The City of Hastings and The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) are launching a new crowdfunding campaign through the Michigan-based platform Patronicity.

The campaign will provide funding for the last piece of the six-plus mile natural surface, multi-use trail system that will loop through the area’s rolling landscape.

 

“Now is your chance to make every dollar you donate to the Hammond Hill Trail Project go twice as far,” said Hastings Community Development Director Alan Klein.

“If we meet our goal of raising $21,000 by Jan. 5 through this campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Public Spaces Community Places Matching Grant program will double the amount.

“That’s a total of $42,000 to create over six miles of multi-use trails through one of the most scenic and under-utilized parks in the city,” Klein said.

 

For project details and to donate, go to: http://www.patronicity.com/hammondhill

 

The funds raised will create the natural surface, multi-use trail winding in a six-plus mile loop through woodlands, pastures and along the shore of Carter Lake, providing an opportunity for outdoor recreation for all ages.  A connector trail from the River Walk in Tyden Park, will make Hammond Hill Multi-Use Trail readily accessible by foot or bicycle.

“A trail system like Hammond Hill provides a multitude of recreational opportunities for the community and region alike,” said MEDC Community Development Director Katharine Czarnecki. “We are pleased to partner on and resource this public space creation in Pure Michigan beauty.”//

 

“The Michigan Municipal League is a strong supporter of the concept of placemaking and building on existing assets to create vibrant spaces,” said Dan Gilmartin CEO and executive director of MML. “This initiative in Hastings is a great placemaking example and with the public’s support, will become a source of pride for years to come.”

 

Public Spaces Community Places is a collaborative effort of MEDC, MSHDA, Michigan Municipal League, and Patronicity where local residents can use crowdfunding to be part of the development of strategic projects in their communities and be backed with a matching grant from MEDC.