The planned Joe Louis Greenway is already bringing change to the neighborhoods near it.
Detroit's planned Joe Louis Greenway is bringing change to neighborhoods along the 29-mile, $300-million route.
According to an article by Olivia Lewis in Bridge Detroit, "City officials say the project will create opportunities to highlight Detroit culture and artistic influence while increasing economic opportunity through new developments in neighborhoods along its path. But some Detroiters worry that the massive development will change the fabric of the neighborhood and attract businesses that aren’t reflective of the community."
As home prices rise, residents worry about displacement and gentrification as the greenway project moves ahead. The city undertook two studies assessing the greenway's potential impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. One resident, Ryan Marie Davis, says she and her neighbors "want to see lessons learned from other city investments, such as decreasing traffic, opportunities for small businesses to flourish and quality, affordable housing options."
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