We believe people are happiest when they can trust and depend on their neighbors and community. Our work involves designing living spaces and models to encourage collective responsibility and relationship-building. For example, we have a community garden, shared vehicles and internet, and regular community meals.

Affordable housing is the foundation of a strong community. We are building a community land trust that will allow local families and residents to stay and benefit from improvements in their neighborhood.

Detroit Arcology aims to design, experiment with, and share best practices for living sustainably in a way that benefits and respects the long-term health of the local and global environment and its people.