Midtown Detroit, Inc.
Midtown Detroit, Inc. (MDI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created to support and enhance community and economic development in the Midtown & New Center areas through collaboration and partnerships with key stakeholders and supportive funders.
They’re Doing it By:
Increasing residential occupancy rates by 96% and ensuring investment areas in Midtown consistently gain population.
Renovating the 71 Garfield and transforming the old building into 22 live/work spaces and eight studio/retail spaces.
Cultivating a vibrant neighborhood through the attraction of local businesses, cultural institutions, and restaurants
Assisting developers in acquiring and restoring vacant buildings throughout the district.
Facts and Figures
Year Founded: 1976
President/Executive Director: Sue Mosey
Anchors:
Henry Ford Health System
Wayne State University
Detroit Medical Center
Staff size: 20
Annual Operating Budget: $3 million
Funding Sources: Foundations, anchor institutions, smaller members, administrative fees, general contributions
Services: Beautification, maintenance, community development planning, economic development, public events, security
Geographic Boundaries: Midtown and New Center Districts