As part of the Gratiot/7 Mile Neighborhood Framework, the Better Block Detroit G7 is a placemaking activity that will transform several vacant lots in the Gratiot/McNichols microdistrict in spring 2024. The project seeks to reimagine the space as a vibrant, bustling part of this high-traffic commercial corridor and demonstrate its potential for future development. The project is sponsored by the City of Detroit, Invest Detroit, and Fifth Third Bank. The Better Block Foundation is an international 501(c)3 nonprofit that educates, equips, and empowers communities and their leaders to reshape and reactivate built environments to promote the growth of healthy and vibrant neighborhoods. To learn more about their process and past projects, visit betterblock.org