YOUR! east riverfront

Framework Plan update

March 1, 2017 Support for the East Riverfront Framework Plan provided by:

2 a riverfront for everyone

3 community driven framework

4 Strategy #1: Parks and Green Open Space Complete an international riverfront that is inclusive and accessible to all Detroiters

Strategy #2: Greenways Build safe and beautiful connections for residents to the Detroit Riverfront

Strategy #3: Streetscapes Enhance mobility and safety with sustainable street improvements

Strategy #4: Development Facilitate development among local businesses and property owners, while preserving the heritage of the Riverfront

5 new parks + waterfront improvements

~7. 5 acres of new parks

ATWATER BEACH

6 existing Milliken State Park

site

previously proposed private development

MILLIKEN STATE PARK

RIVARD PLAZA 7 existing Milliken Statesite with Park previously proposed development

8 expanded Milliken State Park concept

PROPOSED – UNIROYAL PROMENADE

9 existing Chene Park west

site previously proposed private development

10 existing Chene Park west

11 Chene Park west concept

12 12 existingCoast Guard Coast GuardSite site

site previously proposed private development

13 existingCoast Guard Coast GuardSite site with previously proposed development

14 Atwater Beach concept

Spruce Street Harbor Park Philadelphia, PA 15 Atwater Beach concept

16 existing Uniroyal site riverfront edge PARK

17 existing Uniroyal riverfront

Uniroyal riverfront looking east from Mt. Elliott Park 18 Uniroyal RiverWalk

19 expand Greenway connectivity to river

20 the Dequindre Cut

Dequindre Cut 21 Image credit: thedetroiter.com existing Campau Greenway

EXISTING TRAIL

TRAIL CONNECTION

DEDICATED BIKE LANES

Existing Proposed

22 existing Campau Greenway

existing trail north of Lafayette Street 23 improved Campau Greenway concept

24 Campau Street connection

existing parking lot at Larned Street looking south 25 new Campau Connector concept

26 existing Beltline Greenway PROPOSED GREENWAY

Existing Proposed

27 proposed Beltline Greenway

28 Beltline Greenway concept

29 streetscape & mobility improvements

30 East Jefferson Avenue In the last 5 years:

1,350 vehicle crashes

39 pedestrian crashes

9 fatalities

31 East Jefferson Avenue

pedestrian crossing at Jefferson Avenue and Chene Street 32 proposed East Jefferson Avenue improvements: next 2-3 years

33 proposed East Riverfront Section

34 existing

existing streetscape at Campau and Atwater Streets 35 proposed improved Joseph Campau Street

36 publicly owned development parcels

37 publicly owned development parcels

existing Atwater Street at Milliken Harbor looking west 38 Atwater Street development concept

39 Franklin Street area

existing Franklin and St. Aubin Street looking west 40 Franklin Street heritage area concept

41 What’s Coming Parks and Green Open Space

• MDNR to expand Milliken Park. Residents and Stakeholders participate in planning meeting launching Summer 2017

• DRFC begins Uniroyal and Coast Guard RiverWalk Expansion in Fall 2017

• DRFC unveils Atwater Beach Summer 2018

42 What’s Coming Greenways

• Beltline Greenway construction begins in Spring 2018

• Campau Greenway improvements begin in Spring 2019

43 What’s Coming Streetscapes

• Jefferson Avenue complete street improvements begin Fall 2017

• Jos Campau streetscape begin Spring 2018

44 What’s Coming Development

• RFP for Stone Soap Spring 2017

• RFP for Atwater Parcels in Summer 2017

• RFP for Brodhead Armory Fall 2017

• DEGC outreach and support for East Riverfront property and business owners

• Abatement District and Zoning improvements presented to City Council Spring 2017

45 a framework to guide investment

detroit YOUR! east riverfront

Creating a great and inclusive riverfront:

World-class public space (parks + streets) Greenway connections to the neighborhoods Accessible (transportation + parking) Authentic, diverse and local retail 46