Summary
A public commenter said residents are being shut out of the master plan update while unelected 'stakeholders' shape it, and argued rezoning like the proposed sixth tax amendment shouldn't proceed first.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
$100,000 increase; total contract now $1,093,500 in city funds.
Neighborhood residents seeking a direct role in planning their areas.
Residents who say they lack access to the draft plan and that engagement has been inadequate.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee
A public commenter said residents are being shut out of the master plan update while unelected 'stakeholders' shape it, and argued rezoning like the proposed sixth tax amendment shouldn't proceed first.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
The city is spending another $100,000 (total $1,093,500) on SmithGroup to update the Master Plan, but residents complained they can't even see the draft and want neighborhood-level engagement before zoning changes follow.
Internal Operations Standing Committee
A District 5 block club leader says master plan update meetings are announced on short notice, stakeholders aren't identified, and neighborhood residents are excluded from the advisory process.
City Council Formal Session
The Planning and Development Department presented a quarterly update on Plan Detroit, detailing district engagement sessions, feedback on place types maps, and upcoming steps toward the final draft and formal public comment period.
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