A groundbreaking on the property, located on the land between the Westland Community Health Center, 35700 Warren Road, and the main city fire station at 35701 Central City Parkway, is expected this month, officials said.
The $12 million project, called Nankin Square, is expected to be complete in September 2025. Officials said the project is an effort to help revitalize Westland Mall and increase public use in the area.
Westland Chief Business Development Officer Alex Garza said the park could be a catalyst for the mall property. "With that property being what it is, we’re looking for the mall ownership to hopefully redevelop the property,” Garza said."
The park project will include an amphitheater, play areas for children, a walking path, a grand lawn, space for food trucks and other attractions, according to current plans. Officials expect the park to be used for outdoor fitness events, concerts and other community events.
Garza told reporters that city officials believe that the installation of a premier park like the one proposed will attract developers of mixed-use projects to the Westland Mall site. Garza said the plan would help in the effort to create a downtown area in the city around Warren Road. He said this park project is “a big part” of that effort and help attract new residents to the city.
The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority has dedicated $8 million to the $11.6 million project, and the city has secured grants from the State of Michigan and Wayne County to pay the remainder of the costs, officials said.
Westland Chief Business Development Officer Alex Garza said the park could be a catalyst for the mall property. "With that property being what it is, we’re looking for the mall ownership to hopefully redevelop the property,” Garza said."
The park project will include an amphitheater, play areas for children, a walking path, a grand lawn, space for food trucks and other attractions, according to current plans. Officials expect the park to be used for outdoor fitness events, concerts and other community events.
Garza told reporters that city officials believe that the installation of a premier park like the one proposed will attract developers of mixed-use projects to the Westland Mall site. Garza said the plan would help in the effort to create a downtown area in the city around Warren Road. He said this park project is “a big part” of that effort and help attract new residents to the city.
The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority has dedicated $8 million to the $11.6 million project, and the city has secured grants from the State of Michigan and Wayne County to pay the remainder of the costs, officials said.
