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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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