Brightmoor Framework - Equity Tools for Implementation

City officials attempted to give a presentation on the concept of equity toolkits to Brightmoor residents who challenged the definition of equity and rejected examples of toolkits in other cities. The meeting never advanced beyond the introduction to the topic.

City officials attempted to give a presentation on the concept of equity toolkits to Brightmoor residents who challenged the definition of equity and rejected examples of toolkits in other cities. The meeting never advanced beyond the introduction to the topic.

City officials attempted to give a presentation on the concept of equity toolkits to Brightmoor residents who challenged the definition of equity and rejected examples of toolkits in other cities. The meeting never advanced beyond the introduction to the topic.

Nachum Eichenhorn

Good Evening #Detroit ! I will be live tweeting the Brightmoor Parks and Open Space Priorities Community Meeting meeting today at 6 for #DetroitDocumenters

04:29 PM Jul 25, 2024 CDT

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit The previous meeting is going a little over, but the meeting will begin soon

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit We got handouts:

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Dave Walker of the planning department is making introductions

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit First up, Anthony Zander of CRIO

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Zander, Executive Director of CRIO is talking about CRIO'S equity work

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit CRIO partnered with CUNY's Institute for State and Local Governance

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit An audience member interrupted to say that the Powerpoint was made available only 2 hours before the meeting, describing that as "unacceptable"

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Walker responded that CRIO has worked hard to put on this meeting ahead of their normal schedule. The audience member responded that this is not a new issue to this meeting, this has been a chronic issue with CRIO

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Zander is explaining equity work, and says that the goal is to make sure that all city residents have equal access to services

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit In Oakland, Zander says, they began by establishing a baseline measure of racial equity with scores of indicators, such as preschool enrollment, high school graduation, etc

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Another example, Zander says, is the City of Detroit Parks plan l, which specifically addresses disparities in access.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit An audience member is challenging the above definition of equity, saying that EQUAL access to resources may not be sufficient, given that many residents require MORE access than others due to individual needs...

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Or having been so thoroughly historically disadvantaged or oppressed for so long.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Zander responded that this is indeed inherent in his description of equity. Some areas or people will inevitably require more, or more concentrated, services and resources to achieve true equity across all the city's people. This satisfied the audience member.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Several audience members have taken issue with the examples used of other cities utilizing equity toolkits. The largest issue is with the City of Oakland, whose racial demographics are so dissimilar to Detroit's that the audience members believe it is not applicable to Detroit

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Audience members called out to voice disapproval, and the environment got real loud and rowdy but was quickly calmed down

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Now going over different cities that have implemented equity toolkits, and what areas they focused on

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit The presenter is going over what equity toolkits do and don't do. It's on the handout I posted above.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit An audience member is taking issue with a slide saying that an equity toolkits will not fix historical inequities. If it will not fix historical inequities, what's the point?

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit It's gotten loud again, several rounds of applause have been given to audience members.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit The audience member finished to another round of applause. Mildly put, the presenters are not managing the audience skillfully. It's clear that this level of interaction and direct questioning was not expected and all three so far seem very much on their back foot.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Deputy Mayor Bettison just stepped up to address the audience. He explained a little of the process and the environment calmed down

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit The audience and presenters are still caught up in a semantic discussion of the phrase "fix historical inequities".

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit The discussion has shifted again to criticism of the use of the City of Oakland as the prime example in the presentation's introduction.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit There is a misapprehension among the audience that the example used as general introduction to equity toolkits is somehow going to be the BASIS of Brightmoor's toolkit.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit This misapprehension led to a question: why would Brightmoor use Oakland, and not other communities in Detroit that have implemented toolkits? Why not at least use cities with a larger proportion of Black citizens?

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit This question has taken over the meeting. Resolving or answering this question is proving extremely difficult

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Audience member just told Walker to "shut up!"

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Councilmember James Taylor has taken over and is trying to move the meeting on, so far without success.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit That issue having seemingly passed, another audience member is taking issue with the area involved. According to them, the area encompasses areas outside of Brightmoor itself. Given that those areas are largely denser and richer than Brightmoor...

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Wouldn't the result be to again disadvantage the actual residents of Brightmoor? Answer: there are statistical weighting solutions to issues like that, as well as to talking to the residents directly

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit An audience member just said she just got here and hasn't read anything but wants to know why the handout says they aren't going to fix inequities and the conversation began again

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Audience member: "Don't come back here with data from other cities. We're not like them. They're different from us. Only come back with data from Detroit!"

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Now an audience member is rejecting the premise of the presentation. He says that the entire approach is too academic, and not practical enough and more needs to be done right now

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit The same audience member, who has been addressed as "pastor" is taking issue with the tax breaks wealthy developers are given, which itself exacerbates inequality.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Answer: there are many ways to address these issues and we are planning to use more than just the one (data collection) which has already been described.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Audience member asked when implementation will happen. Answer: it could take several years

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit An audience member asked why CRIO is just now involved with the Planning Department when equity has been an issue for years?

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Councilmember Taylor has come up again and is being peppered with complaints about feeling disrespected, and Taylor responds that nothing can be addressed if the Planning Department can't even present the framework plan

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Taylor went on to say that the deputy Mayor is here as well as Taylor himself, which shows the city is taking this seriously.

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit The same audience member wants solutions and a schedule at once, and is tired of discussions and presentations

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit The meeting is coming to a close, as time is up. Walker says other city departments will address the people in the coming weeks and based on feedback will implement solutions. He says again this may take several months

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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @media_outlier @metrotimes @michiganradio @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Well folks, this closes my coverage of the Brightmoor Open Space Priorities meeting for July 25th. Learn more about our coverage of local meetings at documenters.org

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