Press Release | Office of the Mayor | Major Commercial and Housing Re-investments Announced in Westland

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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Major Commercial and Housing Re-investments Announced in Westland

Westland, MI -- The Westland City Council has recently approved two major re-investment projects, totaling over $17 million.

The first is a $17 million investment in Greenwood Villa senior living apartments. This investment includes $12 million in renovations with a $42,000 rennovation for each individual unit in the complex. They will also construct a 3,336 square foot community room addition to the south side of the building, a 1,209 square foot maintenance garage northeast of the existing building, a new 680 square foot pavilion east of the building and a replacement canopy at the north entrance of the building. Greenwood Villa Apartments has offered housing for seniors since 1977 and is comprised of 210 high rise units.

The second project was a request from Todd Wenzel Buick GMC for exterior renovations to the dealership building, located at 35100 Ford Road. The long-time Westland dealership, formerly Red Holman Pontiac, was recently purchased by Todd Wenzel, an owner of multiple car dealerships on the west side of the state. They propose to remove an existing overhang along the perimeter of the dealership and the area will be re-clad with an aluminum composite material identical to the existing facade along the showroom portion of the building. The project includes new overhead doors for access into the new dealership building. This project, which will result in an investment of around $450,000, is the first of multiple improvements planned for this recently purchased car dealership. These improvements will complete the modernization of the exterior of the building.

"We are pleased to see continued reinvestment in our community in both the residential and commercial sectors, " commented Mayor Wild. "These investments are representative of the continued growth and sustainability of the Westland community as a whole."

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, 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 Western Wayne Fire Association firefighters collaboratively serving the Cities of Wayne and Westland are licensed paramedics who responded to over 13,000 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, on 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.

Westland's philosophy is that government should embrace good business principles. Providing oversight over the City's operating budget of $60 million dollars, Westland is the only community in Wayne County with a 3-year balanced budget and an approximately 10 percent budget surplus.

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.