Work continues on the Uniroyal Promenade with crews currently working on a drain along the property. Once that work is complete in the coming weeks, efforts will turn to finish paving the Riverwalk, as well as installing benches, lighting and security cameras. This scenic stretch of Riverwalk will connect Gabriel Richard Park with Mt. Elliott Park, and provide safe pedestrian passage to the bridge to Belle Isle. When completed later this fall, the Uniroyal section of Riverwalk will include an extra-wide pathway with separate lanes for walkers and bicyclists, colorful landscaping and a stone barrier of rip rap along the water’s edge.
It all starts here...
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Inc. was formed as a 501 (c) (3) with the mission of developing access on the Detroit International Riverfront. The entire vision is 5 ½ miles of Riverfront property, from the Ambassador Bridge to Gabriel Richard Park, just east of the Belle Isle Bridge, and will include the construction of a continuous RiverWalk along with plazas, pavilions and green spaces.
The Conservancy is responsible for the improvement, operations, maintenance and programming of the Detroit International Riverfront in perpetuity.
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Nov 11, 2013 -
As part of the ongoing evolution of the east riverfront, parcels east and west of Chene Park will be enhanced during the next phase of construction in 2014.
To the west, the former Watermark property will feature a colored concrete walkway from Atwater Street to the riverfront, along with dynamic landscaping, benches, bike racks and lighting. The former Holcim property to the east will feature benches, recycling containers and lighting, along with an inviting circular concrete entrance off of Atwater Street, connecting to a colored walkway that leads visitors to the riverfront. Other amenities include concrete planters, a retaining wall made of decorative stone and a concrete foundation that will support a new large-scale sculpture along the shoreline.
Partial demolition and site work at these two parcels is anticipated for spring 2014, with construction complete by summer 2014. Completion of these two parcels will be an important step toward the completion of the east riverfront’s 3.5-mile footprint and will serve as a welcome enhancement for regular users of the RiverWalk.
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Nov 11, 2013 -
After the September groundbreaking celebration for the Dequindre Cut North extension, crews immediately began working on site preparation. Clearing of overgrowth and debris is now complete and relocation of underground utilities is underway.
Once the half-mile greenway extension from Gratiot Avenue to Mack Avenue is complete, the Dequindre Cut will link to other greenways under development and connect users to Midtown and to Hamtramck. Upgrades to this area include the reconstruction of the Wilkins, Adelaide and Division street bridges and the removal of the bridge over Alfred Street. A ramp from the Dequindre Cut to Wilkins Street will lead to a small plaza with seating and bike parking.
Construction is scheduled for completion by Spring, 2015.
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