Port Authority Public Dock and Passenger Terminal
An exciting new passenger terminal and pedestrian pathway will soon
grace the Detroit River shoreline near the Ambassador Bridge, providing
a gateway to the region for cruise ship passengers from around the world.
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority (DWCPA) will build a multi-use
public dock and passenger terminal facility within the historical "Port
of Detroit" district - creating a unique destination along Detroit's
riverfront greenway.
The Port of Detroit is the second largest Customs
port of entry in the country, in terms of value of goods traded, and
the City of Detroit is the third largest city on the entire St. Lawrence
Seaway system. The Port of Detroit is also the only remaining major
port that does not have a modern public dock and passenger terminal
on its waterfront.
The planned passenger dock and terminal facility
will be located at the Port of Detroit/Clark Street site (formerly home
to the Boblo Island ferries) at W. Jefferson Avenue and Clark Street.
The dock will be designed to harbor cruise ships as well as any other
transient vessels visiting Detroit. Vessels such as naval frigates,
historical tall ships, racing yachts, tour boats and dinner cruisers
all need a place to dock. This facility will attract and accommodate
the visits of any of these historical, educational, and entertainment
vessels. Funding includes $7.5 Million from TEA-21 and other sources.
Preliminary design conceptual renderings
courtesy of Smith Group, Sterling Group.
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Waterfront views of the proposed site (old Boblo
Boat docking area).
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