The East Riverfront Assets Study is a focused look at parks and sites along the East Riverfront as part of the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan.
East Riverfront Assets Study
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A focused look at the parks and sites on Detroit's East Riverfront
East Riverfront Assets Study Report
The East Riverfront Assets Study (ERAS) is an in-depth study of the parks and sites along the East Riverfront from Hart Plaza to St. Jean Ave. The study is part of the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan 2022 - 2032. The study and recommendations were developed based on community feedback, observations and analysis from a technical consultant team, and coordination between city departments.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the over 18 month process for this study.
Study Overview:
Sites Studied:
- Hart Plaza, Joe Louis Fist, Spirit Plaza
- The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater
- Owen Park, Erma Henderson Park and Marina
- Engle Memorial Park, Reid Memorial Park, Riverside Marina
Supporting Appendices:
Past Community Meeting Presentations and Feedback
Round 1 - Spring Focus Group Sessions:
- April 7th, 2021 - Owen & Erma Henderson - Recording & Presentation
- April 13th, 2021 - Jefferson Village - Recording & Presentation
- April 14th, 2021 - St. Jean Boat Launch & Riverside Marina - Recording & Presentation
- April 15th, 2021 - The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater - Recording & Presentation
- April 21st, 2021 - Civic Center (Spirit Plaza, The Fist, Hart Plaza) - Recording & Presentation
A Summary of the Focus Groups can be viewed and downloaded HERE
Round 2 - Community-wide Survey:
- During the months of June, July and August, the City of Detroit - Parks and Recreation solicited feedback via a survey.
329 responses were collected from the public during that period of time.
View and Download the Survey Results HERE
Round 3 - Fall Community Meetings:
- November 15th, 2021 - Erma Henderson, Riverside Marinas and St. Jean Boat Launch - Recording & Presentation
- November 16th, 2021 - Civic Center - Hart Plaza, The Fist, Spirit Plaza - Recording & Presentation
- November 17th, 2021 - Owen Park and Erma Henderson Park - Recording & Presentation
A Summary of the Focus Groups can be viewed and downloaded HERE