Press Release | Office of the Mayor | This Week in Westland : September 15, 2018

For Immediate Release | Official Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36300 Warren Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 734.422.1230

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This Week in Westland
September 15, 2018 - September 23, 2018

Re-imagining Ford Road Final Visioning Session - Westland's Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is working on a master plan for the former City Hall site and the entire Ford Rd. corridor that will provide the framework for future development opportunities. Over the course of 4 days, residents and business owners were invited to attend sessions to share their input. The final session will take place on Saturday, September 14 from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd. During the session we will be r

evealing the ideas generated throughout the workshops. The basis for the Reimagined Ford Road Master Plan will be unveiled and light refreshments will be served.

Fall Fitness Festival - In honor of Westland's Healthy City Initiative, the city and Beaumont Hospital will host their first annual Fall Fitness Festival on Saturday, September 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join us to learn about health and fitness opportunities in Westland. The festival will take place at Tattan Park in the Lions Club Pavilion, located at 1901 N. Carlson St. There will be free healthy lifestyle demonstrations, fun workouts, wellness presentations, giveaways and more.

Battle of the Badges Charity Basketball Game - Come show your support for Westland's Hometown Heroes on Saturday, September 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, located at 32150 Dorsey. The Westland Police and Fire Departments will battle it out on the court and proceeds will benefit the Norwayne Harvest Festival. There will also be raffles and a bake sale.

Westland Library Book Sale - The Friends of the Library are holding their Fall Book Sale on Saturday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Westland Public Library, located at 6123 Central City Parkway.

Scheduled Upcoming Civic Meetings - Residents are invited to attend the upcoming City meetings. Below is a list of the meetings with their date, time and location:

Disability Concerns

The meeting of the Disability Concerns Committee will take place on Monday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

City Council

The Westland City Council will meet on Monday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

Housing Commisssion

There will be a meeting of the Housing Commission on Tuesday, September 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, located at 32150 Dorsey.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA Meeting will take place on Wedensday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

All American Farmers & Artisans Market - The Westland Farmer's Market will be open on Thursday, September 20 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion located at 1901 N Carlson. The Market will be open every Thursday through October. Please follow the Westland Farmer's Market on Facebook to keep up-to-date on happenings, vendors and more!

Free Bulk Drop Off Day - Westland residents can bring bulk items w/ proof of residency to the DPS yard, located at 37137 for free bulk drop off day this Saturday, September 22 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. As a reminder, this will be our last bulk drop off day as curbside pickup was reinstated in July. For details on acceptable items click here

"A Day for You" Event - The Westland Police Department is hosting an event aimed at children and young adults with special needs. T his event will consist of many different activities including interacting with police vehicles, canine demonstrations, tactical officers and equipment, and a tour of the police department. The event will take place on Saturday September 22 and the tours will be split into two different times. The first tour will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon and is by appointment only. This tour is geared towards individuals who are sensitive to sensory stimulation, (no lights or sirens will be activated, and tour group sizes will be limited to a maximum of 20 at a time). The second tour will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will be open to all children and young adults with special needs, but no sensory issues, (lights and sirens may be used).

This event will be held at the Westland Police Department located at 36701 Ford Rd

For more information, please call Aubrey Berman at (734)467-3200

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City. Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas. The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities. Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based. They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more. One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards. Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region. Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.