WHAT: Check presentation and formal announcement of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) enhancement grant funds to local Detroit community partners. The projects are located in the Corktown and Southwest communities. They are Michigan Avenue (1-94 to Livernois) aesthetic improvements and Michigan Avenue (Rosa Parks Blvd. to 14th Street) streetscaping.
WHO: Key representatives from MDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, the city of Detroit and the following community partners: Corktown Citizen District Council, Greening of Detroit, Corktown Historical Society, Michigan Avenue Business Association, and the Southwest Detroit Business Association; and local officials and residents.
WHEN: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004
WHERE: 2132 Michigan Avenue (between 14th Street and Rosa Parks Blvd.)
BACKGROUND: The transportation enhancement grant enables communities across the
state to invest in projects that create people-friendly neighborhoods. Both
of these projects have been awarded "Cool Cities" grants announced by
Gov. Granholm in June. These grants will create walkable streets that will
continue to attract businesses and workers in the 21st century. This
program provides an average of 60% federal funds, with MDOT, local
agencies and the private sector providing the remainder of the necessary
funds.
Team MDOT and You: Working together to move Michigan forward
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