Northville, Detroit score downtown streetscape grants

Thursday, June 17, 2010 | Source: metromode

Three local communities will benefit from Michigan Department of Transportation grants, which allow investment in trail and streetscape projects.

Grants were awarded to projects across Michigan, with downtown Northville, downtown Lake Orion, and Detroit's Midtown neighborhood landing investment dollars.

The city of Northville will make improvements to its downtown visual character, walkability, safety, and accessibility, while helping promote economic vitality. The streetscape project area includes Main Street, between Wing and Hutton streets, and Center Street, between Cady and Dunlap streets. Improvements include sidewalks, street lighting, benches, trash receptacles, street trees and landscaping, consistent with the work the city has previously done on its Town Square project. The project cost is $1.3 million, including $685,880 in federal funds and an equivalent in matching funds from the city.
The village of Lake Orion and Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority will enhance Broadway Street, from M-24 to Shadboldt, and Flint Street between Lapeer to Anderson. This includes replacing streetlight globes and installing brick pavers, benches, bike racks, trees, and tree grates. The project cost is $684,535, including $444,948 in federal funds and $239,587 in a match from the Lake Orion DDA.
The city of Detroit, in partnership with Wayne State University, will construct a streetscape project on Anthony Wayne Drive, from Warren Avenue to Palmer Street. This includes building ADA-compliant sidewalks, street lighting, trees, bike lanes, benches, and trash receptacles, which will improve safety, security, and walkability. The project cost is $704,855, including $563,884 in federal funds and $140,971 in a local match from Wayne State University.

Source: Michigan Dept of Transportation
Writer: Kristin Lukowski