May
May 9, 2019
2019 Detroit River Days announced
DETROIT [May 9, 2019 ] – The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy announced details today regarding Detroit’s kickoff to summer, the 13th Annual Detroit River Days presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort on June 21-23, 2019. This year’s Detroit River Days will be held at a new...
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...
March
March 11, 2019
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy seeks seasonal event support
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hiring two production assistants and one site manager that will work with our events and programming teams this summer. Please click on the buttons below for more information about the positions and how to apply. Deadline to apply is April 3. ...
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...
October
October 17, 2018
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Announces $200 Million Investment in Parks & Trails Initiative
Detroit, MI/Buffalo, NY (Oct. 17, 2018) – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation today announced a $200 million investment in parks and trails in Southeast Michigan and Western New York. The gift honors the Foundation’s namesake, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr, on the 100th anniversary of his...
August
August 30, 2018
Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Summer Newsletter
August 30, 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...
August 29, 2018
Summer Fun: Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Breaks Ground on Much-Anticipated Atwater Beach Project
For Immediate Release Summer Fun: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Breaks Ground on Much-Anticipated Atwater Beach Project Funders unite to create a new community space where everyone is welcome. DETROIT, August 27, 2018 – With the glistening Detroit River as the backdrop, the public...
July
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...