April
April 27, 2015
Conservancy Launches Spring and Summer Programming
April 28, 2015 [DETROIT] - The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Programming team has been busy the last several months developing a wide array of activities designed to keep visitors of all ages and interests engaged with the riverfront this spring and summer. From large concerts to...
April 23, 2015
West Riverfront Park Emerges As a Popular Concert Destination
April 22, 2015 [DETROIT] - Since opening in July of 2014, West Riverfront Park has become a popular destination where visitors go to run, walk or enjoy a leisurely stroll, join in an impromptu sporting contest or cast a line in the water for some of the area’s best fishing. ...
April 23, 2015
Mt. Elliott Park Water Feature Opens Memorial Day
April 22, 2015 [DETROIT] - A sure sign that warmer weather is here to stay is the opening of the water feature at Mt. Elliott Park. The popular water feature with the Great Lakes schooner shipwreck theme will open for the season by Memorial Day, perhaps even earlier based on...
April 13, 2015
Dreaming big — no, huge — in Detroit
Detroit Free Press - April 12, 2015 [DETROIT] - Imagine turning Matty Moroun's dilapidated train station into the world's largest children's museum. Imagine an international cable car system from lower Woodward Avenue in Detroit to Oulette in Windsor. Imagine a gigantic Ferris Wheel...
January
January 14, 2015
Newsmakers of the Year 2014 - Matt Cullen
CRAIN'S - January 4, 2014 [DETROIT] - It has taken seven years and an immeasurable amount of political jockeying, but the $137 millionM-1 Rail streetcar project broke ground in July and is on schedule to be running up and down Woodward Avenue in 2016. The project's conductor as CEO...
January 12, 2015
25 Knight Cities Challenge finalists are from Detroit
DEADLINE DETROIT - January 12, 2015 [DETROIT] - Twenty-five applicants Detroit are finalists in the Knight Cities Challenge, a new three-year project to support urban innovations. This city has the most finalists nationwide. Those in the running for grants this spring include the...
January 8, 2015
Top Five Detroit Trail and Path Projects for 2015
January 5, 2015 [DETROIT]- Let’s start by saying it’s not easy picking only five — and that speaks well about all that is happening to make the city of Detroit a better place for biking and trails. But here we go in no specific order... READ MORE
December
December 18, 2014
Conservancy Receives Numerous Awards In 2014
December 18, 2014 [DETROIT] - This year was a banner year for the Conservancy in terms of receiving accolades for its successful riverfront revitalization efforts, with the organization receiving awards at a local, regional, national and even international level. Among the...
December 18, 2014
Riviere28 Collaborations Raise Funds And Help Reach New Audiences
December 18, 2014 [DETROIT] - With its mission to bring attention to the Conservancy while raising critical funds to support the organization, Riviere28 presented its annual signature summer events—Light Up the Riverfront and Soiree on the Greenway—which drew more than 700...
December 18, 2014
Busy Fall Construction leads to Riverfront Progress
Riverfront construction continued throughout the end of the year with several projects making significant progress. Gabriel Richard Park The just-completed winding concrete walkway and a 38-spot parking lot will provide easier access to Gabriel Richard Park for spring visitors....
December 18, 2014
Successful Programming Initiatives Contribute to Busy Year
December 18, 2014 [DETROIT] - A diverse offering of programming and special events this summer ensured that the riverfront was alive with activity. With everything from special events a Special events, family-friendly and environmental programming, health and wellness programs and...
December 18, 2014
Conservancy Salutes Two Long-time Board Members
December 16, 2014 [DETROIT] - One of the key factors in the ongoing success the Conservancy has enjoyed over the last 10 years is the strength of its Board of Directors, representing a diverse mix of business, community and public sector leaders from throughout Metro Detroit. This...
December 16, 2014
Conservancy Receives Numerous Awards In 2014
December 16, 2014 [DETROIT] - This year was a banner year for the Conservancy in terms of receiving accolades for its successful riverfront revitalization efforts, with the organization receiving awards at a local, regional, national and even international level. Among the...
December 16, 2014
Conservancy Salutes Two Long-time Board Members
December 16, 2014 [DETROIT] - One of the key factors in the ongoing success the Conservancy has enjoyed over the last 10 years is the strength of its Board of Directors, representing a diverse mix of business, community and public sector leaders from throughout Metro Detroit. This...
December 16, 2014
Successful Programming Initiatives Contribute to Busy Year
December 16, 2014 [DETROIT]- Special events, family-friendly and environmental programming, health and wellness programs and arts and cultural initiatives all combined to make the riverfront a vibrant and active world-class gathering place this year. In addition to recurring...
December 16, 2014
Riviere28 Collaborations Raise Funds And Help Reach New Audiences
December 16, 2014 [DETROIT] - With its mission to bring attention to the Conservancy while raising critical funds to support the organization, Riviere28 presented its annual signature summer events—Light Up the Riverfront and Soiree on the Greenway—which drew more than 700 attendees...
November
November 12, 2014
Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Receives International Honors For RiverWalk Project
November 12, 2014 [DETROIT] - The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy was recognized on a global scale by The Waterfront Center in Washington, D.C. during the 2014 Excellence on the Waterfront Awards last week, receiving a Project Honor Award for the Detroit RiverWalk. “The Detroit...
November 5, 2014
Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Seeks Operator For Popular Riverfront Cafe
November 5, 2014 - [DETROIT] The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is seeking proposals for a vendor to run the operations of its RiverWalk Cafe, which is located at Rivard Plaza, a popular east riverfront destination that features a carousel, bike shop, boat tours, restrooms and other...
October
October 14, 2014
Support the Conservancy by Shopping
October 14, 2014 [DETROIT] - Shimmer on the River is just one of the ways in which people can support the Conservancy. The Conservancy’s “Shop, Sell, Search, Support” program allows individuals to support the Conservancy by frequenting some of Metro Detroit’s most popular grocery...
October 14, 2014
Shimmer Raises Significant Funds for the Conservancy
October 14, 2014 [DETROIT] - “Hot Havana Nights” made for one very cool event as the Conservancy welcomed more than 500 attendees to its fifth annual fundraising gala, Shimmer on the River. Perhaps best of all, the event raised more than $165,000 for the Conservancy. Highlights of...