1. The Transformation of the Detroit International Riverfront

3. The Detroit Riverfront Vision

4. Vision: RiverWalk

5. Vision: Port Authority

6. Vision: GM Plaza & Promenade Reality!

7. Vision: Rivard Plaza Rivard

8. Vision: Tri-Centennial State Park & Harbor State Park Mission Serve as a “Gateway” to discover Michigan State ParksServe as a “Gateway” to discover Michigan State Parks Interpret Michigan’s natural resources and their relationship to our economic historyInterpret Michigan’s natural resources and their relationship to our economic history Connect with Detroit’s riverfront parks and adjacent neighborhoodsConnect with Detroit’s riverfront parks and adjacent neighborhoods Provide recreational opportunities for urban residents and visitorsProvide recreational opportunities for urban residents and visitors Empower Detroiters to embrace conservation careersEmpower Detroiters to embrace conservation careers Harbor: Reality!

9. Vision: Tri-Centennial State Park & Harbor To Dequindre Cut

10. Vision: Chene Park

11. Vision: Talon/Omni

12. Vision: Uniroyal Site -Linkages to Development -Work with Developer -Integrated Design

13. Vision: Gabriel Richard Park Gabriel Richard

14. Vision: Environmental Graphics Wayfinding Signage Interpretative Elements Donor Recognition

15. Vision: Vessel Docking Opportunities

16. Vision: Environmental Sensitivity

17. Vision: The West Riverfront West Grand St. Anne Rosa Parks Trumbull/6th

18. The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, Inc. Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization –Responsible for the establishment, improvement, operation, maintenance, security and programming of the Detroit RiverWalk and green spaces along the river –Responsible to a diverse 44-member board and committee structure manages conservancy –President & CEO along with dedicated to staff run the day-to-day operations Funding –More than $83 million raised to date –East Riverfront fundraising goal: $140 million –Kresge Challenge Grants $50 million in grants, awarded based on completion of key milestones and securing financial commitments –Public funding –Enormous thanks to our donors & contributors! –More work to be done Stay tuned! –www.detroitriverfront.org