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Westland City Council Approves New Upscale Residential Development

Westland, MI -- On Monday, April 18 at the meeting of the Westland City Council, the council approved a proposed site plan for the new Nankin Mills Subdivision. The property is located at the north side of Ann Arbor Trail, at Hubbard Road, West of Merriman Road. The property is the former site of Nankin Mills Elementary School and comprises 7.39 acres.

The developer, Amson Development, is proposing a 31-lot subdivision which will contain city streets, concrete sidewalks, street lighting and street trees, as required for all residential development.

Amson Development proposes to construct 3 models of single-family homes in this subdivision. The first is a 2,270 square foot, 4-bedroom colonial, the second is a 2,395 square foot 3-bedroom colonial and the third is a 2,527 square foot, 4-bedroom colonial. All homes will be constructed with a brick exterior on all four sides to the top of the first floor.

The development will also contain a storm water detention pond at the east end of the site on the adjacent Livonia Public Schools property. A 24-square foot monument identification sign will be places at each entrance of the subdivision.

"The demand for new, upscale homes in Westland is really starting to take off following Westland's recognition by Wall Street 24/7 as one of the top 50 communities for young families," commented Mayor Wild. "New families are really attracted by Westland's schools and high quality affordable living lifestyle."

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.