together, we will keep Detroit’s history alive.
PRESERVE DETROIT IS a community informed plan to protect Detroit's historic buildings and places citywide.
Public engagement during this planning process will guide the City of Detroit in the development of a vision, strategy, and policy to preserve historical places of significance.
The outcome of this planning effort will be a Citywide Historic Preservation Plan that utilizes innovative tools and strategies for preserving places and celebrating Detroit’s stories.
Help us find places and spaces tied to detroit’s history!
To add a place to the map: Click the round “Edit” icon and click a location on the map to create a pin and add information. Click “Create” when you are finished.
To find an address: Use the search bar at the top of the page
Add details about the place, why it’s important to you, and photos if you’d like.
Questions? Contact us at historicplan@detroitmi.gov.
Please note: Orange areas denote Detroit local historic districts or places listed in the National Register of Historic Places . Please keep all submissions appropriate.
Ways to engage
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engagement events
IN PERSON COMMUNITY WORKSHOP!
09/30/2026 @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM Williams Recreation Center: 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd.
10/01/2026 @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM Patton Recreation Center: 2301 Woodmere Street
10/07/2026 @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM Heilmann Recreation Center: 19601 Brock Avenue
The content of the three workshops will be the same so please plan to attend one at your convenience
With advance notice of seven calendar days, the City of Detroit will provide interpreter services at public meetings, including language translation and reasonable ADA accommodations. Please contact the Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department at 313-224-4950, through the TTY number 711, or email crio@detroitmi.gov to schedule these services.
Our vision
We see a future where all of Detroit’s neighborhoods are celebrated for their distinct history. The care of their places and spaces to drive economic prosperity, density, and revitalization—increasing quality of life and preserving history for generations to come.