As part of our role around creating a vibrant business district, Vanguard will provide the following implementation strategies to help stabilize core areas within the North End Main Street Business District.  The following programs will be a priority area for Vanguard’s Clean and Safe program area:

1. North End Safety Patrol
2. Safety Education Workshops
3. Code Education
4. Clean Neighborhoods program along arteries and residential gateways

Specifically, Vanguard will provide training and monetary stipends to a minimum of 4 Detroit residents to serve as the “Clean Team” between May and October 2021.  The program objectives are as follows:

1. Improved neighborhood aesthetics by removing litter and debris, graffiti and signs (not public art)
2. Cleaning of commercial corridor, including E. Grand Blvd., North End gateway entrances and Woodward Ave. (between Baltimore and Bethune)
3. Increase knowledge of city property maintenance code and safety measures thorough a series of community safety workshops
4. Maintenance of boulevards, medians and landscaped areas
5. Increased community engagement and volunteerism
6. Distribute ‘Clean Neighborhoods’ literature throughout neighborhoods
7. Print and distribute (semi-annually) newsletters to 300 community stakeholders

The outcomes of this initiative will be measured by data collected during surveys and program evaluation forms.