Building Blocks Community Initiative

08/28/2026

Happening Thursday, September 17! The City of Detroit Planning & Development Department (PDD) is hosting the third of four public meetings for the Denby/Whittier Neighborhood Framework Plan.
Join PDD on Thursday, September 17, between 5-8 PM at Heilman Recreation Center (19601 Brock Ave, Detroit, MI, 48205) for a final review of proposed recommendations and strategies for neighborhood improvement in Denby/Whittier.
Let PDD know you’re coming by registering at: bit.ly/dw-cm4
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Call: 313-224-1295
Visit: detroitmi.gov/denbywhittier

08/13/2026

🚨Rossiter Greens Update🚨

Next getting the soil and grass together.

07/29/2026

Rossiter Greens:

Then and Now

07/10/2026

06/18/2026

Thank you to Camp Restore for sending over these amazing volunteers all the way from Texas to help beautify Rossiter Greens.

06/03/2026

Rossiter Greens is getting a makeover 🎉

04/29/2026

Happening Thursday, May 21! The City of Detroit Planning & Development Department (PDD) is hosting the third of four public meetings for the Denby/Whittier Neighborhood Framework Plan.
Join PDD on Thursday, May 21 between 5-8 PM at Heilman Recreation Center (19601 Brock Ave, Detroit, MI, 48205) for an evening of reviewing recommendations and strategies for neighborhood improvement in Denby/Whittier.
Let PDD know you’re coming by registering at: bit.ly/dw-cm3
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Call: 313-224-1295
Visit: detroitmi.gov/denbywhittier

The Denby/Whittier Neighborhood Framework Plan is an action-oriented, community-driven vision that reflect community needs and guides future improvements in the neighborhoods: Denby, Moross-Morang, Outer Drive-Hayes, and Yorkshire Woods. SUBSCRIBE FOR UPDATES Project Timeline Planning Focus AreasHOU...

01/04/2026

Rossiter Greens is an innovative community space designed to cultivate unity, lifelong learning, and intergenerational connection through gardening, wellness, and collaborative activities. Rooted in the heart of our neighborhood, this initiative transforms an underutilized outdoor area into a thriving hub of growth where nature, knowledge, and neighbors flourish side by side.

What’s the vision for the space?

We believe that strong communities are built when people of all ages have opportunities to connect, learn, and thrive together. Our vision is to create a shared space where seniors can pass down wisdom, youth can bring energy and innovation, and families can grow closer through meaningful experiences that blend education, wellness, and play.

Want to be apart of the redevelopment of the space?

Building Blocks Community Initiative is working to build unity one block at a time. In honor of our mission we are allowing you to leave your mark. By purchasing a brick you are showing your support for Building Blocks Community Initiative as well as leaving a personalized brick that will be installed on the grounds of Rossiter Greens. Your personalized brick can be a memorization brick or a brick promoting your business/organization.

https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/bbci

12/30/2025

Do you live, work, or spend time in Denby, Moross-Morang, Yorkshire Woods, or Outer Drive-Hayes? The City of Detroit Planning & Development Department (PDD) invites you to Community Meeting #2 for the Denby/Whittier Neighborhood Framework Plan. The purpose of this meeting is to workshop early recommendations for the Denby/Whittier neighborhoods,
Date: Thursday, January 22
Time: 5-8 PM
Location: Heilmann Recreation Center – 19601 Brock Ave, Detroit, MI
RSVP: bit.ly/dw-rsvp
Got Questions? Email: [email protected]
Call: 313-224-1295
Visit: detroitmi.gov/denbywhittier