Green Stormwater Infrastructure News
This page is a collection of news that promotes Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) activities throughout Detroit.
The inclusion of any news below is not an endorsement by DWSD or the City of Detroit.
Upgrading Detroit’s Aging Water and Sewer Systems Is a Work in Progress
Upgrading Detroit’s Aging Water and Sewer Systems Is a Work in Progress
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has been busy cleaning out combined sewers that contain waste and stormwater to build more capacity to help mitigate basement floodings. DWSD is making strides in upgrading the city’s sewer systems to address flooding issues due to heavy rain events through its Capital Improvement Program, a five-year, $500,000 plan.
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https://michiganchronicle.com/2023/10/28/upgrading-detroits-aging-water-and-sew…
CLEAR First Annual Symposium
CLEAR First Annual Symposium
Wayne State University's Center for Leadership in Environmental Awareness and Research (CLEAR) will hold its inaugural Annual Symposium to present new findings on maternal and infant health related to VOCs, and on new ways of detecting and monitoring VOCs in the environment and in people’s homes. Event will be held Tuesday April 4 9:00a.m. - 5:30p.m.ET, in-person and Zoom. Location:
Integrative Biosciences Center Seminar. For more information, contact Lara Treemore-Spears at 734-223-1224 or [email protected].
Integrative Biosciences Center Seminar. For more information, contact Lara Treemore-Spears at 734-223-1224 or [email protected].
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CLEAR webinar on EPA’s Superfund Program, VOCs and Vapor Intrusion
CLEAR webinar on EPA’s Superfund Program, VOCs and Vapor Intrusion
Wayne State University's Center for Leadership in Environmental Awareness and Research presents seminar on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The seminar will be on “EPA’s Superfund Program, VOCs and Vapor Intrusion,” to be presented by Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Nightingale, Federal On-Scene Coordinator at the United States Environmental Protection Agency. A Zoom meeting link will be emailed upon webinar registration. Cost: Free. Contact: Lara Treemore-Spears, 734-223-1224, [email protected]
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"Run of the Dead" Community Event at Patton Park
"Run of the Dead" Community Event at Patton Park
Join the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation and the Joe Louis Greenway teams to learn more about upcoming projects at Patton Park including: Joe Louis Greenway project, funded through a partnership with Michigan’s Department of Nature Resources; Parking lot/ Green Stormwater Infrastructure project; and Bird Meadow Project.
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- City of Detroit
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https://detroitmi.gov/events/learn-about-upcoming-patton-park-projects-run-dead…
Brightmoor Framework Plan
Brightmoor Framework Plan
The Planning and Development Department is working to develop a comprehensive neighborhood framework plan that includes the identification of vacant public land landscape, parks, housing redevelopment, economic development, utilization of public vacant land, and Green Stormwater Infrastructure strategies for the Brightmoor Framework Area.
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- City of Detroit Planning Department
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https://detroitmi.gov/departments/planning-and-development-department/neighborh…
Neighborhood Strategy
Neighborhood Strategy
To support the vision for Greater Corktown, the City of Detroit has identified Critical Community Improvements and additional projects that will enhance public spaces, create safer and more accessible streets, increase resident access to services and community supports, and position Corktown to become one of the City’s most sustainable and resilient neighborhoods -- integrating green infrastructure and developing active landscapes within all proposed critical community improvements
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- City of Detroit Planning Department
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https://detroitmi.gov/departments/housing-and-revitalization-department/choice-…