A portion of the Detroit riverfront east of downtown is getting a makeover that will preserve some land for public use and allow better access for residents and visitors.
Details were released Wednesday by the city's Planning and Development office, the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy and the Detroit Economic Growth Corp.
Parks and greenways will be added. Milliken State Park will be expanded.
A portion of Jefferson Avenue will get improved crosswalks and protected bicycle lanes. Work is expected to start this year.
The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy also will break ground on a promenade connecting the city's popular RiverWalk from Mt. Elliott Park to the MacArthur Bridge at Belle Isle.
The plan also is expected to lead to new investment and development in the area.
