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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
 
36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185
Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 724.721.2310

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Carlson Blvd. Closed Due to Park Improvement Construction

Westland, MI - Please be advised that beginning Thursday, December 5 through Friday, December 6, Carlson Blvd will be closed (open to local traffic only) between Ford Rd and Marquette. 

 

 This road closure is due to road and utilities construction surrounding the Central City Park Improvement Project.  Construction has begun on a state-of-the-art facility that will host numerous activities, incorporating concerts in the park and the All American Farmers' Market. Future plans for the unique facility will include, the installation of seven pavilions, a concession area with family style restrooms, and walking paths. The paths will connect the new amenities as well as the popular Play Planet and H�O Zone at Tattan Park.

 

Thank you for your patience during this time as we upgrade our community amenities.

 

For further information please contact the Department of Public Service at 734-728-1770.

 

 


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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