East Warren Streetscape Near the Finish Line

An aerial shot of the streetscape improvements to East Warren Avenue. Image courtesy of Jim West

The end of streetscape construction is in sight! The trees planted along the East Warren streetscape earlier this summer – mostly Michigan natives ginko, maple, elm, coffeetree, and planetree – have really made the avenue shine. There’s more planting to come this month. By next year the flower beds will be blooming with Michigan natives - allium, spirea, echinacea, prairie dropseed, catmint, blue oat grass, and fountain grass.

A few more trash receptacles and bike racks are coming, as well as signposts. And then we’re done!

We recognize that none of this would have been possible without a generous donation of $5 million from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan. And thank you to all the city departments that collaborated to make it all come together on schedule.

Those who kept their businesses on E. Warren open during two years of construction deserve special recognition. Your patience is sure to be rewarded as E. Warren grows into a revitalized business corridor.