Middle Allen Road Improvement Project

The "Middle Allen Road Improvement Project" includes several components and will be completed in phases. The first phase features the centerpiece of the project, which is a downtown pocket park at the corner of White and Allen Roads. The park will feature a 12-foot clock tower surrounded by brick pavers, patterned concrete, new landscaping beds, new seating areas, and game tables. Additionally, new street light fixtures to match Park Avenue will be installed along Middle Allen in phase 1 as well. The remainder of the project includes additional street parking, a new road surface for Middle Allen, utility line burial, alley and streetscape improvements, and enhanced pedestrian spaces. The scheduled completion for the project is 2007.

Fortunately, there is no tax increase or millage increase involved. The entire project is funded with DDA tax increment revenues and bonds. Over $4.5 million will be spent on this project without raising taxes. The DDA believes this project is a strong positive step for the economic development of downtown Allen Park.

For more information about the Allen Park DDA, please contact the Executive Director, C. James Sabo at 313-928-0940.