Michigan residents This survey will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The group will utilize a data-driven approach with this needs assessment to comprehensively characterize the projected workforce needs and barriers in the residential energy efficiency and electrification sector.?All individual responses will remain confidential. Data and aggregated results of the survey will be anonymized.” Take the assessment here: https://lnkd.in/gfeqrpDd Michigan Public Service Commission

October 1 is fast approaching!!! Are you in compliance? For step-by-step instructions on how to submit your energy and water data to the City, visit: detroitmi.gov.benchmarking #SustainableDetroit?#DetroitSustainability #CityofDetroit #Sustainability #ClimateAction?#EnergyBenchmarking