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Westland is a city located in southeastern Michigan in Wayne County. According to the Wikipedia page for Westland, its population was 82,111 at the 2020 census, making it the 10th largest city in Michigan. Westland was incorporated as a city in 1966.

History

The area that is now Westland was originally divided between Nankin Township and Livonia Township in the 1830s. Pioneer families started settling the area in the mid-19th century. The first schoolhouse opened in 1858 at the northwest corner of Warren and Newburgh roads. In the early 20th century the population of the area started to grow more rapidly as the automobile industry expanded in Detroit. The city incorporated as the City of Westland in 1966.

For more details on the history of Westland, visit the Westland Historical Society page.

Economy

Ford Motor Company operates a large manufacturing facility called the Ford Rouge Plant in Westland. In addition to automotive manufacturing, major employers in Westland include retailers like Meijer and Target, healthcare providers like St. Mary Mercy Hospital, government agencies, and businesses related to logistics and warehousing given Westland's proximity to airports and freeways.

For more on business and economic development in Westland, visit the city's business services page or the Wayne-Westland Community School District page on economic development.

Attractions

Popular attractions and landmarks in Westland include:

Westland Historic Village Park

The Westland Historic Village Park contains over a dozen historic buildings and over 50,000 artifacts that showcase the history of the Westland area. Some of the buildings date back to the 19th century and include a farmhouse, schoolhouse, barn, fire station and church. There are also heritage gardens, exhibits and events held at the park throughout the year.

Address: 857 N. Wayne Rd, Westland, MI 48185

Phone: (734) 326-1110

GPS Coordinates: 42.324181, -83.412341

Westland Center

Westland Center is an indoor shopping mall located on Warren Road that first opened in 1965. It contains over 100 stores, services and restaurants anchored by Macy's, JCPenney and Target. There is also a movie theater located in the mall.

Address: 35000 W Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185

GPS Coordinates: 42.324178, -83.413844

Mike Modano Ice Arena

The Mike Modano Ice Arena is a public ice arena and recreation facility located on Wildwood Road. It is home to hockey leagues and teams and also houses the H20 Zone indoor water park.

Address: 6210 Wildwood Dr, Westland, MI 48185

GPS Coordinates: 42.319719, -83.410585

Transportation

The major roads running through Westland are Michigan Avenue, Ford Road, Warren Road, Wayne Road and Merriman Road. These roads connect Westland to freeways like I-94, I-275 and I-696 for access throughout Metro Detroit.

For public transportation, the city is served by two bus systems - Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART). The nearest airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport located about 10 miles east of Westland.

For more on transportation in Westland visit the city's transportation page.

Education

Public schools in Westland are served by the Wayne-Westland Community School District. The district covers an area of 29 square miles and has nearly 12,000 students across 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and 3 high schools. Their main office is located at:

Address: 36745 Marquette St, Westland, MI 48185

Phone: (734) 419-2000

Website: wwcsd.net

For higher education, residents can attend Henry Ford College which has a campus located in Westland. Madonna University is also located just south in Livonia.

Local Resources

Here are some other useful resources for residents and visitors of Westland:




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