April
April 21, 2015
Dequindre Cut - North
Construction Project : Dequindre Cut - North
Work continued along the half-mile extension of the Dequindre Cut throughout the winter with the reconstruction of the Wilkins Street Bridge. To date, concrete foundation walls and precast units have been set, and waterproofing and grouting will follow as the weather improves. Soon...
April 21, 2015
Chene Park—East/West Parcels
Construction Project : Chene Park—East/West Parcels
The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy’s footprint continues to expand as parcels east and west of Chene Park prepare to open this spring. Final touches include removal of the temporary construction fence, connection of security cameras and call boxes, as well as the installation of...
April 21, 2015
Gabriel Richard Park
Construction Project : Gabriel Richard Park
One of the more picturesque and serene locations along the riverfront, Gabriel Richard Park, will be ready for a new season next month. Visitors will now be able to park their vehicles in a 36-spot environmentally designed lot and follow the winding decorative concrete to the...
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 17, 2014
The Outdoor Adventure Center
Construction Project : DNR Adventure Center
Exhibit crews continue to work inside the historic Globe Building as it transforms into the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Outdoor Adventure Center. Over the last several months, workers have been making significant progress on the center’s three-story waterfall and...
December 17, 2014
Dequindre Cut — North
Construction Project : Dequindre Cut - North
Significant progress on the half-mile extension of the Dequindre Cut has been made this fall. All restoration work at the Division and Adelaide street bridges is complete and the Alfred Street bridge has been demolished. New structural supports for the Wilkins Street bridge are...
December 17, 2014
Chene Park - East & West
Construction Project : Chene Park—East/West Parcels
During the last several months, contractors successfully completed the restoration of the seawall, installed underground utilities and poured concrete for walkways and planters at parcels east and west of Chene Park. The iconic stainless steel RiverWalk railing, benches and waste...
December 17, 2014
Gabriel Richard Park
Construction Project : 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. During the fall, dramatic ground-level lighting was installed at the popular brick labyrinth. Construction of the new restroom facility,...
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
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
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...