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Venture 313 Buildathon Prototype · Detroit
Your Detroit. Connected to You.
Know I'm Here helps Detroit residents discover nearby resources, services, activities, programs and opportunities based on where they are, what they need and what matters to them.
See Know I'm Here in action
One connection layer. Different needs.
See how Know I'm Here can surface relevant opportunities, resources and support based on what matters to each resident.
Detroit · Prototype
Welcome to Know I’m Here
Real People. Real Resources. A Stronger Detroit.
Discover what’s around you
Personalized for your needs and interests
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Personalized discovery
Start with what matters today.
Choose a need, see what is nearby, or ask in your own words. You control what you share.
I'm Here: OFF
Turn on location to personalize nearby resources and opportunities.
Know I'm Here uses your location to personalize nearby information. Precise location is not made public, and you can turn this off anytime.
For You Today
Find what fits. Then find your way there.
Ask in your own words or explore opportunities based on the interests and location you choose. When you find something useful, Know I'm Here can help you understand your next step and how to get there.
Personalized for you
A shorter path to what fits.
See relevant resources and opportunities based on the interests and location you choose.
See Personalized PicksExplore opportunities
Finding the resource is only the first step.
Help me get there
Found something useful? See how to get there.
Bus / Transit · Walking · Ride Assistance
Detroit has resources.The challenge is connecting the right resource to the right resident at the right time.
DiscoverKnowGet ThereCheck InStay Connected
From finding the right opportunity to getting there and staying connected, Know I'm Here helps close the loop.
Start with one everyday need.
Food support, connected around you.
Detroit already has pantries, nutrition programs, grocery assistance and community health resources. Know I'm Here helps residents find them in one place.
Explore Community + Public HealthResident priorities
Detroit already told us what matters.
The Rise Higher Detroit process organized community priorities around six areas. Know I'm Here can help residents find related resources and opportunities.
🏘️ Thriving Neighborhoods
- Housing resources
- Food access
- Neighborhood services
- Community spaces
- Arts and activities
🤝 Safe and Just Communities
- Prevention resources
- Youth opportunities
- Neighborhood support
- Crisis resources
- Community information
🚌 Transportation & Infrastructure
- Transit
- Ride options
- Accessibility
- Road information
- Mobility assistance
💼 Economic & Workforce Development
- Jobs
- Training
- Certifications
- Small-business support
- Career pathways
🎓 Education & Youth
- After-school programs
- Summer opportunities
- Mentoring
- Sports
- Career programs
🏛️ Accessible Government
- City services
- Reporting resources
- Programs
- Public information
- Help finding the correct department
Know I'm Here doesn't replace Detroit's trusted organizations—it helps residents find the right resource and understand where to start.
Know I'm Here is an independent prototype and is not an official City of Detroit platform or endorsed by the Rise Higher Detroit initiative.
Connection also means knowing what's happening around you.
My Neighborhood
Know what's happening around you.
See community meetings, recreation updates, cooling centers, road closures and official City notices—calmly filtered to your neighborhood.
See my neighborhoodKIH Live
Know what's happening around you.
Community reports, neighborhood updates, transportation information and local information—all connected to the area you choose.
Community reportsVerified alertsLocal newsTransportation
Explore KIH Live When the resident arrives, participation can become measurable—without making it public.
Private participation
I'M HERE ✓
When you arrive, tap in. It closes the loop between a resource existing and a resident using it—without making your check-in public.
- DiscoverFind local resources, events and activities.
- KnowSee what's happening around you first.
- Get ThereGet directions or ride assistance.
- Check InTap in privately when you arrive.
Digital confidence
Everyday Connect
Practical digital confidence for older adults, working adults, parents, students and youth—from smartphone basics and accessibility to healthcare technology and useful AI.
Easy to useSafe & secureEveryday support
How we got here
Trust → Confidence → Connection
Know I'm Here grew from real Detroit community engagement—not a theoretical technology idea.
Trust + Community
Fast Freddy Experience
One real Detroit example of culture, movement and welcoming in-person community engagement.
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Digital confidence
Everyday Connect
Build confidence with everyday technology, healthcare tools and useful AI.
Explore Everyday Connect →
Connection
Know I'm Here
Use that confidence to connect with nearby people, resources and opportunities.
Read our story →
The experience behind the pilot
Connect With the Experience
Explore the Fast Freddy Experience, upcoming programs, events and community engagement.
More Than Entertainment. A Platform for Active, Connected Living.
Fast Freddy Experience helps older adults stay active, connected, confident and engaged through culturally relevant experiences built around movement, music, Detroit culture, technology, social connection and shared experiences.
Powered by the legacy of Detroit dance and fashion icon Frederick “Fast Freddy” Anderson, the model brings trusted in-person experiences together with modern tools that can extend participation beyond the room.
Creating Joy. Building Community. Celebrating Every Generation.
Real-world pilot
The Fast Freddy Experience gives Know I'm Here a real community environment to test the resident journey—from discovering an activity and getting there to checking in and staying connected.
DiscoverGet ThereCheck InStay Connected
Personalized RecommendationsTransportation SupportPrivate “I’m Here” Check-InAggregate Engagement Insights
Proposed pilot capabilities shown for demonstration.
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What the Fast Freddy Experience can include
Move
Seated movement, Detroit hustle, dance and active recreation.
Connect
Social experiences that build friendship, belonging and recurring engagement.
Experience
Senior-friendly excursions, group outings and memorable experiences.
Celebrate
Detroit music, fashion, dance, storytelling and cultural history.
Generations
Experiences connecting older adults, youth and families through technology, culture and storytelling.
Digital
Technology Made Simple + Everyday Connect help build smartphone confidence and practical digital skills.
Proposed pilot capabilities
QR EntryPersonalized RecommendationsSaved InformationTransportation SupportPrivate “I’m Here” Check-InAggregate Engagement Insights
Measure participation patterns without making an individual resident's check-in public. These capabilities are proposed for the prototype and are not currently operational services.
The opportunity
Senior-serving organizations need programming people want to attend, while residents may face isolation, transportation barriers and difficulty navigating technology. Fast Freddy Experience creates trusted community participation. Everyday Connect builds digital confidence. Know I'm Here connects residents to the right opportunities and helps close the last mile.
When residents connect, organizations can better understand participation.
For organizations and partners
From outreach to measurable participation.
Flyers tell you how many you printed. Know I'm Here helps participating organizations understand how discovery can move toward real participation.
Step 1
Matched
A resident sees a relevant opportunity.
Step 2
Showed interest
They save it or open the details.
Step 3
Get there
They plan directions or ride help.
Step 4
Participated
They check in privately on arrival.
Understand how residents move from discovering an opportunity to participating in it.
See connection — not surveillance
Partners can learn from privacy-conscious, aggregated engagement patterns while individual resident activity remains protected according to the platform's privacy controls.
Prototype concept. No paying partners, integrations or measured outcomes are claimed. Demonstration metrics appear inside the Partner Impact experience.
When organizations connect, the city can get more value from the resources it already supports.
Detroit economic impact
More connection. More impact. Better use of city resources.
Know I'm Here helps Detroit get more value from the resources it already invests in.
Detroit and its community partners already invest in health programs, recreation, transportation, workforce development, senior services, youth programs, neighborhood initiatives, events and other resources. The opportunity is making sure residents can find them, reach them and use them.
Discover → Get There → Check In → Measure Impact
- Better resource use
- More participation
- Measurable impact
- Privacy-conscious insight
The goal isn't simply to spend more.
It's to get more impact from what Detroit is already investing.
A model that keeps residents free.
As Know I'm Here grows, the platform is designed to support a sustainable model where residents access the core experience for free, while municipalities, institutions, community partners, sponsors and participating businesses can help fund the infrastructure.
Residents: free core access
Detroit already has resources. Know I'm Here helps more residents find them, reach them, use them — and helps community partners measure the impact.
Prototype concept. No guaranteed savings, revenue, pricing or measured outcomes are claimed.
Detroit around you
Discover Detroit
Explore the places, programs, events, resources and opportunities that make Detroit move—from neighborhood spaces and community programs to recreation, culture and major city experiences.
Know I'm Here helps residents discover what's around them and what's relevant to them.
Sports + EntertainmentFord Field
Games, events and experiences happening in the heart of downtown Detroit.
- Sports
- Events
- Downtown
Community + CultureHart Plaza
Festivals, community gatherings, music, culture and Detroit experiences.
- Community
- Culture
- Events
Public Health + RecreationDetroit Riverwalk
Walking, recreation, wellness and accessible outdoor experiences along Detroit’s riverfront.
- Wellness
- Recreation
- Outdoors
Location photography is used for discovery context. Verify resource availability with the official provider.
Connected to Detroit's existing resources
Detroit already has resources. Know I'm Here helps you reach them.
Know I'm Here is not designed to replace the services Detroit already provides. It helps residents understand which resource may fit their need and connects them to the right next step.
Privacy + responsible AI
You stay in control.
Check-ins are private by default. Recommendations explain why they appear. Know I'm Here identifies official resources but never files a City report for you.
Read our commitmentsPrivate by default
Explain the match
You choose what to share
For emergencies, call 911. Know I'm Here is not an emergency service.
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