As part of One Detroit‘s efforts to connect with Detroit residents in their neighborhoods, this report focuses on the top concerns of the people living in the Fitzgerald community, including vacant houses and an ambitious City of Detroit plan to rehab these abandoned homes.

This story was made possible by the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund, a project of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, that’s working to increase quality journalism and help better inform communities.

This story will be featured on this week’s  , airing Thursday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 9:00 AM on Detroit Public TV.

Featured Image: Welcome to the Fitzgerald Neighborhood, Photo by City of Detroit