More than 450 affected residents are expected to get $33 million to either relocate or renovate their current home for the build of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, according to a press release from the mayor's office.
Families will have different options depending on where they are located. Some will have the opportunity to stay in their house or swap for one nearby. There are also renovation options so residents in the vicinity can get better insulation and/or windows installed.
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It's all part of a unique $48 million investment in the neighborhood stemming from the sale of city-owned property.
Officials also say $10 million of those funds will be used for job training programs related to the bridge. The city says the project is expected to create thousands of jobs.
Other funds will be used for air monitoring in southwest Detroit for the next 10 years, according to the press release.
“This kind of collaborative approach is how we are going to approach every major project that comes into our city,” said Mayor Duggan in a statement. “We were able to come up with a package that addresses the needs and concerns of the community in the area of the bridge and positions Detroiters to take advantage of the jobs that this once in a lifetime infrastructure project will create for years to come. We will continue to work closely with members of the CAG to ensure their voices are heard.”
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan along with state and Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority officials held a press conference to announce the details this morning.
