Federal Grant of $20.7 Million to Propel Joe Louis Greenway and Iron Belle Trail Project in Detroit

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The City of Detroit has secured a pivotal $20.7 million grant from the Biden-Harris Administration as part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants. This substantial federal investment is earmarked for the Joe Louis Meets the Iron Belle: Connecting Communities in Detroit Project, which aims to enhance and expand the Joe Louis Greenway (JLG) and Iron Belle Trail (IBT). This initiative stands as a testament to the city’s commitment to creating accessible, green spaces that foster community connectivity and sustainability. The grant will fund the construction of two shared-use paths in Detroit, designed to integrate seamlessly into the broader networks of the Joe Louis Greenway and the Iron Belle Trail. The two trails will intersect at Woodmere and Dequindre Streets, and these areas will feature thoughtful amenities such as signage, benches, trees, and landscaping to enhance the user experience and environmental aesthetics. A significant portion of the funds, $10.5 million, will be allocated to extending the current Dequindre Cut Greenway north of Mack Avenue to Warren Avenue. This phase of construction will involve removing one traffic lane in both directions on Dequindre Street to build a dedicated shared-use path. This modification underscores a growing trend to...

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