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Westland to Update 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Westland, MI - On Monday, November 18 the Westland City Council approved a professional service agreement with McKenna Associates to provide consulting and planning services for the completion of the 2014-2018 Wayne-Westland Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

The five-year plan is a requirement to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) to maintain eligibility for grant funding.

The conract is not to exceed $14,000 and will meet all of the requirements of the MDNR, with members of the McKenna team having prior experience in the technical prerequisites of the five- year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

"We have no doubt that with the expert team of veterans at McKenna Associates we will be delivered a final updated plan, which will aim to maximize the opportunities of local, state and federal grants to enhance and update our City parks," said Mayor Wild.

Public participation, in both Wayne and Westland, will help steer the master plan, as well as historic, community or cultural importance of current and future parks and recreation sites. The end goal is the create a plan that builds upon the success of the City's premier parks and recreation program.

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums. The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks. Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".