In all, eight existing recreation centers will undergo renovations including Adams Butzel, Chandler Park, Coleman Young, Dexter-Elmhurst, Farwell, Heilmann, Patton Rec Center and the State Fair Band Shell. Find the latest subscription deals and offers here.
The spending includes $30 million from the city's share of American Rescue Plan Act funds, $10 million in city bond funds and $5 million from businessman and entrepreneur Roger Penske. "If you lived in this community, and you know what this community has gone through, you will rejoice with us that this is happening." "This certainly is the place that people came not only when they're in trouble, but when they are in need of food, in need of recreation, and when they need the spirit of God to direct them in the right path," Moore said. Helen Moore, longtime community advocate, said when the center was forced to close, it had many building violations with only $900 in the treasury and no grants left. It's one of a dozen recreation centers in the city that are slated for renovations, expansions and reopenings with a total spending of $45 million, city officials announced outside of Dexter-Elmhurst Thursday. Detroit - Doors of the former Dexter-Elmhurst Community Center on Detroit's northwest side have fogged with dust since its closure in 2019, but community leaders hope that promised renovations will be the heart of revitalizing a dilapidated part of District 7.īy 2024, the city of Detroit plans to reopen the vacant building and invest $8.5 million in its renovation for an indoor sports facility, community rooms and kitchen space for events and classes.
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