Capitol Park improvements to begin now that Rosa Parks Terminal is open

Thursday, July 30, 2009 | Source: Model D

One of downtown Detroit's hidden parks is about to get a makeover.

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The temporary use of Capitol Park as downtown's bus terminal has ceased with the opening of the Rosa Park Terminal -- which is good news for the tiny urban park surrounded by a remarkably intact collection of historic buildings.

The designs for park improvements are being finalized, says Detroit Economic Growth Corporation project manager Malik Goodwin, and include improved sidewalks, landscaping and the relocation of the statue and remains of Gov. Stevens T. Mason to a more prominent spot.

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