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The Transformation Of 2009 annual report the transformation of Detroit’s riverfront the transformation has Begun from a once desolate and neglected riverfront, the Detroit riverfront Conservancy is bringing the Detroit river, our source of drinking water, irrigation, recreation and a gateway for shipping and transportation for more than 300 years, back into the spotlight. By creating a natural environment in an urban setting, we are reconnecting people with nature, each other, their communities and with the river that has been the very lifeline of Detroit. 2009 annual report the transformation of Detroit’s riverfront the transformation of Detroit’s riverfront It has been six years since the non-profit organization, the Detroit riverfront Conservancy has transformed the Detroit riverfront Conservancy, was founded the riverfront from 19th century rail yards asphalted with a mission of bringing public access to Detroit’s over for 20th century parking lots and city maintenance riverfront and serving as a catalyst for economic yards, into 21st century public gardens and development of the riverfront district promenades through the construction, and the City of Detroit. in that time, operations, maintenance and programming its vision has remained the same, of the Detroit riverWalk. as it has five-and-a-half miles of connected since its inception, the Conservancy riverfront, from bridge to bridge continues to raise capital funds and beyond. and while more necessary for building and work remains to be completed, maintaining the riverWalk. as we there is much to celebrate with continue to attract critical mass to there is muCh to CeleBrate three miles of developed riverfront a once-blighted stretch of this currently open and accessible for the international waterway, our partnership With three miles of community to enjoy including lovely with the public-private sector continues to pavilions, plazas, parks and green space connecting drive this transformation. developed riverfront the citizens of the City and region to the very waterway currently open and on which the City was founded. While our mission provides for beautiful developed public spaces where accessible for the visitors can watch freighters and fishing boats sail by, this project also serves community to enjoy. to promote a thriving, walkable and connected area. gm plaza the fountains at GM plaza have quickly a letter from become a vibrant and leadership enticing gathering place as you take a stroll along the riverWalk, it’s sometimes complete, and the challenges posed by the economic difficult to remember that just a little under five years climate, 2009 was a critical year for the Detroit riverfront for all… whether for ago it wouldn’t have been possible. the transformation Conservancy. in order to chart the right course for the of Detroit’s riverfront has been so dramatic that the vision organization and the riverfront for the next five years, the a lively summer time of the abandoned industrial sites, vacant warehouses, Conservancy’s Board of Directors commissioned the shuttered businesses and cement silos are beginning to development of a new strategic plan. through the hard concert or a refreshing fade from our memory. work of our strategic planning committee, we gathered significant feedback and input from stroll through our the restoration, which is currently many critical stakeholders on the underway, has now given a reason for riverfront. beautiful fountains, thousands of people to visit the Detroit riverfront, many for the the plan, completed in December adults and kids of all very first time.t heir memories are 2009, serves as our roadmap as we now dotted with visions of trees, continue development of Detroit’s ages have come to fountains, flowers, bicycles, ice international riverfront – the face of cream cones, a carousel and most Detroit – into a beautiful, exciting, safe, enjoy this beautiful importantly, people. lots of people – accessible, world-class gathering place for relaxing, fishing, exercising, playing, all. public space on their connecting with friends and making new friends. We thank you for your continued support and invite you visits to the riverfront. it is this new vision that continues to inspire and drive to enjoy our 2009 annual report, which not only highlights our commitment to completing our ultimate vision of our growth and progress this past year, but also reminds five-and-a-half miles of developed riverfront, from you just how far we’ve truly come. bridge to bridge and beyond. Matthew P. Cullen Faye Alexander Nelson With the tremendous progress made on the project in Board Chairman President & CEO such a short time, 80 percent of the east riverfront Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Detroit RiverFront Conservancy 2009 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 2 a letter from leadership as you take a stroll along the riverWalk, it’s sometimes complete, and the challengessee posed the by the economic difficult to remember that just a little under five years climate, 2009 was a critical year for the Detroit riverfront ago it wouldn’t have been possible. the transformation Conservancy. in order to chart the right course for the of Detroit’s riverfront has been so dramatic that the vision organization andtransform the riverfront for the nextation five years, the of the abandoned industrial sites, vacant warehouses, Conservancy’s Board of Directors commissioned the shuttered businesses and cement silos are beginning to development of a new strategic plan. through the hard fade from our memory. work of our strategic planning committee, we gathered significant feedback and input from the restoration, which is currently many critical stakeholders on the underway, has now given a reason for riverfront. thousands of people to visit the Detroit riverfront, many for the the plan, completed in December very first time.t heir memories are 2009, serves as our roadmap as we now dotted with visions of trees, continue development of Detroit’s fountains, flowers, bicycles, ice international riverfront – the face of cream cones, a carousel and most Detroit – into a beautiful, exciting, safe, importantly, people. lots of people – accessible, world-class gathering place for relaxing, fishing, exercising, playing, all. connecting with friends and making new friends. We thank you for your continued support and invite you it is this new vision that continues to inspire and drive to enjoy our 2009 annual report, which not only highlights our commitment to completing our ultimate vision of our growth and progress this past year, but also reminds five-and-a-half miles of developed riverfront, from you just how far we’ve truly come. bridge to bridge and beyond. Matthew P. Cullen Faye Alexander Nelson With the tremendous progress made on the project in Board Chairman President & CEO such a short time, 80 percent of the east riverfront MatthewDetroit RiverFront P. Cullen ConservancyFaye AlexanderDetroit Nelson RiverFront Conservancy Board Chairman President & CEO 2009 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 2 enrichment stories of geography, natural resources, water cloth patterns inspired paving colors and patterns, transport, and cultural history are embedded in the celebrating the ethnic heritage of the Detroit area, design of the Detroit riverfront. a sculptural glass adding subtle cultural cues and accents. the wall traces the reach of the Detroit river within the Dequindre Cut greenway, part of the inland access to great lakes and the st. lawrence seaway giving the riverfront, retained its original graffiti and urban visitors a quick geography lesson on maritime trade artwork along its route, making it a unique urban routes. a large-scale inlaid granite map set in the attraction. the custom-designed Cullen family pavement shows the relationship of the Detroit river Carousel features creatures native to the river, as well and its islands to the City and to Windsor, ontario. as a whimsical river mermaid and sea monster. Design studies of african textile design and kente the east riverfront puBliC private development partnership Working with the City of Detroit, community groups, as the stewards of this walkable public space, the through a public/private partnership, the east is underway to support the construction and operations private entities, foundations and corporations, Detroit riverfront Conservancy houses at rivard riverfront development was launched in 2003 as a costs necessary to complete this development. Conservancy design teams developed plans for the plaza its 24-hour security command center and $300 million project that is anticipated to leverage riverfront based on the overarching goal of five-and-a- operations team that is responsible for the cleaning, hundreds of millions of dollars of investment in a broad cross section of public and private half miles of public access development, from the landscaping and other maintenance associated with the riverfront district over time. as to the non- organizations and individuals represent the core ambassador Bridge to gabriel richard the ongoing upkeep of the riverfront. profit Detroit riverfront Conservancy, components of the Conservancy’s Board, park, just east of the mcarthur “Belle three key partners served as the its composition and overall effort isle” Bridge connected by riverWalk The creation of this beautiful space is catalyst for its launch and reflective of a growing trend across with plazas, pavilions, parks, harbors already drawing thousands of guests development: the City of Detroit, the country on how communities and green space. today, 80 percent
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