Its a start. When they originally announced it SEVEN years ago I was hoping that the entire Greenway would be completed by now!
Hopefully we'll be able to ride on the portion between E.McNichols and W.Warren before 2025.
Some quotes from 2013
"While there is no definitive timeline for the completion of the railroad path, a rough version of the greenway could be in place in as early as two or three years"
"In total, about half the route is expected to be complete by 2014."
https://wearemodeshift.org/detroits-inner-circle-greenway-project-receives-needed-funding
Joe Louis Greenway Phase 1
The
City of Detroit announced the Phase 1 construction of the Joe Louis Greenway. This will mostly be on 3-mile section of the former Conrail property between Warren and Fullerton Avenues. Construction is expect to begin in the spring of 2021. The City adds, “Phase 1 will include separate paths for slow and fast users (such as walkers and cyclists) and will provide safe street crossings and neighborhood connections.” Awesome!
For those disappointed that only 3 miles are being built should remember that Phase 1 of the Dequindre Cut was less than a mile. Greenways that require environmental cleanup and are more than just a strip of asphalt or gravel are expensive. This is a fairly good start that will build momentum for further investment.
In the meantime, the City is asking everyone to take this survey to gather your thoughts and expected uses. The survey will close on August 21st.
The City is hosting an
online public meeting on August 13th at 6pm. This meeting is primarily focused on residents in the 48210, 48238, and 48204 ZIP codes as well as Dearborn residents. The City “heard loud and clear” during the Framework meetings that local residents wanted a lead voice in the greenway’s design through their community.
From DetroitGreenways.org
Survey Link
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/56650...ase-1-Survey-1