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Woodward
between
Jefferson
and
Larned
now the
‘Spirit
of
Detroit
Plaza’
DETROIT
- Mayor
Michael
Duggan
and
other
civic
and
community
leaders
today
celebrated
the
opening
of the
new
“Spirit
of
Detroit
Plaza,”
a
vibrant
new
public
space
located
in front
of the
Spirit
of
Detroit
statue.
The
20,000
square-foot
civic
square
on
Woodward,
between
Larned
and
Jefferson,
will
celebrate
Detroit’s
diversity
and
complement
recent
enhancements
to
Woodward
Avenue,
such as
the new
esplanade
between
Larned
and
Campus
Martius.
During
the
initial
90-day
period,
the
civic
space,
as well
as
adjacent
streets
in the
immediate
area,
will be
closely
monitored
to
evaluate
the
overall
impact.
.Similar
public
spaces
have
been
created
in many
cities
around
the
world to
improve
walkability,
increase
access
to
public
space,
and
create
new
business
development
without
negatively
impacting
area
traffic
flow.
“Every
world-class
city has
a
central
plaza
where
people
can
gather
and
celebrate
its
civic
history,
and in
front of
the
Spirit
of
Detroit
is the
perfect
place
for all
Detroiters
to have
the
opportunity,”
said
Mayor
Duggan.
“We are
committed
to a
Detroit
that’s
open and
accessible
to all
and this
new
plaza
has been
envisioned
to
celebrate
all of
the
diversities
that
come
together
to make
us a
great
city.”
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