Benton Harbor City Commissioners have formally approved a document laying out all of the plans for improvements to the Ox Creek Corridor after more than a year of work.

City Ox Creek Project Manager Dane Rasmussen tells us he’s worked with partners including the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission to develop the Ox Creek Revitalization Plan. It envisions improvements that could be made to the neglected waterway in the coming years, focusing on multiple areas.

“ Habitat restoration, potential economic development opportunities,” Rasmussen said. “W e’ve incorporated all those ideas into this strategic plan, or revitalization plan.”

Rasmussen says development of the plan included several public sessions with residents and consultation with both state and

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