Gordie Howe International Bridge Hands Out $2.6 Million To Communities In Windsor And Detroit
Hello time traveller!!
This article is 296 days old.
The information listed below is likely outdated and has been preserved for archival purposes.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project announced 13 new projects to enhance Sandwich/West Windsor and Delray/Southwest Detroit, representing $2.6 million(CDN) of the Community Benefits Plan.
Funding is provided through the Neighbourhood Infrastructure Strategy, a $23 million (CDN) direct investment on both sides of the border, informed through extensive community feedback. Public consultation undertaken in 2023 helped identify current community priorities and a subsequent Call for Proposals. Details on the new initiatives, which will be delivered over 2024-2025.
In Windsor, the programs include arts-based youth programming with Arts Windsor Essex, Community outreach with Assumption Cares, green space development at Maryvale, historical interpretation enhancements at the Duff-BâBy Mansion and the school lunch program with United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex County and COOK Up.
