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Detroit RiverWalk - Stroh River Place - Site #9

Detroit, Michigan


Project Goals and Objectives: Build a section of the Detroit RiverWalk in front of Stroh River Place and enhance riparian habitat

Project Description: A 305 meter section of the Detroit RiverWalk was built using a cantilever design with habitat features beneath the cantilevered RiverWalk

Cost: $1 million

Timeframe: 2006-2007

Partners: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Stroh Companies Inc., Omni Hotel, and Tallon Industries

Ecological Effectiveness: No post-project monitoring to date

Restoration Contact: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy