Welcome to Downtown Allen Park

The City of Allen Park is affectionately called the "Jewel of Downriver" and for good reason. We have a pedestrian friendly downtown with a unique retro-style, specialty shops, great restaurants, and the best downtown movie theater for miles. We invite you to visit downtown Allen Park and experience the retro feel and timeless appeal.

Request for Bids 2011-2012 Snow Removal

and De-Icing   Snow Bid Specs 2011-2012

 

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking bids for snow removal and de-icing of DDA parking lots, adjacent public areas and selected public sidewalks for the 2011-2012 winter season.  These areas are commercial zones and must be plowed and/or shoveled completely before 9 a.m. (except as noted for Ecorse Road/Cortland).  No salt may be applied on sidewalks; the contractor must use a chemical deicer, such as calcium chloride.

 

Bids must be sealed in an envelope marked “2011-2012 Allen Park DDA Snow Removal and De-icing” and will be accepted until 3:00  p.m. on October 19, 2011 . 

 

 

Farmers Market

 

The Farmers Market is held every Friday 2-7pm

June through last Friday in October

On Park Avenue

between Harrison and McLain Streets

Live music each week from 5-7pm

 

Vendors Contact Market Master Mary Anne Demo

maryannedemo@gmail.com

 

We are currently looking for vendors to participate in the farmers market that runs June through October. If you are interested please fill out a vendor application form Vendor Application.  All vendors should review the Policies and Guidelines Policies and Guidelines.

 

Instituting a Complete Streets Policy

City Council and the DDA Board approved a resolution in support of Complete Streets Policy. The Complete Streets bills (HB 6151 and HB 6152) passed the Michigan House in late June. The objective of Complete Streets provides economic and health benefits to the residents and visitors of your communiy.

For more information on Complete Streets go to: http://www.completestreets.org.