Detroit didn’t just turn a corner. It set the standard for revitalization. Once a city synonymous with decline, Detroit is now a model of progress, proving that strategic investment, strong public-private partnerships and community-driven governance can drive lasting change.
Under Mayor Duggan’s leadership, Detroit has achieved extraordinary milestones:
Population growth for the first time since 1957: Reversing decades of decline, signaling a new confidence in the city’s future.
Lowest homicide rate in over 50 years: Demonstrating the effectiveness of crime reduction initiatives and community-focused policing.
Over $1 billion invested in affordable housing: Ensuring thousands of Detroiters have access to quality, stable housing.
Transforming blight into opportunity: Record numbers of abandoned buildings have been demolished or rehabilitated, paving the way for new housing, businesses and community spaces.
A national stage for Detroit: The city hosted the largest NFL Draft in history with over 770,000 fans flooding downtown and showcasing Detroit to the world.
A city that believes in itself again: Beyond the numbers, Detroit’s resurgence is a testament to the resilience and determination of its people.
Mike Duggan has made one thing clear: this kind of progress isn’t reserved for just one city. America’s Most Effective Mayor is ready to take on the state of Michigan.
