ONE D -- You Have A Voice

Two articles should grab your attention today on the coalition One D: Transforming Regional Detroit.

The first expresses concern that success is unlikely without the support from the broader community. Expert: Average Joe key to One D

For nearly a year now, United Way has been gleaning the community voice on the issues southeast Michigan cares most about. Well over 7,000 people have provided vital input to our effort.

Indeed, one voice was overwhelmingly outspoken: Residents, leaders and issue experts, by an 85% margin, expect the region to work better together.

ONE D illustrates the following: We're listening.

No doubt there is much work to be done and the community voice will continue to be vital. Through online surveys to community forums, United Way will ensure that the community voice is heard.

Another view for all of us to consider is from Daniel Howes of the Detroit News:
Shed the cynicism; One D could spell different Detroit

What are your thoughts? Does this answer the call to regional cooperation? What will these groups need to do to demonstrate success?

Email us your thoughts to impact.strategy@uwsem.org