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Detroit purchases 7.5 miles to
build greenway loop
Good
news for Detroit bikers, walkers and general green-space lovers: The
city has struck a deal with Conrail to purchase 76 acres of railroad property,
which will be transformed into a bike and pedestrian-friendly greenway.
The
newly purchased land, stretching 7.5 miles, will connect to existing paths such
as the Detroit Riverwalk and Dequindre Cut. With upgrades coming to the
southwest Detroit Greenlink as well, the city envisions a 26-mile loop, known
as the Inner Circle Greenway, when all is said and done.
”The
Inner Circle Greenway is going to connect Detroiters from every corner of the
city to some of our greatest resources,” said Mayor Mike Duggan. “Residents
will have a safe and reliable non-motorized path of greenways and bike lanes
connecting them to the riverfront, Eastern Market, parks across the city and
more.”
The
land, which was purchased for $4.3 million, stretches along the Detroit
Terminal Railroad, which previously supplied resources for the Ford Model T
assembly lines.
"Conrail
has been part of the Detroit community for decades, and we're so happy that
this deal will help to further improve the community for generations to
come," said Conrail Vice President and Chief Counsel Jonathan Broder, who
added that the company will put $500,000 from the sale into an escrow account
to help "contribute towards remediation work along the
route."
Ultimately,
when the full loop is completed, the City of Detroit is hoping to connect
neighborhoods that were previously disconnected by the introduction of
freeways. And since 25% of Detroit residents are without car access, the
loop aims to provide safe routes for walking or biking.
The loop will run from 8 Mile to the Riverfront.
Palmer Park, Clark Park and Lasky Park are just a few of the
neighborhood parks that will be accessible for pedestrians and bikers via the
path.
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