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A New Era of Growth and Sustainability Will Define the Future of the Detroit Riverfront Issue 3 • Winter 2017 A NEW ERA OF GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY WILL DEFINE THE FUTURE OF THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT he New Year brings a MacArthur Bridge to Gabriel Richard making an wave of change for the Park for a total of 5.5 miles along increased gift Detroit RiverFront the riverfront. Along that stretch are by joining us Conservancy. In February, beautiful, safe public spaces that exist at a new level we will choose a finalist because of your support. In order to that will allow Tfrom four competing firms to create achieve ambitious stewardship goals, the Conservancy to continue serving a vision for West Riverfront Park. This we are rolling out a new series of generations of Detroiters. spring, we break ground on Atwater unique experiences and special We are incredibly grateful for the past Beach, a great family space that will benefits to thank and engage our and future support of our community move us closer to completing our work most generous supporters in the that makes the work we do possible. on the East Riverfront. Ultimately, we great work the Conservancy is doing will become the cornerstone of a bold for our community. See you in the New Year. vision to connect neighborhoods Every year, the Conservancy maintains Matt Cullen and resources through greenway the pristine beauty and safety of the Chairman of the Board connections across the city and state. riverfront. To do that, we need our Our footprint will take us from community to invest in us. In the spirit the Ambassador Bridge past the of the holidays, I ask you to consider REFLECTIONS ON THE RIVERFRONT SPECIAL THANKS TO… Presenting Sponsor: Strategic Staffing Solutions Platinum Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; DTE Energy; Duo; Lear Corporation Gold Sponsors: JPMorgan Chase Silver Sponsors: Ambassador Bridge Co.; BrightView; Greektown Casino-Hotel; MGM Grand Detroit; Tooles Contracting Group Looking Back on the 7TH Annual Bronze Sponsors: Arts, Beats & Eats Foundation; Bank of “Shimmer on the River” America; Blaze Contracting; Hundreds of Detroit RiverFront Conservancy guests and The Diggs Group Heritage; supporters turned out for the non-profit organization’s largest Eagle Security Services; Ford annual fundraiser in June. Motor Company Fund; Huntington The Conservancy’s 7th Annual “Shimmer on the River” gala event was a memorable Bank; Invest Detroit; Jones Lang celebration of Detroit’s Riverfront. The evening started with a VIP cocktail LaSalle; Mannik & Smith Group; reception and champagne toast on the RiverWalk. Then, with GM River Days Patricia & Lawrence McLaughlin; as a backdrop, guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening of music, performance Mitchell & Diane Mondry; art, gourmet bites, traditional festival food and free carnival games and rides. Mood Events “Proceeds from the event will help to ensure that the Detroit Riverfront remains Friend Sponsors: Albert a clean, safe, and beautiful gathering place for everyone,” said Mark Wallace, Kahn Associates; Detroit president & CEO of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. Economic Growth Corporation; During the celebration, the Conservancy honored Thomas McNulty with the Detroit Foundation Hotel; 2017 Shimmer Award for his many contributions to riverfront revitalization Sheri Fedokovitz; George efforts. Sadly, McNulty passed away in August, but during the early years of the Johnson & Company; The Ideal Conservancy, he was instrumental in providing financial structuring and business Group; James Group International; planning counsel for the Organization. Prior to his work with the Conservancy, Lee Industrial Contracting; McNulty worked for 18 years at Henry Ford Health System where he retired Charles & Sarah McClure; as senior vice president and chief financial officer. McNulty has served on the boards of numerous non-profit and for-profit organizations throughout his MI Building & Construction career, including Leader Dog School for the Blind, Walsh College, Henry Ford Trades Council; MI Environmental Retirement Village and Sparky Anderson’s CATCH Foundation. He was also Council; The Parade Company; instrumental in the financial development of Wayne State University’s TechTown Sachse Construction; US Ecology; and the M1 Rail project. W.H. Canon Company; Marian K and Howard R. Walton Fund The annual event was presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3). S3 has supported this event since the very In-kind Support: first Shimmer on the River. Hour Detroit; Our Platinum sponsors for the event included: loviogeorge; WDET 101.9 2 NEW PARKS AND GREENWAYS Cold weather won’t stop progress on Detroit’s Riverfront. Construction continues over the winter months to extend and improve access to the RiverWalk while building new parks and flexible spaces for music, shopping and entertainment. It’s an exciting time along the Detroit Riverfront! DEQUINDRE CUT FREIGHT YARD and contractors are preparing to mobilize UNIROYAL RIVERWALK to begin work on a new RiverWalk Celebrated French designer Michel connection featuring a pedestrian Desvigne has an amazing vision for a bridge between Chene Park East and 1,700-foot stretch of riverfront along Stroh River Place. Crews will work the 30-acre Uniroyal site. The project through the winter as weather permits will eliminate the biggest gap along to prepare for the spring and summer the East Riverfront between Mt. Elliott construction seasons. In addition to the Park and Gabriel Richard Park. Local pedestrian bridge, look for other up- architects from Mannik Smith Group grades and improvements including a are translating the renowned designer’s concrete walk connecting the RiverWalk vision into detailed construction docu- in this location, stainless steel benches, ments. When finished in 2019, the new marine railings, lighting and security stretch of RiverWalk will feature bold cameras. When finished in September A preview of the Dequindre Cut Freight design elements and colorful land- 2018, this new section of RiverWalk will Yard that occurred during this year’s scaping as well as decorative railings, provide access to a small piece of river- Harvestfest was very successful. Over benches, lighting and security cameras. front that was inaccessible for years. the coming months, crews will be installing signs and painting in prepa- ATWATER BEACH ration for a spring 2018 grand opening. When complete in 2019, Atwater Beach The Freight Yard—which is located will be a one-of-a-kind urban “beachfront” along the greenway between Wilkins park with a sandy beach, a playscape, and Division Streets—will be an exciting a grassy area with trees and a shed and unique venue for music, shopping structure for programs and events. and entertainment. It is built from nine Located near a new pedestrian bridge repurposed shipping containers and will connecting Chene Park East and Stroh feature space for vendors, refreshments River Place, the park will also feature a for purchase, a DJ booth and colorful floating café barge serving tasty food LED lighting displays. and drinks. Architects and contractors CHENE PARK EAST/STROH are finalizing the construction drawings RIVER PLACE CONNECTION over the winter. Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2018. Construction documents are finalized 3 FALL EVENTS Harvestfest Detroit 2017 Marathon in October. As usual, the Conservancy’s cheering station along On October 21, more than 4,000 the riverfront was a popular place to visitors showed up for the third annual watch the race. Harvestfest Detroit, a family-friendly celebration of fall on the Dequindre Open Streets Cut. With trick-or-treating, hay rides, The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy free pumpkins, movies, music and arts participated in Open Streets Detroit and crafts, it’s easy to see why this event on October 1 – hosting larger-than- is becoming a fall favorite in Detroit. life games, arts and crafts and fishing 2017 Detroit Free Press/ demonstrations along the event Chemical Bank Marathon route. Open Streets is a free, safe and inclusive event that brings Thousands of runners raced down the Detroiters together for fitness, Detroit RiverWalk as part of the 2017 recreation and community building Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank on 3.5 miles of roadway. 4 WINTER ON THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT HOLIDAY LIGHTS. FAT-TIRE BIKES. GROOMED WALKING PATHS. Bundle up and get out to the riverfront this winter. The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy’s hard-working operations crew keeps the RiverWalk and Dequindre Cut open all year long. Get away from the rush of the city and enjoy a peaceful walk along the snowy riverfront. “The Detroit Riverfront feels different this time of year – like it’s all yours to enjoy.” GM RENAISSANCE SATURDAYS AT CENTER TOURS EASTERN MARKET Explore Detroit’s iconic Bike or walk up the Dequindre skyscraper. The free one-hour Cut to Eastern Market – just tour takes visitors through the a little more than a mile away landmark GM Renaissance from the RiverWalk. A weekend Center and outlines the rich is not complete without a history that General Motors Saturday trip to the Eastern shares with the riverfront Market for many families from and city of Detroit. (free) all over metro Detroit. When: Noon and 2 p.m. When: Saturday mornings Monday through Friday Where: Eastern Market Where: Pure Detroit Shop, Tower 400, Level 1 LEARN MORE AT WWW.DETROITRIVERFRONT.ORG 5 IMPACT DETROIT INVEST IN THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY Support of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy makes many community programs possible while maintaining the safety and beauty of the Detroit RiverWalk and the Dequindre Cut Greenway.
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