City of Allen Park

Mayor: Gary Burtka

City Clerk: Michael I. Mizzi

City Treasurer: Kathleen Gaty

Mayor Protem: Tony Lalli Council: Francesco V. Tucci Beverly J. Kelley Kyle Tertzag Kevin A. Rourke Jim Flynn

City Administrator: Eric C. Waidelich

Economic Development Director: Mike Donofrio City of Allen Park

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 Allen Park was incorporated a village in 1927, a city in 1957.

 City was named after Lewis Allen, a well-to-do lawyer / lumberman .

 7.0 square miles of land.

 2009 SEMCOG estimates: 27,519 Population 12,277 Households 8,202 Families

Resource: Southeast Council of Governments: SEMCOG City of Allen Park

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SEMCOG Population Forecast

Resource: SEMCOG City of Allen Park

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 Allen Park intersects with easy access to major Michigan interstates / freeways

 10 Minutes away from either Detroit Metropolitan Airport or

 5 Hour drive to Toronto, Chicago, Traverse City, Cincinnati

 8 - 10 Hour drive to New York, D.C. , Nashville, St Louis City of Allen Park

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Hospitals / Medical Centers In the Area

Oakwood Hospital & Medical Centers

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Detroit Medical Center

Henry Ford Health System

University of Michigan Health System

John D. Dingell VA Medical Center City of Allen Park

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Detroit Metro Airport 10 minutes away

Welcomes nearly 36 million passengers each year Offers service to more than 160 non-stop destinations around the globe. City of Allen Park

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Ground Transportation 10 Minutes away or less City of Allen Park

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Hotels in within 5 miles

The Historic Dearborn Inn

Hyatt Regency Dearborn City of Allen Park

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 Allen Park is home to:

The NFL The Uniroyal Tire, World's Largest Tire City of Allen Park

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Allen Park Hosted The 2009 World Series of Bowling at the City of Allen Park

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Area Attractions

Detroit City of Allen Park

Economic Review Redevelopment of Landfill to a 1st Class Shopping Center

Ford Land, Ford Motor Company's real estate and development arm, has a development called Fairlane Green, a 1 million -square -foot green retail and recreational center on the 243-acre site of the recently closed Allen Park Clay Mine Landfill. Landfills can be successfully redeveloped to meet corporate, community, and environmental objectives. This Project Won Global, National, Regional, & Local Awards in 2008

•CoreNet Global’s - Global Innovator’s Award

EPA Region #5 Peoples Choice Award Award City of Allen Park

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Allen Park Veterans Administration Hospital

In 1937, Henry and Clara Ford donated 38 acres for the Hospital The facility was demolished in 2004 for redevelopment of the Independence Marketplace City of Allen Park

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Fairlane Business Park City of Allen Park

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Fairlane Business Park Overview

 Located east of the Southfield Freeway, south of Rotunda Dr, north of Oakwood

 First building occupied in 1993 / Approx. 263 acres

 21 buildings in the Park / Ford Land owns 18

 Ford Land has total of approximately 1.1M sq ft of single story, research & development space

 Current occupancy approximately 70%

City of Allen Park Economic Review Newest Development Allen Park Center Studio

A City Economic Development project focused as an Educational and Entertainment Complex for the Film Industry Located at I- 94 & Southfield Road

• Technology, Academic, Research & Training • Buildings & Office Space Available • Acreage Available for Development • Back Lot Space Available • Trained Workforce • Government / Film Incentives City of Allen Park Economic Review Allen Park Center Studio A Campus / Mall for the Education, Media Entertainment & Film Industry

Onsite are: Unity Studio Lifton Institute WAR Productions Roush Technical Engineering Stautzenberger College Allen Park Economic Business Center More … City of Allen Park Economic Review Allen Park is Home to many Local and National Businesses City of Allen Park

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Allen Park has a Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

Downtown Improvement Projects

Facade Grant Program

Classic Car Show City of Allen Park

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Downtown Business District Offers:

 Restaurants

 Movie Theater

 Ice Arena

 Fitness Center

 Bowling

 Farmers Market

 Street Fair

 Car Show City of Allen Park

Education Institutions :

Allen Park Public Schools

ALLEN PARK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Inter-City Baptist School City of Allen Park 5 yr Unemployment Track

Resource U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Compare % 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Taylor 6.6 6.4 6.6 7.6 13.8

Dearborn 5.4 5.3 5.5 6.3 11.5

Southgate 5.1 5.3 5.5 6.3 11.5

Lincoln Park 6.4 6.2 6.4 7.4 9.5

Allen Park 3.7 3.6 3.7 4.3 7.9

Detroit 14.1 13.7 14.1 16.0 27.0

Wayne County 8.7 8.4 8.7 9.9 17.7

Michigan 6.6 6.8 7.3 10.5 14.3

United States 4.6 4.3 4.8 7.1 9.5 City of Allen Park Economic Review

Commercial Certificates of Occupancy

2006 : 55 2007 : 53 2008 : 43 2009 : 45

Resource: City Building Department City of Allen Park Economic Review Jobs Roles Brought to Allen Park in 2009

 Film Media Skills Instructors (LIMS)  College Instructors (Baker College)  Call Center Customer Support Desk  Services  Technical Service Rep  Sales  Medical  Skilled Trade  Restaurants  Engineers City of Allen Park Economic Review

Real Estate Sales 2009 Commercial

 2005 28  2006 14  2007 14  2008 15  2009 06

Resource: City Assessor Department City of Allen Park Economic Review City of Allen Park Economic Review

Available Properties Listed on the City Web Site We have office space listed through Ford Land As well as office space in our downtown business district. www.CityofAllenPark.org/Business-Sites/Buildings.php City of Allen Park Economic Review

Business Cooperative Education Internship Opportunities:

Available from:

 Baker College  University Michigan Dearborn  Henry Ford Community College  Coming Soon: Stautzenberger College

More Info : City Web site : http://www.cityofallenpark.org/business-economic-development.php City of Allen Park Economic Review

Economic Development 2010 City of Allen Park Economic Review

Continue to Focus on:

 Business Retention and Expansion that will Create Jobs

 Business Recruitment – Market & Promote City

 Incentive Strategies on Business Districts That Need Help

 Market a Destination Strategies for Allen Park City of Allen Park Economic Review

Continue to Focus on:

 Real Estate Tour to Market the Residential & Commercial Properties

 Open City Business Center in the Studio Complex

 Coordinate Economic Development Projects :  Studio Complex  Fordland  Fairlane Green  Independence Market Place  DDA City of Allen Park Economic Review

2010 Business District Strategy

 Work with Real Estate Agents / Brokers to Establish New Business Opportunities.

 Promote Local Business

 Expand the Allen Park Economic Corporation Role to Help Local Business

 Promote Allen Park as a Business & Film Friendly Community City of Allen Park

Mayor: Gary Burtka

City Clerk: Michael I. Mizzi

City Treasurer: Kathleen Gaty

Mayor Protem: Tony Lalli Council: Francesco V. Tucci Beverly J. Kelley Kyle Tertzag Kevin A. Rourke Jim Flynn

City Administrator: Eric C. Waidelich

Economic Development Director: Mike Donofrio

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