Ypsi’s Depot Town wins $15,000 grant to develop nearby parks

Life at Ypsilanti’s two marquee parks is about to get a little bit better now that Fifth Third Bank has given a $15,000 to the Depot Town Community Development Corp. to improve nearby parks.

The money will … (working on it)

Frog Island and Riverside parks line the Huron River, connecting Ypsilanti‘s two city centers: downtown and Depot Town. Many of the city’s big festivals, such as The Michigan Elvisfest, are held in the parks each year. The improvements will be just the latest in a series of recent upgrades that have included installing new lighting.

The Depot Town CDC’s is working to exploit opportunities for the historic district along with its surrounding community. A primary focus has been the revitalization of its park system and developing it as a featured attraction. The CDC plans to secure $2.5 million for capital improvements by working with Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, City of Ypsilanti, Depot Town DDA and the Washtenaw County Administration.

Source: Gerry French, Depot Town Community Development Corp.
Writer: Jon Zemke