Detroit Grand Prix weekend expected to generate $100M in visitor spending
As thousands descend on downtown Detroit for Grand Prix weekend, some residents are questioning whether the traffic and road closures are worth it.
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As thousands descend on downtown Detroit for Grand Prix weekend, some residents are questioning whether the traffic and road closures are worth it.
Detroit police, fire, and city officials say public safety coordination for Grand Prix weekend has been underway for months, with enhanced technology, crowd management resources, and additional emergency services set to be in place.
Detroit received about $827 million through the American Rescue Plan Act, a once-in-a-generation infusion of federal funds designed to help cities recover from the pandemic.
When COVID-19 hit, Detroit received a historic infusion of federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act.
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