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SUMMARY:Beacon Park 2024 Sustainability Overview
DESCRIPTION:At Beacon Park\, we believe environmental responsibility and sustainability are key for a thriving\, healthy community. Each year\, we focus on environmentally centered\, accessible and sustainable practices through waste reduction and the use of onsite resources to create a greener future. \n \nEnvironmental and Sustainable Priorities: \n\nGreen Infrastructure\nEnvironmentally Friendly Transportation Access & Resources\nTrees & Vegetation\nWaste Management\n\n \nEnvironment\n \nBeacon Park actively engages in environmental responsibility through its design and onsite assets to provide the community and visitors with a sustainable\, public green space. Check out the sustainability accomplishments from 2024:  \n\nRecycled 1.43 tons of waste \n41 trees onsite that capture 1\,500 pounds of CO2 each year \n4 electric vehicle charging stations around the space’s perimeter \n4 onsite bioswales that help filter pollutants and reduce stormwater runoff\n4 recycling stations onsite \nGreenery and flowers onsite act as a bee sanctuary\n\n  \nLumen Detroit – Beacon Park’s flagship restaurant\n \nLumen Detroit was established and built as a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certified Building. Lumen features:  \n\n3\,400 sq. ft. of green roof that reduces surface runoff by 24% and holds 3 inches of water\nServes sustainably sourced select beer\, spirits and menu items \n\n  \nAccessibility & Connectivity\nBeacon Park serves as a central destination to help residents and visitors connect with other downtown locations\, while helping reduce the local carbon footprint:  \n\nLocated near 2 bus lines connecting visitors to local attractions and spaces\n10-minute walk to the QLINE and Rosa Parks Transit Center\n20+ bike racks onsite \nLocated less than 2 square miles from venues like Comerica Park\, Ford Field and Huntington Place \n\n  \nShare
URL:https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/beacon-park-2024-sustainability-overview/
LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Beacon Park Sustainability Report
DESCRIPTION:At Beacon Park\, we believe environmental responsibility and sustainability are key for a thriving\, healthy community. Each year\, we focus on environmentally centered\, accessible and sustainable practices through waste reduction and the use of onsite resources to create a greener future. \n  \n2025-Beacon Park Sustainability HighlightsUpdates copy (2)\nShare
URL:https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/2024-beacon-park-sustainability-report/
LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Detroit Fun Facts
DESCRIPTION:Detroit is a city that has something for everyone – locally-owned restaurants\, family-friendly activities\, amazing public spaces\, global events and so much more. Beacon Park is proud to be part of a community that welcomes residents and visitors from all over the world. \nHave you ever wondered what makes Detroit so unique? Here are some interesting facts about the park and the city you may not have known: \n\nDetroit’s Vernors is the oldest ginger ale still in production in the United States\nLumen Detroit at Beacon Park was the winner of the 2020 LIV Hospitality Design Awards\, “Winner in Architectural Design Restaurant – Casual”\nDetroit’s Belle Isle is the largest urban island park in the country\nBeacon Park was listed as one of the “9 Best Parks in Detroit” by Lonely Planet – a site dedicated to helping more people from different backgrounds experience the joy of exploration\nDetroit’s Eastern Market is the largest open-air\, wholesale and retail market in the United States.\nBeacon Park is only 1.5 miles away from the international border with Windsor\, Ontario\n\nHow many of these did you know? Share this on your social channels to test your friends’ knowledge of Detroit! \nShare
URL:https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/43565/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discover Your Downtown Detroit Retreat: Reserve a Lumen Chalet 
DESCRIPTION:At Lumen Detroit–Beacon Park’s flagship restaurant-guests can elevate their dining experience inside our park-side\, heated\, full-service private chalets located in the heart of downtown Detroit. Each chalet accommodates groups of up to 10 and offers a warm\, intimate setting with views of Beacon Park and the city’s seasonal skyline   \nLumen’s Chalet experience blends comfort\, American cuisine and downtown vibrancy – no matter the weather.   \nFor reservations and more information\, visit: Lumen Detroit   \nShare
URL:https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/discover-your-winter-retreat-reserve-a-lumen-chalet/
LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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SUMMARY: Four Seasons\, One Beacon: Experience Detroit in Every Light 
DESCRIPTION:Where Detroit Gathers in Each Season  \nBeacon Park is more than a public space-it’s a year-round destination that reflects Detroit’s creativity\, resilience and forward momentum. The venue opened in 2017 and spans 1.2 acres in the heart of the city. The park incorporates modern architecture\, immersive light installations\, open air lawns and a contemporary two-story restaurant-Lumen-into a singular experience that evolves with the seasons.    \nWhether it’s winter’s glowing activations\, seasonal markets\, summer concerts or fall festivals\, Beacon Park serves as a gathering place for millions\, cultivating community connection and showcasing Metro Detroit’s rich art and cultural scene while supporting local business and creating unforgettable experiences. Its design intentionally merges architecture\, flexible indoor-outdoor space\, and seasonal adaptability elements that have fueled new economic development and helped shape the neighborhood’s vibrant identity.    \nBeacon Park is a premier venue\, welcoming Metro Detroiters and international visitors to experience the city’s year-round energy.  \nShare
URL:https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/four-seasons-one-beacon-experience-detroit-in-every-light/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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