Villages Community Development Corporation
The Villages Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to accelerating economic development in the Villages of Detroit, a collection of neighborhoods located on Detroit’s near eastside, the boundaries of which are Mt. Elliott to Cadillac, and the Detroit River to Mack. The neighborhoods that make up the Villages are West Village, Indian Village, the Berry Subdivision, East Village, Islandview Village, and the Gold Coast. Through business attraction, community advocacy and organizing, and urban design and planning, the Villages CDC seeks to strengthen and preserve the social and economic fabric of one of the most diverse and longstanding communities in Detroit.
Contact The Villages of Detroit
(313) 486-2900
Villages Community Development Corporation
2011 Board of Directors
President – Kirsten Ussery
Vice President – Bill Swanson
Vice President – Tamika Mayes
Treasurer – Timothy Rickett
Secretary – Kathy Beltaire
Parliamentarian – Robert Cosgrove
Board Members
Brian Ellison
Doron Elliott
Allen Ross
Jocelyn Santiago
Michael Tyson
Janet Wasko
Historical Indian Village Association Liaison
Marty West
Staff
Executive Director – Brian Hurttienne
Project Coordinator – Kim Rusinow