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    On March 1, 2017 the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy unveiled its latest plans for development on Detroit's east riverfront.

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    On March 1, 2017 the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy unveiled its latest plans for development on Detroit's east riverfront.

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    East Riverfront Framework Plan

    Uploaded by

    WDET 101.9 FM
    On March 1, 2017 the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy unveiled its latest plans for development on Detroit's east riverfront.

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    © All Rights Reserved
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    YOUR!

    detroit
    east riverfront

    Framework Plan update

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

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    a riverfront for everyone

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    community driven framework

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    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

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    new parks + waterfront improvements
    ~7. 5 acres of new parks

    ATWATER BEACH

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    existing Milliken State Park

    site

    previously proposed
    private development

    MILLIKEN STATE PARK

    RIVARD PLAZA 7
    existing Milliken site
    Statewith
    Parkpreviously proposed development

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    expanded Milliken State Park concept

    PROPOSED UNIROYAL PROMENADE

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    existing Chene Park west

    site previously proposed


    private development

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    existing Chene Park west

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    Chene Park west concept

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    existing Coast Guard site
    Coast Guard Site

    site previously proposed


    private development

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    existing Coast Guard site with previously proposed development
    Coast Guard Site

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    Atwater Beach concept

    Spruce Street Harbor Park


    Philadelphia, PA
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    Atwater Beach concept

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    existing Uniroyal site riverfront edge GABRIEL RICHARD PARK

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    existing Uniroyal riverfront

    Uniroyal riverfront looking east from Mt. Elliott Park


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    Uniroyal RiverWalk

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    expand Greenway connectivity to river

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    the Dequindre Cut

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

    TRAIL CONNECTION

    DEDICATED BIKE LANES

    Existing
    Proposed

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    existing Campau Greenway

    existing trail north of Lafayette Street 23


    improved Campau Greenway concept

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    Campau Street connection

    existing parking lot at Larned Street looking south 25


    new Campau Connector concept

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    existing Beltline Greenway PROPOSED GREENWAY

    Existing
    Proposed

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    proposed Beltline Greenway

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    Beltline Greenway concept

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    streetscape & mobility improvements

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    East Jefferson Avenue In the last 5 years:

    1,350 vehicle crashes

    39 pedestrian crashes

    9 fatalities

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    East Jefferson Avenue

    pedestrian crossing at Jefferson Avenue and Chene Street 32


    proposed East Jefferson Avenue improvements: next 2-3 years

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    proposed East Riverfront Section

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    existing Joseph Campau Street

    existing streetscape at Campau and Atwater Streets 35


    proposed improved Joseph Campau Street

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    publicly owned development parcels

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    publicly owned development parcels

    existing Atwater Street at Milliken Harbor looking west 38


    Atwater Street development concept

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    Franklin Street area

    existing Franklin and St. Aubin Street looking west 40


    Franklin Street heritage area concept

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    Whats 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

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    Whats Coming Greenways

    Beltline Greenway construction begins in Spring 2018

    Campau Greenway improvements begin in Spring 2019

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    Whats Coming Streetscapes

    Jefferson Avenue complete street improvements


    begin Fall 2017

    Jos Campau streetscape begin Spring 2018

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    Whats 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
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    a framework to guide investment

    YOUR! detroit
    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
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