SDBA: Empowering Southwest Detroit – Building Community, Driving Change

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Southwest Detroit Business Association and Cinnaire…

The nearly $24 million development will offer 53 residential homes, including 42 affordable and 11 market rate apartments; and more than 6,000 sq. ft. of retail space when completed in 2024…

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Our Equity Statement

The Southwest Detroit Business Association is dedicated to fostering a business community where diversity, inclusion, and equitable opportunities are at the core of our values and practices. We believe that embracing the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of every individual is vital to achieving our mission of supporting and growing a rich, vibrant business ecosystem.

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Community Ecomonic Development

The SDBA proudly accepted the $800,000 Federal Community Economic Development Grant in November, 2022, the first CED grant received in Michigan...

La Joya Gardens Development Project

As you may have noticed, fencing has recently gone up around the La Joya Gardens project site located on the vacant parcels at 4000 – 4060 W. Vernor Hwy. La Joya Gardens is a mixed-use building that will provide 53 residentia...

Façade Improvement Program

The SDBA Façade Improvement Program helps business and property owners improve their storefronts by providing grants for...

Small Business Advocacy Center (SBAC)

The Small Business Advocacy Center at SDBA stands as a vital resource, actively contributing to the growth and success of small businesses in Southwest Detroit. Through its multifaceted approach,...

Second Floor Residential Grant Program

The SDBA is collaborating with the Housing Revitalization Department (HRD) at the City of Detroit to design and administer a second-floor grant program that converts vacant, second-floor commercial space into...

Mexicantown Mainstreet

In 2017, Southwest Detroit Business Association, in collaboration with local businesses, residents and community stakeholders...

Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest – COMPÁS

The Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS) started in 2007 as a collaboration among performing artists in the...

Greenway Project

At its core, a greenway project is a strategic and thoughtful response to the challenges posed by urbanization and population...

Whippet Wipeout

The Southwest Detroit Whippet WipeOut Campaign Coalition’s mission is to reduce whippet (Nitrous Oxide) abuse and littering within the 48209 and 48210 Zip Code...

Infrastructure / Streetscape Program

At the heart of streetscape programming lies the desire to enrich the daily lives of residents, visitors, and workers alike. Every element, from street furniture to public art, from interactive...