The Department of Alternatives is a shared space designed to support individuals and ventures with a social good component.

"We are a collective of individuals whose lifestyles revolve around social change and civic innovation - we experiment and implement what works. A small set of get-it-done types from all walks of life supporting each other with our networks and divergent perspectives."

The Department of Alternatives is a dedicated planning and deployment workspace for Detroit based entrepreneurs working full time on alternative, market proven solutions to civic and social issues that affect our community. They are a collective of individuals whose lifestyles revolve around social change and civic innovation — they experiment and implement what works. Application/Membership-based.

Currently home to:

• Loveland Technologies
• Detroit Bus Company
• Others