one d

What is One D?

One D is a collaboration created to transform the Detroit region into one of the world’s greatest. Founded by the CEO’s of six regional civic organizations, One D will focus on the alignment of private, public and non-profit sectors toward the achievement of common priorities.



The One D priorities are: 

  • Economic Prosperity
  • Educational Preparedness
  • Quality of Life
  • Race Relations
  • Regional Transit

How is One D Different? 

  • One D is not an organization. Rather, it is a collaborative effort of existing organizations working on regional priorities identified by the public
  • One D will strive to convene, connect, advocate, leverage and influence to help the region progress in the five priority areas
  • One D will help local foundations, business and civic leaders and other organizations focus on regional priorities and collaboration
  • One D will encourage the private sector to speak with a unified voice for the region to impact public policy and funding from Lansing and Washington
  • One D will measure and report on the work being done in the region that impacts the five priorities

Who is One D?

The One D collaborative was founded by the CEO’s of six regional, civic organizations. They are:

For more information, visit the One D website at www.oned.org or contact Kathleen Owsley at 313.202.6309 or kat.owsley@oned.org