Summary
Council green-lit three grant applications: $400K for the Joe Louis Greenway Dearborn Link trail, $450K for an industrial greenbelt project on the south end, and $500K for a fully accessible playground at Levagood Park — though the playground requires a full $500K local match.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Combined local match of about $745,900 if all three grants are awarded.
Trail users, the transit-dependent Lonyo neighborhood, south-end fence-line communities, and children of all abilities.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Dearborn City Council — Council Meeting — 2026-09-22
A $2.3 million contract replaces aging playgrounds at Levagood and Oak Parks with inclusive, accessible playscapes — space-themed at Levagood, oak-tree-themed at Oak Park — replacing wood chips with safer poured surfacing. A $500,000 state grant is pending, which would be refunded to the city if awarded.
Dearborn City Council — Council Meeting — 2026-03-24
Council green-lit three grant applications: $400K for the Joe Louis Greenway Dearborn Link trail, $450K for an industrial greenbelt project on the south end, and $500K for a fully accessible playground at Levagood Park — though the playground requires a full $500K local match.
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