Matt and Karen Cullen make $4 million gift to Detroit RiverFront Conservancy
Sherri Welch - The conservancy chairman and top Dan Gilbert executive and his wife are honored for their long-term commitment and support of the redevelopment of a 5.5 mile stretch of the city's west...
View ArticleKool & the Gang, air show, zip lines to highlight GM River Days
Annalise Frank - The Detroit riverfront bash is corralling 50 bands, a dozen food options and several air shows for its 12th year.
View ArticleDequindre Cut Freight Yard to open May 19 with party, BYOB camping
Kurt Nagl - The shipping container complex will house local retailers, food vendors and entertainment on the greenway near Eastern Market from May to September.
View ArticleNew York-based Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates to transform Detroit's West...
Sherri Welch - The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy held an international competition for a $50 million reimagining of the park along the Detroit River.
View ArticleNew West Riverfront Park likely to spur interest
Kirk Pinho - The area has been largely devoid of new development, but that could change, if what's happening to the east is any indication.
View Article4 design groups to present visions for Detroit's West Riverfront Park
Kirk Pinho - The competitors have worked on high-profile projects worldwide, including New York City's High Line and parts of Chicago's Millennium Park.
View ArticleJohn Hartig, manager for Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, named...
Kurt Nagl - Hartig will spend half a year in Ontario evaluating the past three decades of restoration efforts for the Great Lakes.
View ArticleHarvestFest Detroit to include preview of Dequindre Cut Freight Yard
Kurt Nagl - The free annual fall celebration along the Dequindre Cut will offer guests a first look at a market and entertainment space made of shipping containers set to open in the spring.
View ArticleRFP issued for Atwater Beach on Detroit's riverfront
Kurt Nagl - The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is spearheading the project at the former industrial site that it plans to turn into a "vibrant destination for people of all ages."
View ArticleRFP issued for Atwater Beach on Detroit's riverfront
Kurt Nagl - The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is spearheading the project and seeking tenants for food and retail.
View ArticleDetroit RiverFront Conservancy names four finalists in West Riverfront Park...
Tyler Clifford - The conservancy is sponsoring a design competition that will provide four finalists with a $30,000 stipend to develop and complete design concepts, developed over 10 weeks.
View ArticleDetroit RiverFront Conservancy names four finalists in West Riverfront Park...
Tyler Clifford - The conservancy is sponsoring a design competition that will provide four finalists with a $30,000 stipend to develop and complete design concepts, developed over 10 weeks.
View ArticleDetroit RiverFront Conservancy names its first chief development officer
Kurt Nagl - Cassie Brenske will take on the newly created role overseeing all development initiatives and fundraising strategies for the nonprofit.
View ArticlePublic interviews this week for firms in West Riverfront Park design competition
Sherri Welch - The eight semifinalists will vie to transform the space into a "world-class gathering place for Detroiters and visitors alike."
View ArticleWest Riverfront Park to get 'world-class' renovation
Kurt Nagl - The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is using a $345,000 grant and consulting more than 80 design firms for the project.
View ArticleDetroit RiverFront Conservancy to put on free movie, music nights for second...
Annalise Frank - The community space with picturesque views of the river will host five Riverfront Relaxin' events starting Thursday through mid-August.
View ArticleWest Riverfront Park to get 'world-class' renovation
Kurt Nagl - The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is using a $345,000 grant and consulting more than 80 design firms for the project.
View Article$2.4M for Detroit River ferries sits unspent after 7 years
Kirk Pinho - The Detroit Wayne County Port Authority has taken no action, even though the grant application says the boats would be purchased and operational within 12 months.
View ArticleGM River Days to bring music, adventure, air show June 23-25
Kurt Nagl - GM River Days is returning to the Detroit riverfront for its 11th annual bash, with new features including a 30-foot slide and carnival area as well as a musical lineup offering something...
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