The purpose of the CDAD Youth Advisory Council is for youth from different areas of Detroit to come together to identify their needs and the needs of their communities, and come up with action-based solutions by:

•  Increasing youth awareness about what community development is and what it looks like in Detroit
• Developing leadership skills and leading projects that will positively impact Detroit communities
• Creating opportunities for youth to provide input about development happening in their communities
• Building effective youth-adult partnerships to advocate for equitable and inclusive community development