The City of Westland and the Friends of the Rouge are among 13 recipients of economic development funding recently approved by Wayne County Commissioners. The total funding approved by the commission last week was $19.8 million which augments some $170 million in community projects ranging from creating new residences and preservation of historic structures to development of walkways, greenways and recreation areas, according to a prepared statement.
Other support for the projects will come from the state, local foundations and private individuals. The projects are separate from the American Recovery Act projects previously approved for funding by the commission and not subject to federal deadlines.
“These projects fall into four categories: education, workforce development, affordable housing and parks and recreation,” Commission Chair Alisha Bell (D-Detroit) said.
The Friends of the Rouge organization based in Plymouth will receive $4.59 million to help develop the Rouge Gateway Greenway, the second phase of a 20-year walkway project linking Detroit and suburban communities.
The City of Westland was awarded $2.5 million to create the Nankin Square community center adjacent to city hall in the City Centre District.
