As part of the Detroit Free Press’ ongoing series exploring Michigan communities, this week we take a closer look at Garden City in Wayne County.
Appeal: Garden City is a mature, close-knit community defined by well-kept neighborhoods and predominantly single-family homes arranged along grid-patterned streets. Its commercial core runs along Ford Road, anchored by the downtown/DDA district at Ford and Middlebelt roads, where decorative lighting, brick pavers, and landscaping enhancements have helped revitalize the area. Additional retail and business activities extend along the busy Ford Road (M-153) corridor and the Middlebelt Road business district. A large industrial area is located in the city’s northwest section.
Facts: Garden City spans 6 square miles and has a population of approximately 27,380. It was incorporated as a city in 1933 and is bordered by Westland to the north, west and south; Dearborn Heights to the east and Inkster to the south…