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Memorial Cup Legacy Project Continues with Symphony Lane Additions

November 10, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce that a new public gathering space will soon be coming to downtown Saginaw with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. One of several placemaking activities currently taking place in Saginaw, the Memorial Cup Legacy Project will serve to enhance the image of the city and commemorate the 2024 Memorial Cup taking place in spring 2024.

"The Memorial Cup Legacy Project underscores our commitment to supporting our neighborhoods as attractive places to live, work and play by transforming underutilized properties into productive spaces. This project is another step forward in our strategy to grow Michigan's economy by helping communities across the state 'make it' in Michigan," said Governor Whitmer. "This investment will boost community pride and enhance the image of the city during this international sporting event, while also bringing a longstanding asset to residents and visitors, attracting talent, and serving as a catalyst for additional investment in the region. Let's continue moving forward and working together to ensure anyone can make it in Michigan."

The Memorial Cup Legacy Project plans to redesign and enhance a 300-foot section of Symphony Lane, a city-owned street near the Dow Event Center entertainment district. The street will be rebuilt and transformed into a vibrant public gathering space with bump-outs and infrastructure for food trucks, electrical access, Edison-style street lighting, a pedestrian-friendly crossing, a Memorial Cup sculpture, lighting, landscaping and connections to the Dow Event Center.

The Michigan Strategic Fund awarded the city of Saginaw a $1 million Michigan Strategic Fund performance-based grant in support of the project. The city of Saginaw is certified with MEDC's Redevelopment Ready Communities program.

"As hosts of this major international event, the 2024 Memorial Cup Presented by Dow from May 24th-June 2nd, we are grateful to the MEDC for their support of this major legacy project," said Saginaw Spirit President and Managing Partner Craig Goslin. "The project will redesign and enhance Symphony Lane as it is transformed into an excellent/high quality food truck space for the Memorial Cup and beyond. It will surely be a Riverfront Saginaw highlight for decades to come long after the Memorial Cup is completed. The Memorial Cup Sculpture, lighting and landscaping will prove to be a can't miss attraction for thousands of Canadian and American visitors that will travel to Saginaw for the 10-11 days in late May of 2024."

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