The City of Detroit, community trailblazers, and business groups revealed a new and improved Clark Park which sits along Vernor Highway in southwest Detroit.
A ribbon cutting took place Thursday highlighting the $4 million project which was once put on hold like several projects around the city and nationwide due to the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fast forward to present day, the city describes Clark Park as “one of Detroit’s most inclusive public parks” because it’s ADA-friendly. The Americans with Disabilities Act which outlaws’ discrimination based on disability and promotes ease of access. In turn, causing the new improvements to expand the park – so everyone can enjoy all amenities.
The ADA is an important piece of legislation that has helped increase access and opportunities for individuals living with disabilities in the United States, and the ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many ways.
Clark Park improvements is yet another example of progression within the city.
The City of Detroit said $965,000 came from the city, $2.3 million comes from Invest Detroit through the Strategic Neighborhood Fund, and the remainder comes from donors like the Kresge Foundation, the Gilbert Family Foundation, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Agreement.
“Well, if you look at everything we’re doing, and we’ve built now five major parks in southwest Detroit in the last 5 years and it’s all partnerships with non-profits, business organizations and that’s how the city’s coming together,” Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said.
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