Press Release | Office of the Mayor | City of Westland to See Major Upcoming Investments and Economic Development

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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City of Westland to See Major Upcoming Investments and Economic Development

Westland, MI - Over the past year, the City of Westland has experienced tremendous economic growth. The city welcomed more than 20 new businesses as well as several large investments

Some of the most notable large investments include the new JC Penney appliance store and Sephora at the Westland Shopping Center and the re-purposing of the former Fitness USA building into an incredible power center occupied by Art Van Pure Sleep, T-Mobile and FedEx. The city also saw a $15 million investment by Kroger for their Cherry Hill location, a $4.2 million renovation by Parkside Credit Union and a $450,000 exterior renovation project by Todd Wenzel Buick/GMC.

The housing sector also experienced major growth with a $17 million investment by Greenwood Villa, the second phase of the Clyde Smith Farms subdivision, a soon-to-be $25 million Pulte residential subdivision on Joy Rd. and a $16 million Ciena Health skilled nursing facility on Newburgh and Ford Rd.

The former 5,600 square foot Max & Erma's will soon be home to Anna's House, a retro diner style restaurant that will specialize in providing all natural, fresh and unique dishes which meet the dietary preferences of the community. Anna's House is a premier destination restaurant with locations on the West side of Michigan.

Another announcement was the long awaited redevelopment of the former Quo Vadis site on Wayne Rd. The property will soon be home to Community Financial Credit Union who will build a brand new state-of-the-art financial facility and will also create two additional out lots for future development.

During his Annual State of the City Address, Mayor Wild teased Garden City Hospital's plans to make a major investment in the City of Westland later this year.

"As you can see, it's been a busy year and the City of Westland is continuing to grow in both the residential and commercial sectors," commented Mayor Wild.

Exterior Rendering for New Anna's House

Exterior of Community Financial Credit Union

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.