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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 9h

Cool drone footage of the Joe Louis Greenway

Joy and Alpine Trailhead to Warren Gateway: Joe Louis Greenway Drone Footage August 5, 2025

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 1d

AB Ford Park ribbon cutting Wednesday October 15 @ 1pm at 100 Lenox.

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 2d

3rd Annual Rouge Park Mountain Bike Ramble is tomorrow Saturday October 11th 12-5pm. The event is sold out but plenty of room for spectating.
www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual...

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 2d

"Alagi... knowing that the greenway would be coming in and wanting to be a part of positive change in the neighborhood he grew up in. After being vacant for several decades, Alagi restored the restaurant and reopened it as Holy Bowly."
www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-look...

Detroit looks to rezone parcels along the Joe Louis Greenway

The city launched public engagement around efforts to rezone areas along the Joe Louis Greenway to ensure environmentally conscious and appropriate uses of adjacent land.

www.bridgedetroit.com

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 3d

📣 West Grand Boulevard bike lane online meeting on Wednesday October 15 6pm. Proposed project would add bike lanes from Rosa Parks Boulevard to Cass Ave. Would like to hear from support especially from those living in the area.
cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/9144778107

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 3d

"This goes through neighborhoods, and it has impacts on the people in those neighborhoods because they're sprucing up their back yards, they're fixing their fences, they're painting their garages because the greenway goes right through there." www.wxyz.com/news/region/...

City of Detroit unveils new stretch of Joe Louis Greenway and statue honoring boxing legend

Detroit celebrated a major milestone Tuesday with the unveiling of a new two-mile stretch of the Joe Louis Greenway and a statue honoring the boxing legend in a new light.

www.wxyz.com

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 4d

Greater Corktown Choice Neighborhoods Street Improvements Community Meeting #2 on October 14, 2025 at 5:30pm at the PAL Corner Ballpark. City to present revised recommendations for Ash St., 14th St., 14th, Rosa Parks and Trumbull Overpasses and the 10th St. Greenway.
detroitmi.gov/departments/...

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 5d

District 2 community neighborhood walks start TODAY, October 7th 5:30pm from the Marygrove Conservancy.

Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 5d

REMINDER: The Joe Louis Greenway grand opening and status unveil is 1pm today at the new Grand River Trailhead, 10670 Grand River near Oakman. Might be a little rainy!

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 6d

Powell, who often vends along the Joe Louis Greenway and at Spirit Plaza... appreciates the new parks’ impact on her own business, but she feels like she’s “participating in this beautiful transformation” for the city overall.
metromodemedia.com/metro-detroi...

Metro Detroit parks' economic benefits boost businesses, tourism, property values, and more – Metromode

Parks have demonstrable positive impacts on local businesses, property values, tourism, environmental management costs, and even medical bills.

metromodemedia.com

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 6d

Detroit Planning Commission staff hosting an informational meeting on proposed downzoning along Joe Louis Greenway Tuesday October 7th 6PM at Second Ebenezer Church, 14601 Dequindre. Would reduce new intensive industrial uses.
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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 8d

Big Mike's Celebration of Life on Tuesday Oct 7th @ 8pm at SPKR BOX - 200 Grand River in Downtown Detroit. "We lost a legend this year and Detroit wont be the same without him. Truly an OG of the city and one of the main characters that made Slow Roll so successful, fun, and safe to ride."

Big Mike speaks in support of the Joe Louis Greenway before the Michigan Senate committee in 2018

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 9d

Another bridge flyover video. Still no final opening date has been announced.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JC7...

Canadian and US Bridge Flyover | Survol du site du pont canadien et américain - Sept 2025

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 9d

Great video from Visit Detroit highlighting the new 5.8 mile trail around Belle Isle and all that it connects.
www.youtube.com/shorts/H4Zgz...

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 10d

"In a bid to cut down on vehicle pollution and reduce friction with pedestrians and cyclists in southwest Detroit, new restrictions on truck routes will take effect Monday." 👍
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...

Detroit unveils restrictions against truck traffic in southwest portion of city

The city is trying to reduce air pollution and make roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

www.detroitnews.com

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 10d

Detroit math:
I-375 removal, $500 million+ (2025) for 1 mile
I-75 cap, $200 million for 0.7 miles.

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 10d

Just spoke with DPW about this and shared your image. Might not be a quick fix because some required delineator parts are on back order & currently unavailable.

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 10d

Show your math

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 10d

REMINDER: I-75 Cap Feasibility Study online public mtg TONIGHT Thursday Oct 2 5:30pm
downtowndetroit.org/event/i-75-c...

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 11d

City Planning Commission meets tomorrow Oct 2 6pm to discuss zoning code change that encourages housing that can grow active transportation use.
strongdetroit.org/2025/09/11/w...

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 11d

The Jacksons will lead two days of music, food and family activities as a much-awaited park on Detroit’s west riverfront celebrates its grand opening. Harvest Fest is October 25th & 26th.
www.detroitharvestfest.com/live-enterta...

General 2 — Detroit Harvest Fest & Food Truck Rally

SEE BELOW FOR A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE 2025 EVENT!

www.detroitharvestfest.com

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 12d

Joe Louis Greenway opening celebration and statue unveiling next Tuesday Oct 7th 1pm at the NEW Grand River trailhead, 10670 Grand River.
#Detroit #railtrail

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 12d

REMINDER: Trucks 101 advocacy training is TODAY Sept 30 5:30pm both in-person (w/5pm dinner) and online. Registration at
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 13d

Today kicks off Week Without Driving by America Walks and sponsored by Lime. Who's in? Has anyone used the 50% Lime discount yet?
weekwithoutdriving.org
#WeekWithoutDriving

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Detroit Greenways Coalition @detroitgreenways.bsky.social · 13d

Outlier Media pedaled through the city to see what it’s really like to get around on two wheels. "Can you actually get there?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsf0...

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