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Westland Named Tree City, USA by Arbor Day Foundation
Westland, MI - The City of Westland was named a 2013 Tree City, USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in recognition of the City's outstanding commitment to effective urban forest management.

Westland earned this recognition by meeting the Arbor Day Foundation's program's four requirements: having a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

"I am honored that our All-American City has received this recognition," said Mayor Bill Wild. "It represents our commitment to support and invest in our community's environmental health."

This designation as a Tree City, USA also comes on the heels of the City planting over 100 trees to revitalize the landscape of the Norwayne Community. In addition, the City has a Mission Green program, dedicated to green initiatives, and DTE runs a community garden in Westland.

"Everyone benefits when elected officials, volunteers, and committed citizens in communities like Westland make smart investments in urban forests," said John Rosenow, founder and Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

Cleaner air, improved storm water management, energy savings, and increased property values and commercial activity are among the benefits of Tree City, USA communities.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a non-profit conservation and education organization with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information is available at arborday.org.

 

 

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

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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".  


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