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Downtown Detroit Partnership kicks off I-75 Cap Feasibility Study with Public Meeting, Oct. 2

September 25, 2025

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), in collaboration with MDOT and the City of Detroit, will launch the I-75 Cap Feasibility Study with a virtual public meeting on October 2, 2025. The study will advance engineering and design work for a project that aims to reconnect neighborhoods to Downtown Detroit by creating a series of three park caps over I-75. Funded by a $2 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant, the feasibility study follows community visioning sessions that gathered input from hundreds of residents.

Who is affected

  • Detroit residents
  • Businesses in Detroit
  • Schools
  • Religious and cultural institutions
  • Neighborhoods divided by I-75
  • Downtown Detroit visitors

What action is being taken

  • The DDP is hosting a virtual public meeting on October 2, 2025
  • AECOM is conducting the feasibility study for the I-75 Cap project
  • The feasibility study is creating schematic plans and placemaking concepts for three proposed park cap designs
  • The study is evaluating traffic, pedestrian, and transit impacts
  • Engineers are preparing early-stage engineering and environmental documentation
  • Community engagement is continuing throughout the feasibility phase

Why it matters

  • The project aims to reconnect neighborhoods that have been divided by the I-75 freeway
  • It will create a shared vision for Downtown Detroit's evolving ecosystem
  • The park caps are expected to generate economic and social benefits for Detroit residents, businesses, and visitors
  • Public input is described as vital to the process of creating a successful project
  • The project represents ongoing evolution of downtown Detroit's vision

What's next

  • The virtual public meeting will occur on October 2, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • The feasibility study phase will continue over the next 12 months
  • Community engagement will be ongoing throughout the feasibility phase

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle