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'Let There Be Light' campaign highlighted by Oak Park council
Summary
Council heard a presentation about the 'Let There Be Light' Patronicity crowdfunding campaign led by Southfield and the 8 Mile Boulevard Association to raise $50,000 (matched by MEDC) for artistic lighting at the 8 Mile/Greenfield/Lodge gateway; council members voiced support and encouraged public contributions.
Oak Park — Council members were shown materials about the 'Let There Be Light' gateway initiative, a Patronicity crowdfunding campaign led by the city of Southfield and the 8 Mile Boulevard Association with participation from Detroit and Oak Park. The campaign seeks to raise $50,000 that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation would match if the target is met.
Presenters described the project as artistic lighting to brighten the underpass at the 8 Mile Road, Lodge Freeway and Greenfield Road intersection — a gateway crossing that staff said is traversed by more than 100,000 travelers daily. Council members welcomed the project as a beautification effort intended to support economic development along the corridor and encouraged residents to consider contributing.
The presentation was informational and no council action was required at the meeting.
