The Transformation of the Detroit International Riverfront.
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Transcript of The Transformation of the Detroit International Riverfront.
The Transformation of the Detroit International Riverfront
The Detroit Riverfront Vision
Vision: RiverWalk
Vision: Port Authority
Vision: GM Plaza & Promenade
Reality!
Vision: Rivard Plaza
Rivard
Vision: Tri-Centennial State Park & Harbor
State Park MissionState Park Mission•Serve as a “Gateway” to discover Michigan State Serve as a “Gateway” to discover Michigan State ParksParks•Interpret Michigan’s natural resources and their Interpret Michigan’s natural resources and their relationship to our economic historyrelationship to our economic history•Connect with Detroit’s riverfront parks and Connect with Detroit’s riverfront parks and adjacent neighborhoodsadjacent neighborhoods•Provide recreational opportunities for urban Provide recreational opportunities for urban residents and visitorsresidents and visitors•Empower Detroiters to embrace conservation Empower Detroiters to embrace conservation careerscareers
Harbor: Reality!
Vision: Tri-Centennial State Park & Harbor
To Dequindre Cut
Vision: Chene Park
Vision: Talon/Omni
Vision: Uniroyal Site
- Linkages to Development- Work with Developer- Integrated Design
Vision: Gabriel Richard Park
Gabriel Richard
Vision: Environmental
Graphics
•Wayfinding Signage
Interpretative Elements
Donor Recognition
Vision: Vessel Docking Opportunities
Vision: Environmental Sensitivity
Vision: The West RiverfrontW
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The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, Inc.• Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
– Responsible for the establishment, improvement, operation, maintenance, security and programming of the Detroit RiverWalk and green spaces along the river
– Responsible to a diverse 44-member board and committee structure manages conservancy
– President & CEO along with dedicated to staff run the day-to-day operations• Funding
– More than $83 million raised to date– East Riverfront fundraising goal: $140 million– Kresge Challenge Grants
• $50 million in grants, awarded based on completion of key milestones and securing financial commitments
– Public funding– Enormous thanks to our donors & contributors!– More work to be done
• Stay tuned!– www.detroitriverfront.org