The USSF Vision Village will be erected in a grassy area along the Detroit River, about four blocks from Cobo Hall.
Community groups, unions and social movement organizations are sponsoring canopies at the USSF Village for self-organized workshops, meetings and information sharing. For example, food justice activists from all over the country and world are joining local Detroit activists under a Food Justice Canopy. The canopy will provide a space of convergence for the food justice community to share and coordinate during the forum.
In addition to canopies, the USSF Vision Village will offer a common area and an open stage where groups can sign up to perform. There will be shuttle service between the Village and Cobo Hall. Porta-potties will be available on the site, as well as a first aide station, water station and info kiosk.
-Canopies rented through USSF identified vendors (now sold out) will be erected by the contractor and available USSF participants starting at 3pm, Tuesday June 22nd. Tents will be labeled with the name of the organization that made the reservation.
-Groups that were were unable to reserve a canopy through the vendors can bring their own 20'x 20'canopy (tent) and erect it for a $50 fee. All canopies must be fire retardant and be inspected by the fire department for approval.
-No 10' x 10' canopies will be permitted, as they do not meet city standards for fire resistance.
-All self-erected canopies must be set up in the mornings.
-The USSF is a disposable-water-bottle free zone! All Village participants should bring large water containers to keep and refill from the fire hydrants.
-Security will be on duty throughout the day and night, but participants in the USSF Village are advised not to leave personal items unattended in their canopies.
-No open fires will be allowed in the Village.
-Cigarette smoking is prohibited in the Village
-The USSF is a drug-free, violence-free, harm-reduction zone.
-USSF Village hours of operation are 9am - 9pm. No one will be allowed to camp over night in the Village.
-The USSF2010 reserves the right to remove any individual that threatens the peace and productivity of the Village and under no such circumstances will any fees be refunded.
-Do your part to keep the peace.
-Leave no trace! Trash receptacles and recycling bins will be on site for your convenience and to do your part in keeping the earth clean. Please make sure to find these bins and receptacles and use them accordingly.
-No dogs or pets allowed.
-Due to city of Detroit "tent" permitting requirements, the USSF Village will only house "canopies"