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Plant the Future
SDEV is proud to announce that we've been awarded a new grant to help promote tree planting within our community. If you would like to learn more about our work regarding the next generation of tree's, please contact us!
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We are proud to be one of the leading partners of revolutionary farming. We farm on concrete with the help of our community, business partners, and volunteers. Cadillac Urban Garden and Oakwood Heights Garden are both a product of a sustainable effort to grow fresh produce in urban areas.
Read MoreProtect the Air
SDEV has been at the forefront of multiple initiatives to improve the air quality in Southwest Detroit. Among them, the anti-idling policy and clean diesel emission reduction program.
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What We Offer
Community-driven approach to sustainable solutions for environmental problems
Healthy Air Initiatives
For 26 years, SDEV has been focused on addressing communities air pollution concerns. Projects include Clean Diesel, Anti-Idling Campaign, Truck Routes Campaign, and Indoor Air Quality projects.
Creative Space Initiatives
SDEV has been responsible for removing blight across Southwest Detroit since its inception. More recently, we have taken the practice of decriminalizing graffiti and providing a platform for aerosol artists to create murals across Southwest Detroit.
Land + Water Initiatives
SDEV works to transform underutilized space into productive productive community places through the creation of parks, gardens, orchards, and other place-based projects.
Southwest Detroit Eco-District
Commitments
Prioritizing positive outcomes in equity, resilience, and climate protection.
Community
Build more sustainable, connected communities, empower residents to be land stewards, and increase community and youth engagement.
Partners
Core partners are defined as those in regular attendance to monthly meetings, and who have a representative at the table.
Land
Create more compatible neighborhood land uses and remediate blight
Water
Increase green stormwater infrastructure in neighborhoods
Air
Improve indoor and outdoor air quality.
Fundraising Events
Upcoming Events
Latest News
SDEV Seeks CEO/Executive Director
Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer Posting Date: 06/15/2019 Job Category: Executive Director Organization: Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision Position location: Detroit, MI The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer (“ED/CEO”) of Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (“SDEV”) provides strategic leadership with the…
Read More***Media Advisory*** Elected Officials Support Community Call for Benefits with new Bridge
For Immediate Release Saturday, March 16, 2019 ***Media Advisory*** Contact: Stephanie Chang SChang@senate.michigan.gov 313-806-2466Mariana Martinez: mcmartinez@detroitmi.gov 313-338-9861; 313-757-1039 Elected Officials Support Community Call for Benefits with new Bridge Rep. Tlaib, Senator Chang, Councilwoman Castañeda-López speak out on…
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Workforce and Career Development Opportunities
Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (SDEV) and other groups with a mission of improving the natural and built environment in southwest Detroit have immediate opportunities for individuals to build skills and earn cash and/or student loan forgiveness. Read…
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