Hybrid NoHam

Abstract

This proposal centers on the “NoHam” neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan. This neighborhood has been largely overlooked by Detroit city leaders; however, current residents have created a strong community where residents care for their homes and neighbors to their greatest ability. We seek to enhance the existing community while encouraging growth centered on the Detroit City Football Club. This project identifies existing bungalows for rehabilitation and proposes construction of new contextually appropriate bungalows along a neighborhood corridor. This corridor would anchor a newly developed community center and new soccer training grounds. These interventions seek not only to repopulate vacant lots with housing, but also to strengthen two communities by creating hybrid culture and place.