Detroit Windmill

11/16/2025

Just some information

06/05/2025

In 2001, Detroit Windmill was selected to participate in the Detroit City of Design Challenge with our proposed project: "Wind and Water" — a collaboration with the visionary land stewards at Feedom Freedom Growers 🌱⚡

Our project proposes a low-level wind turbine that uses wind technology and green energy to power, light, and irrigate a community garden on Detroit’s East Side. This innovative, sustainable infrastructure will support local food sovereignty and environmental justice — right where it’s needed most.

"Wind and Water" is rooted in the power of community and the potential of inclusive design. Through the City of Design Challenge, we worked alongside other changemakers to center Detroiters in the design process, creating tools for access, opportunity, and resilience.

This initiative aligns with the UNESCO Detroit City of Design Action Plan, offering direct support to community-led groups to bring their ideas to life and share them as models for other communities.

Together, we're building a future where clean energy sustains community gardens — and community gardens sustain us all. 🌻🌍💡 Feedom Freedom Design Core Detroit UN Sustainable Development Platform

As a UNESCO City of Design, Detroit is part of a network of 40+ cities around the world using design to improve the lives of everyday people. This designation puts Detroit's design assets to work, ensuring a more sustainable and equitable future for all Detroit residents.

05/12/2025

Advocating for better bicycling and trails since 2007

01/26/2025

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09/15/2024

Engineering and Architecture meets Artistry

07/29/2024

Hello! If you haven't seen it, please check out the interview highlighting Detroit Windmill at Beacon Park in 2022.

Detroit Windmill is a patented, sustainable, functional low-altitude wind turbine and micro-grid, designed and fabricated exclusively from upcycled materials...

01/06/2022

Detroit Windmill and Carlos Nielbock featured on Detroitisit.com
https://detroitisit.com/windmills/

The Race to Finding Green Energy is On, and Detroit Based Craftsman and Inventor Carlos Nielbock Thinks His Detroit Windmills are an Answer

10/07/2021

Join us today at 7pm The Congregation as we present our project for Design Core Detroit City of Design Challenge featuring Detroit Windmill and Feedom Freedom Garden Wind & Water collaboration.

Hope to see you all there!

It's Digital Inclusion Week which means it's time to celebrate the hard work of our 2021 City of Design Challenge participants!

In case you've been wondering what the teams have been up to all summer, join us at The Congregation on Thursday at 7:30pm for a cinema-style viewing event of their final videos.

This program was made possible with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and additional support from the William Davidson Foundation, Lear Corporation, DPL Foundation, and Pophouse.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required ✨Learn more and RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-design-challenge-outdoor-cinema-showcase-tickets-167623385057

08/28/2021

President Joe Biden, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan have made commitments to fight climate changes. Will they follow through?

08/26/2021

Be sure to check out Detroit Windmill at Beacon Park Detroit through August 29.