Detroit’s Riverside Park is undergoing extensive renovations, will link up with two area greenways
A Detroit park that's set to become a greenway hub is in the midst of a breath-taking transformation.
Inside our Outdoors
This article is part of Inside Our Outdoors, a series about Southeast Michigan's connected parks, greenways, and trails and how they affect residents' quality of life. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance.
Studies show major economic benefits from parks and trails – and Michigan leaders are catching on
As local studies have identified billions of dollars in economic benefits from the region's parks and trails, area leaders have increasingly come together to acknowledge and better leverage those benefits.
Joe Louis Greenway groundbreaking planned for mid-spring 2021, Detroit to release framework plan
The kickoff of construction on the Joe Louis greenway is just around the corner, with an event that will likely include a public ceremony and the release of the JLG framework plan.
Mental health is a driving factor in a year of surging attendance at Southeast Michigan parks
Numerous factors have prompted huge increases in park usage during the COVID-19 pandemic, but most of them trace back to residents seeking mental stability during unprecedented chaos and uncertainty.
“Everyone seems to agree on this”: Southeast Michigan comes together to plan connected trails system
Stakeholders have adopted a more regional approach, thinking in terms of projects that build trail connections not just within a single county but across Southeast Michigan.
Detroit RiverWalk to expand after successful river remediation
After a multimillion-dollar river remediation effort, Detroit's RiverWalk is preparing to begin work on a new extrension on the city's east side.
