Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies
Post Number: 2710 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 3:07 pm: | |
Riverfront Map http://imgsrv.wwj.com/image/ww j/UserFiles/File/RiverfrontMap _pdf.pdf |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 1345 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 3:13 pm: | |
I guess the lighter green must mean "imaginary riverwalk" because rivard and tri-centennial are not connected at all so far. We all had to take a jolly stroll down Atwater in order to see the Boblo Boat. |
Romanized Member Username: Romanized
Post Number: 238 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 3:20 pm: | |
The area is quite peaceful. That's why my friend was holding bible studies over there. To his dismay two freaks thought so too, and where F@#%ing right on a table one morning. Didn't even stop when he saw them. How often are the cops patrolling down there any way? |
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport
Post Number: 342 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 3:22 pm: | |
I can not wait until they build the @twater Lofts and Chene West and East so that the Riverwalk can be nonstop. |
Romanized Member Username: Romanized
Post Number: 239 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 3:32 pm: | |
The area is quite peaceful. That's why my friend was holding bible studies over there. To his dismay two freaks thought so too, and where F@#%ing right on a table one morning. Didn't even stop when he saw them. How often are the cops patrolling down there any way? |
Waxx Member Username: Waxx
Post Number: 229 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 3:46 pm: | |
Dang, Romanized, nice way to kill the atmosphere, ain't it? I understand that the walkway will be 24-7, and it will extend from Belle Isle to the Ambassador Bridge (which explains why Jefferson was closed off-for repairs I'm ASSuming) But once they connect the west side of Belle Isle to Mt. Elliot Park, as well as parts of Chene/TriCentennial Park, It'll be ready. I'm just going by hearsay. |
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa
Post Number: 927 Registered: 09-2005
| Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 3:49 pm: | |
During future River Days, it would be great to see temporary ferry access from Windsor to Detroit (although, customs could prove a problem), as well as temporary ferry service from Downriver and the Pointes. I am sure temporary service would be expensive, but for someone living near an area served by such temporary service, it would definitely be an event to mark on one's calendar! (Message edited by upinottawa on July 26, 2007) |
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000
Post Number: 257 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 4:14 pm: | |
quote:I guess the lighter green must mean "imaginary riverwalk" because rivard and tri-centennial are not connected at all so far. We all had to take a jolly stroll down Atwater in order to see the Boblo Boat. The light green means temporary. If you walked down Atwater to Tricentennial then you were following the light green pathway shown on the map. |
Elsuperbob Member Username: Elsuperbob
Post Number: 16 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 8:40 pm: | |
Upinottawa, that's interesting. For some time I've thought of the possibility of a permanent high speed commuter ferry linking the cities that hug the shore from Anchor Bay to Grosse Ile/Trenton. And possibly Windsor but then there's the customs issues. |
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni
Post Number: 505 Registered: 05-2007
| Posted on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 9:00 pm: | |
Found this youtube about the Detroit riverfront and Riverwalk. Apologies in advance if this is a repeat for some of you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =sUx-az-1GWw |
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000
Post Number: 293 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 10:29 pm: | |
A brief update: The DNR recently approved and signed a contract with the city for Phase II of Tricentennial State Park. That contract now needs City Council's approval. |
Eric Member Username: Eric
Post Number: 932 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 12:04 am: | |
When will construction on the next phase start ? (Message edited by eric on September 23, 2007) |
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000
Post Number: 294 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 1:24 pm: | |
Had the contract been worked out sooner, they wanted to break ground this fall. I'll ask if there is a new rough time line. Of course all bets are off since the DNR might be shutting down on October 1st. |
French777 Member Username: French777
Post Number: 233 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 2:24 pm: | |
What is planned for Phase II |
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport
Post Number: 387 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 3:04 pm: | |
The property between the @twater and the river will be started with a new waterway/creek, riverwalk connection, and some landscaping. Phase III is really the biggest phase in my eyes because it takes the Phase II project to the next level and completes the State Park from Atwater to the river. The 4th and 5th phases are for north of Atwater. |
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000
Post Number: 297 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 3:07 pm: | |
Phase II is the property from Rivard Plaza to the large grassy mound and between Atwater/@water and the river. It will be a restored wetlands with separate Riverwalk paths for cycling and walking. |
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport
Post Number: 388 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 3:10 pm: | |
http://www.michigandnr.com/Pub lications/PDFS/RecreationCampi ng/TSPH2.html There is the website with the master plan and the phases. |
Kid_dynamite Member Username: Kid_dynamite
Post Number: 237 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 4:34 pm: | |
"The property between the @twater and the river will be started with a new waterway/creek, riverwalk connection, and some landscaping" I don't know very much about this project, but how are they going to "make" a creek? Sounds strange. |
French777 Member Username: French777
Post Number: 234 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 4:49 pm: | |
That Water Taxi they talk about when will that be up and running!! |
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000
Post Number: 298 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 5:35 pm: | |
quote:I don't know very much about this project, but how are they going to "make" a creek? Sounds strange. An existing storm drain will be the creek's source. For all I know, that drain may have once been a creek. |
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000
Post Number: 369 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 8:04 pm: | |
The Latest Word The design work for phase II of the state park is 90% complete. The DNR expects construction to begin next June. This involves extending the Riverwalk upstream from the Rivard Plaza along the river then up to Atwater near the big grassy knoll. The DNR is working with the Watermark developers to continue the Riverwalk along the river from where the Boblo Boat is moored. Progress is also being made on the connector trail between the Dequindre Cut and the state park. I do believe that connector is on city-owned property. As noted in another thread, the nearby Globe Building received a brownfield tax credit. The DNR is hoping to put their visitor center within the building. |
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul
Post Number: 2162 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 8:16 pm: | |
"I do believe that connector is on city-owned property." The city does own huge swaths of land throughout that area as most of it was gathered up for the casinos... |
Rocket_city Member Username: Rocket_city
Post Number: 506 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 10:29 pm: | |
Cool! Thanks for the DNR link. The only thing I don't really like about the plan is the rerouting of Atwater. Oh well. May sound corney, but I've always dreamed of having a norther tree mini-forest along the river. I sure hope that plan gets implimented successfully. I also really like the soft engineering and how it creates an island! |
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000
Post Number: 371 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 12:13 am: | |
The last I knew, Atwater was not going to be rerouted. That's a change from earlier plans. |
French777 Member Username: French777
Post Number: 284 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 7:11 am: | |
is that water taxi really there because the lights in the back round look like the ones in Hart Plaza |
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 854 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 7:25 am: | |
Atwater was just repaved from Strohs River Place to Rivard. It would be pretty stupid to do that and then reroute the street. Although, it is Detroit that we're talking about... |
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport
Post Number: 447 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 11:15 am: | |
Is Phase II of the State Park still scheduled to start in the Spring? |
Living_in_the_d Member Username: Living_in_the_d
Post Number: 50 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 11:41 am: | |
Yeah, Where are the personalized brick pavers located at? I remember purchasing one for Detroit"s 300th birthday a few years back. |
Bobj Member Username: Bobj
Post Number: 3812 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 12:51 pm: | |
There are some by the Gateway to freedom and some down by the merry go round or whatever that area is called - I have one by that area that my wife bought me! |
Living_in_the_d Member Username: Living_in_the_d
Post Number: 52 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 1:14 pm: | |
Yeah, thanks j, now I can go search, after it warms up. |
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen
Post Number: 2763 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 1:26 pm: | |
To clarify, the Detroit 300 pavers are in front of the Gateway to Freedom Underground Railroad Monument on the edge of Hart Plaza. The River Walk pavers are in Rivard Plaza near the Carousel. |
Living_in_the_d Member Username: Living_in_the_d
Post Number: 54 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 1:54 pm: | |
Yeah, thanks K, now that you have pinpointed it, maybe I can go look before it warms up. |
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen
Post Number: 2764 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 2:53 pm: | |
You're welcome, L_in_the_d! Our family bought several pavers to celebrate Detroit 300 and our family's presence in Detroit since the beginning. I check out those pavers every time I'm at the riverfront just to see if they are clean and otherwise undamaged. |
Ericsprague Member Username: Ericsprague
Post Number: 36 Registered: 02-2006
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 4:26 pm: | |
An update from John Kerr at the Port Authority on Phase II of Centennial State Park: Heard back from the State Park project managers ... it sounds like they will attempt to start around June of this year. Probably will conclude with some final cleanup and landscaping in the Spring of 2009. Hopefully, a lot of activity scheduled for this Summer! |