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CITY SWEAT CLUB @ Durfee Innovation Center

A community-driven movement founded by Coach Gabrielle Wilson, hosting group fitness, run/walk clubs, and community impact events like back-to-school drives.

Hope Village Revitalization Farmers Market

Every Wednesday, June through September, the Hope Village Farmers Market (across the street from FOCUS: Hope) not only brings fresh and local produce to the Hope Village every week – it is also a neighborhood connector and a hub of cultural activity, with music, spoken word performance, yoga, and much more.

Linwood Fresh Market

Designed by local nurse Sonya Greene, this is more than a grocery store, it’s a neighborhood wellness hub. Linwood Fresh Market is her prescription for a healthier neighborhood—providing the tools to live well, starting with what we put in our bodies.

Joe Louis Greenway – Dexter Corridor Connection

A newly funded $2 million planning grant will bring the Joe Louis Greenway's west side segment through the Lonyo-to-Dexter corridor. This project will directly connect Dexter-Linwood to 27.5 miles of protected trail running from Patton Park to the Detroit Riverfront, creating a multi-modal connection that will link the neighborhood to the rest of the city without a car.

Dexter Retail Pop-Up Hub

This innovative shipping-container retail hub at 13200 Dexter creates affordable opportunities for local entrepreneurs to launch and grow their businesses. Home to Detroit Smoothie Café and Chef Dre's Barbeque Jazz & Soul, the space provides an accessible pathway to brick-and-mortar ownership while adding new energy and locally owned businesses to the neighborhood's commercial corridor.

12th Street / Rosa Parks Blvd. + Clairmount Marker

The intersection where the 1967 Detroit Uprising began, now Rosa Parks Boulevard and Clairmount, is one of the most historically significant corners in all of American civil rights history. It is a pilgrimage site for history seekers and a reminder of the courage and frustration that changed a city.

Central Collegiate Academy (Central High School)

Detroit's oldest public high school, founded in 1858, sits on an 11-acre Georgian campus in Dexter-Linwood. This landmark building features a history that includes generations of Detroit graduates, a founding mission as an academic gateway to the University of Michigan, and a proud tradition that alumni celebrate loudly to this day.

Blue’s Restaurant

Traditional soul food and comfort food in a straightforward manner. The kitchen takes the daily fish catches and any fresh items, turning them into crispy, deep-fried fish, chicken, or chops, along with home-style sides. Because of the large portions and strong flavors, it is a favorite among locals, and with each order, Blue’s provides the genuine, time-tested Detroit taste.

In Harmony Café

A community-owned coffee shop and café on Dexter Avenue opened in 2022 by Tahlib and Keyona Barnes. It stands as the first major new business to open on the Dexter corridor in years and a consistent gathering spot that Mayor Duggan specifically called out as a symbol of the neighborhood's commercial revival.

Helen Moore Community Center & Ed Davis Park

Opened November 2025 after an $11.9 million ARPA-funded renovation at 11825 Dexter Avenue. This brand-new community center, named after 50-year neighborhood advocate Helen Moore, features a gym, weight room, dance studio, art and STEM rooms, a kitchen classroom, and the new Ed Davis Park outdoor sports complex next door.

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Indian Village

Beginning at the historic marker on Iroquois Avenue, this free, year-round route guides visitors past the historic homes of Henry Leland, Edsel Ford, and the Scripps family using interpretive markers and archival imagery.

Holiday Home Tour

This festive December tradition opens select neighborhood mansions decorated beautifully for the winter holidays, offering a cozy evening counterpart to the popular summer tour.

The Indian Village Neighborhood Yard Sale

An annual September event where residents open the garages and carriage houses of their historic estates to offer unique antiques, architectural salvage, and vintage furniture.

Sindbad's Restaurant & Marina

A classic Detroit riverfront institution since 1949, located just minutes from Indian Village. It features a full-service marina, an iconic patio, and a beloved menu of Great Lakes perch and fresh seafood.

The Centennial Garden

A beautifully hidden Victorian garden at the corner of Seminole and Charlevoix avenues, featuring period-appropriate plantings, a central gazebo, and antique benches maintained by the local garden clubs.

Pewabic's Annual House & Garden Show

Taking place each June, this vibrant summer festival transforms the pottery grounds into an outdoor biergarten featuring food trucks, live music, and a curated ceramic art showcase from dozens of independent artists.

Pewabic Pottery

A National Historic Landmark at 10125 East Jefferson Avenue operating continuously since 1903. Visitors can explore the museum for free Tuesday through Sunday, view docent-led exhibitions, participate in glazing workshops, and purchase handcrafted ceramics.

Annual Indian Village Home & Garden Tour

Held on the second weekend of June, this open-house tour invites the public into several of the neighborhood's most elegant restored mansions to view private ballrooms, ornate gardens, and master craftsmanship.

West Village Association Block Party & Community Events

With a calendar of bimonthly meetings, a holiday celebration, and resident-organized gatherings, West Village stands as one of Detroit’s most engaged communities. This active spirit culminates in the annual block party in the historic district, the one day of the year when every resident on the block knows exactly where to be.

Fauno Floral Atelier

A beautifully designed flower and lifestyle boutique stocking imported blooms, houseplants, custom candles, and curated home goods.

Eugenie

A sustainably focused boutique on Kercheval showcasing clothing, accessories, and home décor from women-owned and eco-conscious brands.

Encarnacion & La Fonda Street

A Motor City Match dual-concept space on Kercheval that functions as a specialty espresso bar by morning and transforms into a vibrant Latin American kitchen serving custom bowls and tacos by night.

Barkside

A unique hybrid off-leash dog park, bar, and coffee shop on East Jefferson that hosts popular trivia nights, breed-specific meetups, and lively weekend gatherings.

Sister Pie

A nationally acclaimed bakery at 8066 Kercheval, named one of the best bakeries in America by Thrillist, now offering baking classes, special orders, and Eastern Market pop‑ups.

Marrow

A James Beard-nominated restaurant and working butcher counter on Fischer Street, celebrated for its farm-to-table menu, famous smash burgers, bone marrow dishes, and exclusive meal club events.

Red Hook Coffee

West Village’s original neighborhood café anchor at 8025 Agnes serving exceptional pour‑overs, espresso drinks, and pastries with vegan options in a cozy, living‑room atmosphere that made many locals fall in love with the neighborhood.

Boston‑Edison Historic District

One of America's largest residential historic districts, featuring more than 900 homes built between 1905 and 1925. Stroll past grand Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Arts & Crafts mansions designed by Albert Kahn, George Mason, and other renowned architects, many once home to Detroit icons including Henry Ford, Berry Gordy, and Joe Louis.

Café Noir

Opened in 2024 by Evan Fay and Asher Van Sickle, it blends Parisian charm with Detroit soul, serving as a cozy community space, remote work spot, and rotating local art gallery.

Voigt Park

Designated historically as an "ornamental park" featuring open green spaces, mature trees, and surrounding historic architecture.

Summer Attic Sale

A major neighborhood-wide public event held each August. Residents open their historic garages and homes to sell antiques, architectural salvage, vintage furniture, and unique estate treasures.

Self-Guided Walking & Driving Tour

Created by the association's archivist, these detailed self-guided routes cover the historic homes of Joe Louis, Henry Ford, and Berry Gordy, with free printable guide PDFs available on the neighborhood website.

Concerts in Boston-Edison

This community-curated music series brings live outdoor performances directly into the actual yards and gardens of the neighborhood's historic properties.

Holiday Home Tour

This highly anticipated December tradition opens five neighborhood mansions in the historic district all dressed up for the holidays. The event includes guided bus tours and a Winter Wonderland Marketplace hosted at the Sacred Heart Seminary.

Northern Lights Lounge

A classic neighborhood institution on West Baltimore Avenue just steps from Boston-Edison's southern edge, offering live jazz, local electronic DJs, weekend brunch, and a sprawling outdoor patio.

Baobab Fare

A Burundian-owned East African restaurant on Woodward Avenue at the neighborhood's edge. Founded by refugees Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere, it offers exceptional samosas, injera-style dishes, and fresh juices in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

The Rectory Detroit

A full‑service pizza restaurant opened in September 2025 in the restored former rectory next to The Congregation, serving hand‑tossed pies with house‑made sauces and locally sourced ingredients in a historic home.

The Congregation

Detroit’s best coffee shop as voted by Axios readers in 2024, operating inside a restored 1920s church at the neighborhood’s edge, serving espresso, cocktails, and food by day and hosting weekly DJs, drag bingo, food trucks, and community events by night.

Kiesling

A neighborhood bar located in the heart of Milwaukee Junction serving great cocktails, wine, and beer. Kiesling’s co-founder, Ashley Davidson, was awarded into the 2024 cohort of Women Entrepreneurial Leaders at the James Beard Foundation.

Oak & Reel

A contemporary Italian restaurant sourcing the freshest seafood, paired with house-made pasta and seasonal dishes, all served in a stunning yet casual environment. Expect bright, clean, bold flavors and a carefully curated wine and cocktail list.

Dutch Girl Donuts

Founded in 1947 by John and Cecelia Timmer, this historic donut shop served up classic donuts and coffee up until it closed in 2021. It reopened in 2024 under new local ownership, hiring back familiar faces.

Freya

Named one of the New York Times' 50 most interesting restaurants in the U.S., this multi-course dinner location focuses on executing the points of upper echelon restaurants in larger markets while ditching the pomp and circumstance that make regular people feel out of place.

Hospitality Included Festival

Detroit's most celebrated food and drink gathering returns to Milwaukee Junction every August, featuring more than 40 of the city's best restaurants, bars, and pop-ups operating as vendors in the Detroit Design District at 6545 Oakland Avenue.

Tangent Gallery & Hastings Street Ballroom

One of Milwaukee Junction's longest-running creative institutions, operating as an art gallery, event space, and music venue in a repurposed industrial building.

Chroma

A major mixed-use project at 2937 E. Grand Boulevard, famous for its giant Illuminated mural, that converted a Milwaukee Junction landmark into creative office space and a public food hall anchoring East Grand Boulevard.

Exhibit 3000 at Submerge Records

The world's first museum dedicated to Detroit Techno, operated by the legendary Underground Resistance collective inside their Submerge Records building. It documents the genre that was born in Milwaukee Junction's North End and became one of the most globally influential musical movements in history.

Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum

A U.S. National Historic Landmark at 461 Piquette Street, open Wednesday through Sunday, where visitors walk through the actual factory floor where Ford built the first 12,000 Model Ts. This site includes the original Secret Experimental Room, over 65 rare vehicles, and guided tours led by automotive historians.

Clark Park & Ice Rink

Located at Scotten and Vernor, this park serves as a year-round neighborhood hub, offering free outdoor skating in the winter alongside summer youth sports leagues managed by the Clark Park Coalition.

Black Horse Cantina

The building on Jefferson has been a neighborhood bar since at least 1945, when it was known as Gabel's, a regular spot for steelworkers coming off shifts at Zug Island. The Carrillo family took it over in 2004 and turned it into Black Horse Cantina, serving fresh tacos, birria, quesadillas, and Mexican dogs out of a classic 1950s-interior bar complete with a pool table and a backyard patio added in 2020.

Fantazma Market & Café

A community-first cultural café hosting a packed calendar of events, including a Pride Block Party, Día de los Muertos, and Small Business Saturday. In Southwest Detroit serving the River Rouge / Delray corridor, Fantazma Market & Café represents everything a local neighborhood hub should be.

Giovanni’s Ristorante

Open since 1968 on Oakwood, this is still the kind of place where people drive across the metro to eat. Frances Cannarsa built the restaurant out of a carry-out pizza spot, and before long, stars like Frank Sinatra were hosting private dinner parties in the back room. The dining room has welcomed George Clooney, Paul Newman, John Travolta, Tony Bennett, and Ryan Gosling. Frances's son, Randy, runs it now, the pasta is still made completely in-house, and you can sit at those same historic tables.

Motz Burgers

Serving fresh beef sliders off the same Fort Street griddle since 1929, this diner sits in the shadow of the Detroit Produce Terminal. The original family sold to the Mott family in the early 1930s, and the recipe has been handed down ever since, using fresh beef daily, onions sourced right across the street, and a well-seasoned flat-top flat grill.

Gordie Howe International Bridge Observation

Walk or drive to see the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America taking shape over the Detroit River, showcasing a once-in-a-generation piece of infrastructure right in the neighborhood's backyard.

Historic Fort Wayne

An 83-acre star fort on the Detroit River built in 1845 that witnessed the Civil War, WWII, and Detroit's entire industrial age. It is open for guided weekend tours from May through October at 6325 West Jefferson.

PLC Detroit

Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, Michigan's only HBCU, reopened in 2021 through the vision of Dr. D'Wayne Edwards and industry partners to train the next generation of creative talent in America's only UNESCO City of Design. Situated along the riverfront, PLC Detroit reimagines design education while housing historic artifacts, including Jan Ernst Matzelinger's lasting machine, the first automated device to attach a shoe's upper to its sole.

WNBA Detroit East Riverfront Campus

The future home of Detroit's WNBA expansion team will be a $50 million, 75,000-square-foot headquarters and practice facility on the former Uniroyal site at 6000 E. Jefferson. The project, breaking ground in 2027, also includes a 100,000-square-foot youth sports development academy and outdoor athletic fields, making it the single biggest transformation coming to Rivertown's eastern edge in decades.

Riverwalk Outdoor Adventure Center

An “up north, downtown” indoor nature space on the riverfront inside the historic Globe Building. It features a 36-foot waterfall, a climbable 40-foot bur oak tree, virtual kayaking and snowmobiling, a fishing-boat simulator, and a giant freshwater aquarium that lets kids and adults get a hands-on taste of Michigan’s forests, rivers, and wildlife before they head out to the real thing.

Brix Wine

A 1,500-square-foot boutique wine bar tucked into Rivertown at Franklin and Orleans. Run by sommelier Mikiah Glynn, it’s built for intimate tastings, charcuterie boards, and curated flights that spotlight winemakers who do not usually get the spotlight. It’s the type of lounge where you can spend two hours learning something new about wine and walk away with a wealth of knowledge.

Steve's Soul Food

A Detroit institution serving Southern soul food on Franklin Avenue just off East Jefferson. Its menu of fried chicken, catfish, mac and cheese, greens, and cornbread has earned loyal regulars from across the city and across generations.

Dequindre Cut

A car-free paved trail nearly two miles long. Covered in graffiti murals, lined with fitness stations, and busy year-round, it connects Rivertown's waterfront directly to Eastern Market.

William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor

Michigan's only urban state park, offering free fishing piers, picnic shelters, a wildlife berm, direct Riverwalk access, and the southern trailhead of the Dequindre Cut.

Atwater Brewery & Tap House

Rivertown's most iconic local brewery at 237 Joseph Campau. Founded in 1997 inside a 1919 factory warehouse, it serves craft lagers and pub fare in a historic taproom.

CRED Café

A Motor City Match-winning coffee shop and speakeasy at 6340 E. Jefferson. It operates as a neighborhood café by day, with a hidden bookcase door leading to a Prohibition-era cocktail lounge by night. It has become a popular gathering place for neighbors and visitors alike.

The Aretha

The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is an outdoor waterfront concert venue at 2600 Atwater Street hosting a full summer season of R&B, jazz, and soul. Its annual concert series makes it one of Detroit's premier live music destinations.

Better Made Factory Store

Located at 10148 Gratiot Avenue near 7 Mile, this outlet store serves as the direct retail hub for Detroit's iconic snack company, operating on the east side since 1930. Visitors and longtime residents stop in to pick up freshly made potato chips, popcorn, and specialty snacks right from the source where generations of local tradition are made.

Mike’s Fresh Market

A Detroit-based, family-owned full-service supermarket offering fresh produce, meats, seafood, deli and hot foods, bakery goods, specialty items, and name-brand groceries. The store also provides custom cakes, utility-payment services, an ATM, lottery tickets, and postage stamps, making it an important everyday shopping resource for local residents.

Coney Time

A 24-hour neighborhood coney island serving Detroit staples including coney dogs, chili-cheese fries, burgers, corned beef sandwiches, breakfast, wings, salads, and diner-style meals. Its round-the-clock schedule makes it a reliable option for food anytime of day.

DABO Detroit Community Entertainment Series

Organized by DABO Detroit, the monthly series at Sheffield Bridge Center Library features national R&B, jazz, and comedy acts such as Eric Roberson, Stokley from Mint Condition, Donnell Rawlings, and Eddie Levert.

Middle Eats

A Detroit-based, fast-casual Mediterranean concept featuring fully halal build-your-own bowls, wraps, and salads. You can stack chicken shawarma, steak, shrimp, fresh veggies, and sauces into more than 70 combinations, making it ideal for people who want something fast, and fresh.

Heilmann Recreation Center & Park

A full-service city recreation center at 19601 Crusade Street complete with a pool, gym, weight room, tennis courts, arts and crafts room, boxing gym, and green space. It is currently the site of a $1.8 million park improvement project funded equally by SNF and a National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy grant.

The Matrix Center

A comprehensive community hub at 13560 E. McNichols at Gratiot. It offers AAU youth sports, after-school programming, a computer lab, an emergency food pantry, a clothing closet, workforce development, counseling, GED completion, family activities, and biweekly Forgotten Harvest food distribution. It serves as the neighborhood's most essential anchor institution.

Detroit Blues Cafe

A live music venue and bar at 14493 Gratiot Avenue operating out of the former Sanders ice cream building. It offers the neighborhood's most soulful night out and a direct link to the musical heritage of the east side.

Capers Steakhouse

A by-the-ounce steakhouse at 14726 Gratiot Avenue operating since 1982. It has built a loyal following across all of metro Detroit and stands as the kind of east side institution where the steak is worth every minute of the wait.

Freedom Festival

The CRCAA's annual Juneteenth celebration at the Joy and Spinoza Green Space inside Rouge Park. This free, family-centered community party is one of the neighborhood's most beloved annual traditions, featuring food trucks, free haircuts, face painting, bounce houses, live African drumming and dancing, poetry, and storytelling.

Rouge Park Walking Club

A free, recurring weekly walking club inside Rouge Park led by "Nurse Knuckles" (Dr. Donulae Knuckles). Sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm, are open to all residents, and receive support from the Detroit Parks Coalition.

Brilliant Detroit Cody Rouge Hub

As the flagship location for the organization, this center provides free early childhood programs, family literacy activities, parenting workshops, and health and wellness resources for local families with children ages 0 to 8.

Mary’s Grill

A classic Detroit diner on Grand River that has been feeding the west side for decades. Started by Mary and her husband Skender after they immigrated from the former Yugoslavia, they built the kind of neighborhood spot where breakfast is served all day, burgers come out hot and messy, and the staff treats regulars like extended family.

D-Town Farm

A seven-acre certified organic farm inside Rouge Park run by the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network. It grows more than 30 varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs using sustainable methods, and it is open for community volunteers and farm-stand produce sales on Saturdays and Sundays during peak season from June through October.

Rouge Park

Michigan's largest urban park at 1,184 acres, larger than Central Park. Located within the neighborhood's western boundary, it features two Olympic swimming pools, an 18-hole golf course, mountain bike trails, 7 miles of walking and running paths, a campground, an archery range, playgrounds, and the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association's horse barn and living museum.

Assemble Sound

A full-service music company and recording studio headquartered inside LANTERN at 9301 Kercheval, within the Little Village neighborhood. Founded in 2015, it originally operated out of a vacant historic church in Corktown before expanding and moving to the east side.

Coup D'Etat

A premium women's boutique clothing and lifestyle shop that relocated to East Village to tap into the corridor's creative energy, contributing to a diverse retail mix that makes Kercheval one of Detroit's most interesting shopping destinations.

I.M. Weiss Gallery

A contemporary art gallery founded by Isabelle Weiss and operated out of a unique residential setting within Little Village. The space represents emerging and mid-career artists, deliberately blurring the line between private residence and public cultural space.

Collect Beer Hall

An independent, low-key beer hall that relocated to the Lantern Building in East Village, serving up cold craft brews and providing an inviting community space to meet the people building out the block.

Signal Return

A nonprofit letterpress studio operating out of a 4,300-square-foot space in the Lantern Building at 9301 Kercheval Avenue. The organization preserves traditional letterpress printing through specialized classes, open studio sessions, a retail shop, and free community printmaking events.

ALEO Detroit

An art-centric bed and breakfast operating within Little Village's former rectory building. It features an eclectic interior décor curated by local artists, offering a unique opportunity to stay fully immersed in the neighborhood's creative energy.

Father Forgive Me

A stylized cocktail bar built into the former rectory building of the Good Shepherd Church. Operating as a pedestrian-oriented social hub, it features a welcoming outdoor patio space that animates the neighborhood campus after dark.

Warda Pâtisserie at BridgeHouse

Led by James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Warda Bouguettaya, this acclaimed café and patisserie at 1286 McClellan Avenue serves seasonal French-inspired pastries and breakfast fare inside a beautifully converted historic home.

The Shepherd

The cultural and spiritual heart of Little Village. This 1911 Romanesque-style church was transformed into an art gallery, public library collection, performance venue, and community gathering space. The 3.5-acre grounds feature a Charles McGee sculpture garden and the local Tony Hawk skate park.

FOCUS: HOPE

A nationally recognized civil and human rights organization launched in 1968 by Father William Cunningham and Eleanor Josaitis in direct response to the 1967 uprising. The organization is dedicated to intelligent and practical action against racism and poverty through food programs, early childhood education, and comprehensive workforce training in manufacturing and information technology.

University of Detroit Mercy

Michigan’s largest Catholic university, founded by the Jesuits in 1877 and merged with Mercy College in 1990. Its main McNichols campus at Six Mile and Livernois anchors Northwest Detroit, offering more than 100 degree programs across engineering, architecture, nursing, law, and liberal arts.

Zussman Playground

A fully renovated neighborhood park within Russell Woods featuring new equipment, accessibility improvements, and community-created murals that have become some of the most-photographed spots in the neighborhood.

Florence Ballard's Home

A pilgrimage site for Motown fans, this was the residence of Supremes co-founder Florence Ballard during the group's rise to global fame. Located at 3767 Buena Vista, it forms a key piece of a walkable Motown history tour connecting Russell Woods to the legacy of Black music in America.

Durfee Innovation Society

A 176,000-square-foot former school building on Collingwood that Life Remodeled transformed into a multi-resource opportunity center. It is now home to more than 30 nonprofits and social-impact tenants delivering free after-school programs, job training, financial counseling, and mental health support for more than 25,000 Detroiters a year.

Parkman Detroit Public Library

A historic branch on Oakman Boulevard that anchors the area with books, computers, children’s programming, and community events just a short walk from Russell Woods. It serves as a welcoming civic space, offering free resources for students, families, and lifelong learners to gather, study, and connect.

Jazz in the Park

The RWSAA's signature summer event draws people from across Southeast Michigan to Russell Woods Park in late July for an evening of live jazz under the trees. It is free to attend and stands as one of the most joyful outdoor events in the city.

JLG Community Ride & Walk Events

The Joe Louis Greenway Partnership hosts regular programmed trail events, from seasonal community rides and wellness walks to fall festivals. These initiatives ensure the greenway functions as a living gathering space rather than just a path through the neighborhood.

Brooksey's Exclusive Lounge

A community sports bar and grill sitting directly adjacent to the Joe Louis Greenway's Warren entrance. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and community events, it serves as the neighborhood's most natural gathering spot for watching the game or meeting neighbors.

Equity Alliance of Michigan

A community-rooted nonprofit on Walton Street running an entrepreneur bootcamp, workforce training, youth summer enrichment, and monthly neighborhood block club coordination meetings. A Resiliency Hub expansion is currently underway to add co-working space, a commercial kitchen, and a family events center.

Warren Gateway Trailhead Park

A $6 million, four-acre greenway gateway park at West Warren and Central. It features a futuristic monumental playground tower called Unity, adult outdoor fitness equipment, a community pavilion, green infrastructure, and direct trail connections to Dearborn's park system, making it one of the best new family spaces in the city.

Joe Louis Greenway

The fully operational first segment of Detroit's 27.5-mile urban greenway (Joy Road to Warren Corridor) runs directly through Midwest-Tireman. It offers a car-free, paved multi-use trail for walking, running, and biking, enhanced with public art, interpretive historical signs, and trailhead parks stretching from Joy Road to Warren Avenue.