Ypsi’s Depot Town wins $15,000 grant to develop nearby parks
Ypsilanti’s Frog Island and Riverside parks are getting a shot in the arm thanks to a $15,000 grant from Fifth Third Bank. The money will help redevelop and revitalize the parks that connect Ypsilanti’s Depot Town and downtown.
Life at Ypsilanti’s two marquee parks is about to get a little bit better now that Fifth Third Bank has given a $15,000 to the Depot Town Community Development Corp. to improve nearby parks.
The money will help redevelop and revitalize the parks by supporting capital improvements and community programs.
Frog Island and Riverside parks line the Huron River, connecting Ypsilanti‘s two city centers: downtown and Depot Town. Many of the city’s big festivals, such as The Michigan Elvisfest, are held in the parks each year. The improvements will be just the latest in a series of recent upgrades that have included installing new lighting.
The Depot Town CDC’s is working to exploit opportunities for the historic district along with its surrounding community. A primary focus has been the revitalization of its park system and developing it into a featured attraction. The CDC plans to secure $2.5 million for capital improvements by working with Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, City of Ypsilanti, Depot Town DDA and the Washtenaw County Administration.
Source: Gerry French, Depot Town Community Development Corp.
Writer: Jon Zemke
THIS STORY FIRST APPEARED IN METROMODE
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