- Neighborhoods will receive up to three signs that reflect each neighborhood’s unique identity
- City also providing one additional sign to highlight a specific community asset
- $500,000 project funded by city’s share of American Rescue Plan Act funds
Mayor Mike Duggan, along with residents and members of his Department of Neighborhoods and General Services Department today unveiled the first beautiful new gateway signage that is being installed to welcome residents and visitors to 65 neighborhoods across the city.
The City Council approved a $512,500 contract with Space Lab Development earlier this year to fabricate and install the signs, that will indicate the entrance to neighborhoods and the presence of established associations.
“Every one of Detroit’s neighborhoods has its own name and its own identity and we wanted to celebrate the pride residents have in their community,” said Mayor Duggan. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act, the City was able to help each neighborhood celebrate that pride.”
Each neighborhood will be able to receive up to three signs that welcome residents to the neighborhood. The wooden signs are more than 6 feet tall and about 4 feet wide, each highlighting an amenity of the neighborhood’s choice that reflects their area.
In addition to these signs, the city will partner with Brightmoor Makerspace Association to craft handmade wooden specialty signs. Brightmoor Makerspace is a center designed for youth and adults to foster their creative skills, craftmanship, and business ideas. Youth that are a part of Brightmoor Makerspace will collaborate to design the signs and they will be placed in areas such as community gardens or dedications of land.
The Department of Neighborhoods focused on neighborhoods that have an active neighborhood association. Applications were then sent out to those groups to fill out to request the signs. The Department of Neighborhoods worked closely with residents on the design, materials and location of…
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