Downtown Jackson CHoice NEighborhood Plan

Jackson, Michigan

Client

Jackson Housing Commission and City of Jackson

Description

In November 2021, the Jackson Housing Commission (JHC) and the City of Jackson were awarded a HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant for the Downtown Jackson neighborhood, identifying JHC’s Reed Manor property as the Target Housing Site for redevelopment.

Jackson’s Downtown District represents the true spirit and energy of the city of Jackson. This Downtown boasts historic structures, a rich artistic culture, award-winning dining and a thriving business community. COLLABO is working alongside JHC and the City to engage Reed Manor residents, public and private agencies, community and philanthropic organizations, neighborhood residents, and other identified individuals and stakeholder groups to gather and leverage resources needed to support the strategic and financial sustainability of the Plan.

Since early 2022, the Team has been engaging the community through various meetings and events throughout Downtown Jackson and at Reed Manor. Through these meetings, the Team has been able to collect vital information around assets, challenges, and opportunities in the area, visioning themes for the future and general input about the Downtown area. As the planning process continues, the Team will keep engaging the community and collecting valuable information to develop the Plan.  

As a subconsultant to Landon Bone Baker Architects