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ARISE Detroit! Survey Shows Neighborhoods Have Improved, But Detroiters Still Concerned About Gentrification, Schools, Crime And Inclusiveness

Portia Roberson, CEO of Focus: HOPE, was the keynote speaker at the Neighborhoods Rising Summit.

Detroit – More than 40 percent of Detroiters say their neighborhoods have improved over the past two years, but they still have serious concerns about crime, gentrification, under performing schools and whether local officials are committed to an inclusive city revitalization effort.

Those were among the key findings of the first annual ARISE Detroit! State of the Neighborhoods Survey, drawn from its partner network of more than 400 block clubs, community associations, churches and businesses.

The nonprofit community mobilization group released the survey results November 2 at its 10th Annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Rising Summit.

“It seems to be a pretty balanced and critical look at what’s happening in the city right now,” said Luther Keith, ARISE Detroit! executive director. “Clearly, people are feeling good about some things, but are not satisfied with the progress, or what they perceive as a lack of commitment, in other areas.”

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