BLIGHT AUTHORITY

This began the creation of the Blight Authority, a public - private initiative whose mission is to remove and eliminate all blight elements in a community. After his successful pilot in near Eastern Market, Bill's efforts lead him to the northwest side of Detroit to a community called Brightmoor. The Brightmoor Project was to eliminate 700 lots of brush, derbis, trash and dangerous and vacant structures within a 24 block area. Bill met and organized with the Brightmoor community and set off to remove blight. He also hired local residents as part of this initiative. Later that year, Bill worked with the City of Pontiac, a City located 12 miles north of Detroit, to assist the City with their blight removal efforts of 550 structures... The Blight Authority is comprised of people passionate about the total elimination of blight in our communities. Founded by Bill Pulte, grandson of Pulte Homes founder and billionaire William Pulte, who was moved after reading a Detroit Free Press article..

Also known as: The Blight Authority

Primary location: Pontiac United States