Michigan has a new Main Street, and it’s located in the heart of a historic west side Detroit neighborhood. The Livernois-West McNichols area has been officially designated as a Michigan Main Street, bringing new resources and recognition to this community with deep roots.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, alongside city leaders, made the announcement outside local businesses that are part of the neighborhood’s ongoing revitalization.
“Let this honor and celebration be a reminder, we are investing in each other. We are choosing hope over cynicism, and we are declaring loud and clear that our story is far from over. In fact, we’re just about to get to the good part,” Whitmer said.
By joining the Michigan Main Street program, the Live 6 Alliance will receive 5 years of hands-on expert support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. This support will focus on revitalizing the strategic corridor in northwest Detroit…