July

July 18, 2018

Detroit riverfront conservancy announces winning firm of international design competition to reimagine West Riverfront Park

NEW YORK-BASED MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURGH ASSOCIATES – DESIGNERS OF BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK IN NEW YORK CITY AND MAGGIE DALEY PARK IN CHICAGO – SELECTED TO TRANSFORM DETROIT’S WEST RIVERFRONT PARK INTO WORLD-CLASS GATHERING PLACE DETROIT, April 10, 2018 – The Detroit RiverFront...

July 18, 2018

Four international design firms bring creative visions to reimagine 22-acre park on Detroit’s West Riverfront

TRANSFORMED WEST RIVERFRONT PARK WILL BE LATEST JEWEL IN THE CONTINUED REVITALIZATION OF 5.5 MILES OF DETROIT WATERFRONT Firms that designed the High Line, Maggie Daley Park, de Young Museum Gardens and the Lurie Garden at Millennium Park are in Detroit for final selection round....

June

June 22, 2018

Karen and Matthew Cullen Honored with Shimmer Award

Karen and Matthew Cullen Honored with Shimmer Award Rivard Plaza is renamed Cullen Plaza in honor of their ongoing commitment and generosity; Cullens announce $4 million grant to nonprofit DETROIT, June 21, 2018 – The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy announced today that it has...

May

May 22, 2018

Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Spring Newsletter

May 22, 2018 -[DETROIT] -You can read the newest 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...

May 18, 2018

Dequindre Cut Freight Yard Opens Saturday, May 19

For Immediate Release   DEQUINDRE CUT FREIGHT YARD GRAND OPENING ON SATURDAY, MAY 19   DETROIT, May 15, 2018 – The partners behind the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard project are inviting the public to celebrate the unveiling of the much-anticipated outdoor space on Saturday, May 19...

April

April 26, 2018

Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Seeks Donor Services Coordinator

  April 26, 2018 - [DETROIT] - The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy (DRFC) is seeking a Development Services Coordinator to maintain and administer the constituent database (DonorPerfect) and provide support to the Development programs of the DRFC. The coordinator ensures accuracy of...

April 12, 2018

Conservancy Names Winner of Design Competition

DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY ANNOUNCES WINNING FIRM OF INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION TO REIMAGINE WEST RIVERFRONT PARK NEW YORK-BASED MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURGH ASSOCIATES – DESIGNERS OF BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK IN NEW YORK CITY AND MAGGIE DALEY PARK IN CHICAGO – SELECTED TO TRANSFORM...

March

March 15, 2018

Uniroyal RiverWalk Extension

Construction Project : Uniroyal Site

Celebrated French designer Michel Desvigne has an amazing vision for a 1,700-foot stretch of riverfront along the 30-acre Uniroyal site. The project will eliminate the biggest gap along the East Riverfront between Mt. Elliott Park and Gabriel Richard Park. Local architects from...

March 15, 2018

Atwater Beach

When complete in 2019, Atwater Beach will be a one-of-a-kind urban "beachfront" park with a sandy beach, a playscape, a grassy area with trees and a shed structure for programs and events. Located near a new pedestrian bridge connecting Chene Park East and Stroh River Place, the...

March 15, 2018

Chene Park East/Stroh River Place Connection

Construction Project : Aretha Franklin Amphitheater /Stroh River Place Connection

Construction crews are working on a new RiverWalk connection featuring a pedestrian bridge between Chene Park East and Stroh River Place. Crews will work through the winter as weather permits to prepare for the spring and summer construction seasons. In addition to the pedestrian...

March 15, 2018

Dequindre Cut Freight Yard

Construction Project : Dequindre Cut - North

A preview of the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard that occurred during this year’s Harvestfest was very successful. Over the coming months, crews will be installing signs and painting in preparation for a May 19 grand opening. The Freight Yard—which is located along the greenway between...

March 6, 2018

The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy seeks a Public Space Coordinator

March 6, 2018 [DETROIT] -  The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy seeks a Public Space Coordinator to assist us in achieving our mission of being a world-class gathering space for all. For a complete job description and for information on how to apply, please click the button below. We...

March 1, 2018

Detroit RiverFront Conservancy leadership team announce the winner of the West Riverfront Park Design Competition

Join members of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy leadership team as they announce the winner of the West Riverfront Park Design Competition during a 10 a.m. press conference on Tuesday, April 10 in the GM Wintergarden at the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit.  The...

February

February 28, 2018

Public Programs Internship opportunity

February 28, 2018 [DETROIT] - The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is hiring a Public Programs intern for summer 2018. For more information and for how to apply, please visit the intern posting at the link below.  Public Programs Internship  

February 20, 2018

Future Park Detroit Video

We’re transforming West Riverfront Park and to do it we asked 21 Detroiters to act as community advisors for the four finalist design firms. The DRFC Community Advisory Team went on benchmarking trips, hosted dinner table conversations and met with designers. The West RiverFront...

January

January 8, 2018

Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Seeks Development Events Manager

Development Events Manager The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy (DRFC) is seeking a Development Events Manager as the lead for event planning, management, production and sponsorship of major events. The successful candidate is responsible for crafting, executing, and setting a high...

December

December 22, 2017

Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Winter Newsletter

December 22, 2017 -[DETROIT] -You can read the newest 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...

October

October 18, 2017

The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy's Annual HarvestFest Detroit Celebration Offers a Preview of a New Retail and Gathering Space along the Dequindre Cut

October 18, 2017 - [DETROIT] -  Guests at the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy’s popular Harvestfest Detroit celebration on October 21 will get a special preview of the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard, a retail and entertainment gathering space comprising nine repurposed shipping...

October 16, 2017

Check out the newest edition of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy’s Newsletter!

October 16, 2017 -[DETROIT] -You can read the newest 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...

September

September 28, 2017

Detroit RiverFront Conservancy seeks partner for Atwater Beach Concessions

RFP released for two new food and beverage opportunities in the next Detroit riverfront development project September 28, 2017 [DETROIT] – The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) today seeking a master tenant that will provide Atwater Beach, the much-...

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