Gordie Howe International Bridge Hands Out $2.6 Million To Communities In Windsor And Detroit
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.
