Detroit moves the world. Voted one of the ‘coolest cities to visit’ by Travel and Leisure, Vogue agrees that “Detroit is having a Major Moment.”  But this city is so much more than that. Detroiters in this ‘birthplace of the middle class’ continue to build the future, invent new genres, and attract global audiences for experiences you can only get in Detroit. Add on Detroit’s historic architecture, award-winning public spaces, a thriving arts scene, and mix of Fortune 500 headquarters alongside an innovation ecosystem ranked one of the ‘fastest-growing’ in the world, and you get unmatched culture, boundless opportunity, and serious quality of life. For the current resident and the relocator, Detroit offers something rare: the chance to live in a major American metropolis where you can still make a serious impact–in your industry or in your community–all while enjoying a cost of living that means your dreams are actually within reach. 

Detroit

 is designed for boomerangs–former Detroit residents, those with an ancestral connection to the city, and graduates from Michigan colleges and universities ready to build their futures in Detroit.

Detroiters are special. This city makes you. Now it’s your turn to invest back in it, bringing your experiences, skills, and ambitions to be born right here in Detroit. Detroit isn’t just one of the ‘coolest places to visit’ according to Travel & Leisure; it’s an even better place to build a life. As Vogue says, “Detroit is having a major moment.” This is your sign to not let it pass you by.

After all, Detroit is in your blood, in your imagination, and in your memories. Whether you grew up here, studied here, or said ‘whatupdoe’ at your family reunion, Detroit is the kind of place you’re searching for wherever you go. Your people are here, opportunity is here, and the kind of life you’ve been dreaming about is possible–only in Detroit. You can make an impact on the world–in your career and in your community-and still kick back to enjoy your life, all courtesy of the 3-1-3. You can get a front row seat to world-class art, musical genius, world-renown architecture, and sports contenders on every corner, plus a table or a ticket at the hottest spot in town. You could even start your own. Nothing stops Detroit.

You’ve been wondering if it’s time to make Detroit home? Well boss up, then pack up. 

Detroit’s greatest strength has always been its people. That includes the ex-pats on loan to other cities across the states. This “alumni network” of people who already know and care about Detroit can be an asset–especially when we welcome them home.

Choosing where you’ll invest your energy and build your future is voting with your feet. The place you choose to live benefits from your tax dollars–an investment in local quality of life; from your expertise in the local talent pool–one in demand from Detroit’s fast-growing industries and innovation ecosystem; and from your investment–as a customer to local business, a homeowner in your community, and beyond. 

Make Detroit Home: Returning Home to Detroit 

welcomes the former Detroiters and area graduates most likely to return, stay, and invest in the community, while amplifying what’s beautiful and unique about Detroit’s people and culture.

Participants will be invited to join one curated 

 aligned with their interests and goals upon touching down in Detroit. Each is designed to grow participants’ local networks and community connections, so its never been faster to feel right at home. Programs include access to community events, VIP Detroit experiences, industry-specific opportunities, and more. The 

: Get socialized with Detroit via community dinners, unique Detroit experiences, and other social events.

: Community-building, coworking events, HQ-level talks & resources, and other opportunities for remote workers

acceleration series for innovators and creators

: includes exposure to industry experts and community leaders, industry-relevant and unique Detroit experiences, as well as resources to support your growth.

A Warm Re-introduction to Your Best Detroit Life - 

All participants will be enrolled in a one-year Welcome Program designed to increase engagement in your city, and amplify your quality of life right here at home. Benefits include:

Discounts at local businesses and cultural institutions

A one-year membership in the MoveDetroit Digital Community*

A free parks pass to enjoy Belle Isle and Michigan’s more than 100 state parks and recreation areas–a lot of natural beauty only a short drive from home

Curated list of Detroit programs and policy opportunities–a one-stop shop to programs you may be eligible for and the broad set of benefits of being a Detroiter

*May be subject to change or exchange for equivalent community engagement opportunities.

💰 Financial Support to Live & Work in Detroit - 

To support your next chapter in the city, selected participants will receive meaningful funding to invest in their futures and improve their lives in Detroit.

to be used towards a business investment/work project, downpayment, home renovation, or other housing subsidy.

Participants not selected for the $15,000 stipends will be eligible for 

 relocation or financial support to cover costs of your transition back home or increase your quality of life in Detroit—think moving costs, security deposits, or gym memberships, kayaking lessons, or meal delivery from your favorite Detroit restaurant.

$15,000 stipends are limited. Eligible applicants meeting program criteria will be reviewed by the Move Detroit team, with final selections based on each candidate’s demonstrated long-term commitment to Detroit, and the projected personal & community impact of each candidate’s plans for their $15,000 stipend, to support them staying, building, and sparking growth in Detroit. Move Detroit may contact candidates as part of the stipend selection process.

Returning to Detroit isn’t just a move—it’s your big shot, a chance to reconnect with a city shooting the moon while you get the opportunity to play a part in what’s next. 

is about reuniting former Detroiters with their future–one that’s brighter than you could even imagine. Today’s the day to make that long-term investment in your career, your community, and Detroit’s continued growth. We can’t wait to welcome you back home.

Make Detroit Home is designed for boomerangs–former Detroit residents, those with an ancestral connection to the city, and graduates from Michigan colleges and universities ready to build their futures in Detroit. Detroiters are special. This city makes you. Now it’s your turn to invest back in it, bringing your experiences, skills, and ambitions to be born right here in Detroit. Detroit isn’t just one of the ‘coolest places to visit’ according to Travel & Leisure; it’s an even better place to build a life. As Vogue says, “Detroit is having a major moment.” This is your sign to not let it pass you by.

Returning Detroiters: Make Detroit Home

High-Impact Connections & Community - Participants will be invited to join one curated Community Event Series aligned with their interests and goals. Each is designed to amplify participants’ local networks, including access to community and industry leaders, relevant resources, and VIP Detroit experiences. 

A Warm Re-introduction to Your Best Detroit Life - All participants will be enrolled in a one-year Welcome Program designed to increase engagement in your city, and amplify your quality of life right here at home.

Financial Support to Live & Work in Detroit - To support your next chapter in the city, selected participants will receive meaningful funding to invest in their futures and improve their lives in Detroit. Select participants will be offered $15,000 to be used towards a business investment/work project, downpayment, home renovation, or other housing subsidy. Participants not selected for the $15,000 stipends will be eligible for $1,000 in financial support to invest in a more comfortable quality of life in Detroit.

You don’t have to change jobs to change your life.

 program invites remote workers and their families to build their futures in Detroit—bringing their careers with them as they become a part of Detroit’s momentum, opportunity, and unmatched spirit.

Detroit isn’t just one of the ‘coolest places to visit’ according to Travel & Leisure; it’s an even better place to build a life. As Vogue says, “Detroit is having a major moment.” This is your sign to not let it pass you by.

Detroit offers something different: a strong sense of community, a low cost of living to build the life you want, and a truly incredible quality of life. Your people are here, opportunity is here, and the kind of life you’ve been dreaming about is possible–only in Detroit. You can get a front row seat to world-class art, musical genius, world-renown architecture, and sports contenders on every corner, plus a table or a ticket at the hottest spot in town. You can make an impact on the world–in your career and in your community-and still kick back to enjoy life, all courtesy of the 3-1-3.

For remote workers, it’s a chance to stay connected to your work, while achieving your goals, and building real, local connections in one of the most iconic, creative, and innovative cities in America.

As more professionals gain the flexibility to work from anywhere, cities that offer affordability, a great quality of life, and world-class amenities are winning.

Detroit stands out—not just as a place to live, but as a place to belong. With one of the world’s fastest growing startup ecosystems, a growing network of remote workers, coworking opportunities, and community-driven programming means it’s easier than ever to plug in and feel at home.

Choosing where you’ll invest your energy and build your future is voting with your feet. The place you choose to live benefits from your tax dollars–an investment in local quality of life; from your expertise in the local talent pool–one in demand from Detroit’s fast-growing industries and innovation ecosystem; and from your investment–as a customer to local business, a homeowner in your community, and beyond. The 

A Warm Introduction to Your Best Detroit Life - 

Curated list of Detroit programs and policy opportunities–a one-stop shop to programs you may be eligible for and the broad set of ‘benefits of being a Detroiter

To support your next chapter in Detroit, selected participants will receive meaningful funding to support their relocation or invest in their future in Detroit.

 relocation or financial support to cover costs of relocation or increase your quality of life in Detroit—think moving costs, security deposits, or gym memberships, kayaking lessons, or meal delivery from your favorite Detroit restaurant.

Relocating to Detroit as a remote worker means more than just a new address—it’s an opportunity to build the life you’ve been dreaming of–your home and work, plus unmatched experiences and community.

From local events and networking opportunities to coworking and neighborhood connections, the 

program helps you make the most of your professional flexibility and your new home base.

The Make Detroit Home program invites remote workers and their families to build their futures in Detroit—bringing their careers with them as they become a part of Detroit’s momentum, opportunity, and unmatched spirit. Detroit isn’t just one of the ‘coolest places to visit’ according to Travel & Leisure; it’s an even better place to build a life. As Vogue says, “Detroit is having a major moment.” This is your sign to not let it pass you by.

Remote Workers: Make Detroit Home

Built-In Connections & Community - Participants will be invited to join one curated Community Event Series aligned with their interests and goals. Each is designed to amplify participants’ local networks, including access to community and industry leaders, relevant resources, and VIP Detroit experiences. 

A Warm Introduction to Your Best Detroit Life - All participants will be enrolled in a one-year Welcome Program designed to increase engagement in your city, and amplify your quality of life right here at home.

 Financial Support to Live & Work in Detroit - To support your next chapter in Detroit, selected participants will receive $1,000 relocation or financial support to cover costs of relocation or increase your quality of life in Detroit.

Investing in Detroit's Catalysts to Stay & Build in Detroit

Detroit's future is being shaped by the people already here. Growth starts with them. 

 Program is designed to support existing residents’ who have an outsized impact on the city’s growth, as they decide to stay and build their futures in Detroit. Specifically, the program is available to those creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who are actively contributing to the city’s growth and identity. These are the individuals building businesses, creating culture, and strengthening neighborhoods from within–and for whom these program benefits will make all the difference in their decision to stay and their ability to scale their impact right here in Detroit.

To ensure Detroit’s healthy growth and shared prosperity for 

 its residents, we need to invest in the drivers of median income growth, the development of places that are magnets for talent, and economic diversification across our city. One thing is clear: strong entrepreneurial and creative ecosystems are key to that brighter tomorrow. 

 is designed to support and retain Detroit talent and spark growth for all Detroiters–current and future.

 invests in the people already shaping Detroit’s future—and accelerates their impact even more.

🤝 High-Impact Connections & Community - 

 aligned with their interests and goals. Each is designed to amplify participants’ local networks, including access to community and industry leaders, relevant resources, and VIP Detroit experiences. The 

Acceleration series for innovators and creators

: Community-building, coworking events, HQ-level talks & resources, and other opportunities for remote workers.

 in financial support to invest in a more comfortable quality of life in Detroit–think gym membership, kayaking lessons, meal delivery from your favorite Detroit restaurant or even relief from those daily expenses.

When Detroit’s entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners thrive, the entire city benefits. 

is about more than the individual success of each participant—it’s about investing in these catalysts to build a stronger, more dynamic Detroit for all of us to enjoy.

The Make Detroit Home program is designed to support existing Detroit residents’ who have an outsized impact on the city’s growth, as they decide to stay and build their futures in Detroit. Specifically, the program is available to those creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who are actively contributing to the city’s growth and identity. These are the individuals building businesses, creating culture, and strengthening neighborhoods from within.

Existing Detroiters: Make Detroit Home

Detroit is growing—are you ready to grow with it? 

 program is designed for workers and families relocating to take on unique roles in Detroit’s fast-growing industries. From innovation and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, technology, and the skilled trades, opportunity is on the rise.

This is your chance to step into a role, a community, and a city that’s actively building the future.

Detroit employers are hiring, industries are evolving, and key sectors are expanding. From fast-growing startups to healthcare roles, to skilled trades workers in high-demand fields, 

 helps close critical gaps, while fueling long-term economic growth. If you’re looking for a place where your work is needed and valued, Detroit delivers.

Your people are here, opportunity is here, and the kind of life you’ve been dreaming about is possible–only in Detroit. You can make an impact on the world–in your career and in your community-and still kick back to enjoy your life, all courtesy of the 3-1-3. Get a front row seat to world-class art, musical genius, world-renown architecture, and sports contenders on every corner–plus a table or a ticket at the hottest spot in town, all without sacrificing accessible home ownership or a great quality of life. Detroit isn’t just one of the ‘coolest places to visit’ according to Travel & Leisure; it’s an even better place to build a life. As Vogue says, “Detroit is having a major moment.” This is your sign to not let it pass you by.

With strong employer networks, industry momentum, unmatched culture, and a growing community, 

helps you not only relocate—but stay, grow, and build your brightest future right here in the 3-1-3.

Detroit is growing—are you ready to grow with it? The Make Detroit Home program is designed for workers and families relocating to take on unique roles in Detroit’s fast-growing industries. From innovation and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, technology, and the skilled trades, opportunity is on the rise. This is your chance to step into a role, a community, and a city that’s actively building the future.

Industry Opportunity: Make Detroit Home

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