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Improvements are underway at Detroit's Intervale Roselawn Park, accompanying an adjacent new segment of the Joe Louis Greenway.

Joe Louis Greenway to open 2 new miles of trail and new trailhead this year

The city of Detroit is charging ahead with its vision for the 29-mile Joe Louis Greenway. With about two miles of additional trail segments opening this year, 8.4 miles of the planned greenway are now complete.

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Hudson-Webber Foundation awards $2.9M to Detroit neighborhoods, Black orgs
Central City Health expands access to care with new downtown health care center
"Detroit has always been a city driven by innovation,” says Mayor Mike Duggan.
Detroit embraces AI as it adds ‘AI invitation statement’ to future RFPs

“We are excited to see how vendors and partners can leverage AI and other innovative technologies to contribute to the city's delivery of services while maintaining our standard for operational excellence,” says Sandra Yu Stahl, Detroit's Chief Procurement Officer.

“Creating greenspaces for community gathering and food production in our urban areas means more resilient neighborhoods that are able to provide for themselves and their residents,” said MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
‘The Giving Trees Park’: Detroit nonprofits partner on placemaking project in Core City

“Creating greenspaces for community gathering and food production in our urban areas means more resilient neighborhoods that are able to provide for themselves and their residents,” said MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.

"These Alebrijes are made from different car parts tying up our relationship with Detroit and our long-time contributions as a Latino community to the Motor City,” says artist Elton Monroy Durán.
New sculptures unveiled in Mexicantown draw inspiration from Mexican folk art and Aztec folklore

"These Alebrijes are made from different car parts tying up our relationship with Detroit and our long-time contributions as a Latino community to the Motor City,” says artist Elton Monroy Durán.

"Kelley Park is a shining example of how strategic investment can transform an underdeveloped community resource into a hub for recreation and community connection" says JJ Velez, Director of Public Spaces for the Gilbert Family Foundation.
Community celebrates completion of two-year renovation project for this Northwest Detroit park

"Kelley Park is a shining example of how strategic investment can transform an underdeveloped community resource into a hub for recreation and community connection" says JJ Velez, Director of Public Spaces for the Gilbert Family Foundation. 

“These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer.
Driving innovation: Corktown tech hub welcomes inaugural cohort of state’s Mobility Fellows Program

“These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan.

The award-winning Jason Hargrove Transit Center was first built in 1924 as the Dairy Cattle Building.
From Corktown to 8 Mile: Two major Detroit redevelopment projects receive design awards

“The awards are a wonderful recognition of our hard work and what we see every day at the park; people that are engaged and enjoying the beautiful gardens and settings of this unique, historic park and neighborhood asset,” says Jeff Klein, Deputy Chief of Landscape Architecture City of Detroit General Services Dept.

“NW Goldberg Cares provides neighborhood level space activation that meets the needs and wants of their community,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
New pocket park planned in NW Goldberg neighborhood to feature retro games and activities

“NW Goldberg Cares provides neighborhood level space activation that meets the needs and wants of their community,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.

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