Officials at the city of Ecorse have a bold vision for transforming their community into a commercial, recreational, and residential hub – and they've got a broad range of economic development strategies to make it reality.
The City of Ecorse may not be known for its waterfront assets. But it's leading a growing movement to change how the city and its neighbors view their "blue" recreation and economic development potential.
The city of Ecorse is on the cusp of a new identity for the post-industrial era. Redevelopment of one industrial parcel is key to that vision.
A walkable business district along West Jefferson Avenue, a riverfront residential mixed-use district, and kayaks paddling down the Detroit River. That’s the vision Ecorse and River Rouge leaders have for their cities. And they recently took a massive first step toward establishing a joint framework to make it a reality.
Ecorse expects that information gleaned in the study will have immediate and practical use as the city pursues redevelopment projects across the city.
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