September

September 17, 2024

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Third Quarter Newsletter

September 17 - [DETROIT] - You can read the latest edition of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy newsletter online now. This third quarter newsletter of 2024 features a construction update on Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centenntial Park, a Soirée on the Greenway and Harvest Fest preview,...

September 6, 2023

Detroit Harvest Fest & Food Truck Rally is Back

DETROIT, September 6, 2023 – The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s Detroit Harvest Fest & Food Truck Rally will have something for everyone this fall, including trick or treating and bounce houses for the kids, five stages of music featuring local artists and more than 50 food...

September 6, 2023

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Third Quarter 2023 Newsletter

September 6 – [DETROIT] – You can read the latest edition of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy newsletter online now. This special 20th anniversary edition features upcoming celebrations, construction news and updates, programming highlights and special features about our upcoming...

April

April 2, 2024

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy First Quarter 2024 Newsletter

April 1 - [DETROIT] - You can read the latest edition of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy newsletter online now. This first newsletter of 2024 features upcoming spring and summer programs, a Shimmer on the River preview, partner spotlights, a volunteer spotlight and more! Click...

April 27, 2023

Southwest Greenway

Crews are currently putting the finishing touches on the Southwest Greenway, which is a little more than a half-mile in length. When the greenway is complete, it will link the West Riverfront with Michigan Central, Ford’s Mobility Hub, and the Corktown, Hubbard-Richard and Southwest...

April 27, 2023

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

Construction Project : Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

Since construction began last June, tremendous progress has been made transforming the former West Riverfront Park into Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park. Crews have poured walls for the William Davidson Sport House and are currently erecting structural steel columns and roof...

April 27, 2023

DDA Parcel

Construction Project : DDA Property

Last year, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) completed repairs along the seawall of this property, which is located between Riverfront Towers and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park on the West Riverfront. In the coming weeks, contracts will be awarded to the successful ...

April 27, 2023

Uniroyal Promenade

Construction Project : Uniroyal Promenade

Construction along the Uniroyal Promenade is nearing the final stages. Currently crews are working on building a retaining wall to hold earth back on the far eastern side of the property. The last section of the concrete walkway will be poured as soon as the retaining wall is...

April 26, 2023

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy First Quarter 2023 Newsletter

April 26 – [DETROIT] – You can read the latest edition of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy newsletter online now. This special 20th anniversary edition features upcoming celebrations, construction news and updates, programming highlights, a volunteer spotlight and a special...

April 17, 2023

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy seeks Educational Programs Manager

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy seeks an Educational Programs Manager to join our programming team. In 2024, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy will be opening our largest park to date – Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park. With the addition of this park to the riverfront...

March

March 22, 2024

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy seeks a Public Programs Coordinator to join our programming team

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy seeks a Public Programs Coordinator to join our programming team.  The Public Programs Coordinator will be responsible for developing programs that connect with underrepresented visitors and fostering partnerships with area organizations to provide...

March 16, 2023

Detroit Riverwalk Named Best Riverwalk in America Three Years in a Row

DETROIT (February 17, 2023) -- The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is excited to announce that the Detroit Riverwalk has been named the Best Riverwalk in America – three years in a row – by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The announcement of this national award kicks off...

January

January 3, 2024

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Seeks Summer Public Programs Intern

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (DRFC) seeks a Public Programs Intern to help support programs and events this summer. The Summer Public Programs Intern will support the planning and coordination of multi-generational oriented public programs. She/he/they will be responsible for...

December

December 4, 2023

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Fourth Quarter 2023 Newsletter

December 15 - [DETROIT] - You can read the latest edition of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy newsletter online now. This final 20th anniversary edition features upcoming Winter at Valade activities, a Soirée on the Greenway and Harvest Fest recap, partner spotlights, a volunteer...

December 15, 2022

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Fourth Quarter 2022 Newsletter

December 15 – [DETROIT] – You can read the latest edition of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy newsletter online now. The quarterly publication features construction news, in-the-know stories, updates, a calendar, photos and more about the exciting happenings on the dynamic Detroit...

October

October 12, 2023

Uniroyal Promenade Grand Opening

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is excited to announce the grand opening of the Uniroyal Promenade, taking place October 21, 2023.  This Riverwalk connection between Mt. Elliott Park and Gabriel Richard Park completes the Conservancy's 3.5-mile vision for the East Riverfront and...

June

June 21, 2023

Good Moves, Good Grooves - A Free Three-Day Event

DETROIT (June 13, 2023) – Today, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy announced the details of Good Moves, Good Grooves, a three-day family-friendly community celebration that will get Metro Detroiters movin’ and groovin’ this summer. Presented by the William Davidson Foundation, the...

May

May 26, 2023

Southwest Greenway Opens as Detroit’s Newest Public Space

Southwest Greenway Opens as Detroit’s Newest Public Space Unified Greenway Campaign Announces More Than $70 Million in New Support for World-Class Detroit Riverfront and Joe Louis Greenway DETROIT (May 24, 2023) – Today, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Chairman Matt Cullen,...

August

August 30, 2022

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Special Edition Detroit Harvest Fest & Soiree on the Greenway Newsletter

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 August 30 – [DETROIT] – You can read the latest edition of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s newsletter online now. This special edition newsletter focuses on the upcoming Soiree on the Greenway fundraiser on September 30 and Detroit Harvest Fest and Food...

August 15, 2022

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Summer Newsletter

August 15 -[DETROIT] -You can read the latest edition of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s newsletter online now.  The quarterly publication features construction news, in-the-know stories, updates, a calendar, photos and more about the exciting happenings on the dynamic Detroit...

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