Grand Prix opponents: Belle Isle should not remain a billionaire’s private racetrack
Race opponents dominated two hours of comments with impassioned statements about how the beloved park should not remain a billionaire’s private racetrack.
State moves closer to new contract for Grand Prix on Belle Isle over objections
The state is pushing forward with a contract to renew the annual Grand Prix at Belle Isle over concerns about the impact on the environment and recreation.
State kicks out man from Belle Isle for passing out anti-Grand Prix fliers
Freedom of speech or disturbing the peace?
State ‘will likely’ renew contract to keep Grand Prix on Belle Isle beyond 2018
But don’t expect the DNR to take input from the public.
Belle Isle committee won’t back up claims about park improvements
Transparency remains elusive at the state-controlled Belle Isle.
Public left in dark about future of Grand Prix at Belle Isle
Will the public have any say on renewing the contract for the Belle Isle Grand Prix after it expires in 2018? Maybe not.
State neglects water main break at Belle Isle as fireworks approach
The state and city can’t agree on who’s responsible for a water main break that forced the closure of a popular restroom used by thousands of people during the fireworks.
No proof Grand Prix spent $13M on Belle Isle improvements since ’07
Grand Prix officials and the state won’t say how much of the claimed $13 million in improvements went solely or mainly to build and improve the race circuit on Belle Isle.
State: Two-thirds of Detroiters support Grand Prix at Belle Isle
DNR chief Ron Olson said the “statistically significant” survey results provide a basis for continuing the race.
City, state fail to assess Grand Prix’s environmental impact on Belle Isle
What is the environmental impact of the Grand Prix on Belle Isle? Here’s why no one knows.