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The Economic Development-Planning Department promotes the community as a good place to live and work through business attraction and retention activities. In fact, The City of Westland was one of the first cities in the state to establish a full-time Department of Economic Development. The staff writes grants, administers various contracts, helps boards, and maintains a database of information about the City.
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Michigan Business One Stop streamlines and bundles hundreds of state processes together for businesses to access via a “one stop” shop. On it, business owners can start and register a business, apply for licenses and permits, and pay fees, among other things. To learn more, visit the Michigan Business One Stop site by clicking the logo above. |
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A Team Approach to Economic Development
Our Team approach is based on the principles of retention, expansion, attraction and leadership. The City of Westland wants you to succeed and we share your priorities of completing a project on time and on budget. The Team collaborates with you to provide one point of contact, a fast response to your needs, and the flexibility required to achieve your goals.
Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of the Mayor, City Council President, Planning Director, Economic Development Director, Building Director, Planning Commission Chairman and Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman can be assembled quickly to craft a development plan that will help "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process.
For more information on doing business in the City of Westland, please contact Lori Fodale, Economic Development Director at (734) 467-3264.
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Ford Rd. 2020 is a conceptual design master plan providing a long-term physical vision for the Ford Rd. Corridor between Wayne Rd. and Central City Pkwy. The "plan" provides for a variety of potential improvements which include significant buildings, updated and common architectural designs and "village green" open space areas for special events, farmer's markets and civic gathering spaces and parks all designed to provide connection to and from the "City Center" including City Hall Complex, Central City Park and recent developments between the City hall complex and the Westland Shopping District.
Various tools are used to recruit new businesses, make infrastructure improvements, and help existing firms expand:
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The Wayne County TURBO (Transforming Underdeveloped Residential & Business Opportunities) Program aims to provide economic incentives to encourage new developments and improvements to property within Wayne County. TURBO reimburses investors by giving cash back to property owners who make significant real estate investments in Wayne County. Click Here for more information.
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) - Established in 1997, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority uses tax increment financing to help remediate environmentally affected sites in the community. A development plan has not yet been approved by City Council. The Authority is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
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Economic Development Corporation (EDC) - The corporation provides below market rate financing for eligible firms, with $23 million awarded to 15 projects since being established in 1976. The EDC is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
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Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) - Established in 1986 and under the supervision and control of the EDC, this authority is implementing an infrastructure improvement plan within a specified district. Improvements have included construction of the William P. Faust Public Library and adjacent performance pavilion, numerous road widening and utility projects, lighting and landscaping improvements.
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Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) - This 11-member board representing four taxing jurisdictions is implementing a development plan to improve a 2.5-mile section of the Newburgh Road corridor. Since its start in 1992, the Local Development Finance Authority has completed road widenings, traffic signal enhancements, and a CSX railroad/Newburgh Road grade separation, using federal ISTEA funds, state TEDF grants, and City major road funds.
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Downtown Development Authority (DDA) - Established in 1996, the DDA is governed by an 11-member board appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. The Downtown Development Authority is implementing an improvement and business development plan in a commercial district along Ford Road and Wayne Road south of Ford. An economic enhancement strategy developed by the nationally recognized consulting firm of HyettPalma is now underway. The DDA also helps firms by providing design assistance for redevelopment of commercial properties.
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