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About Midland
The City of Midland...
Big City Life in a Mid-Sized Community
The Midland community provides the amenities of big city life with all the charm and
security of a mid-sized community.
Midland has experienced interesting initiatives in economic
development during the past 15-20 years. An emphasis on the revitalization of Downtown Midland has resulted in
the construction of a new City Hall, a four-story County Administration
Building, a three-story office building and parking ramp, and a building
renovation for the United Way and its agencies. A 150-apartment senior citizen complex and a
144-room hotel and conference center has added to and enhanced the
development and growth of the downtown area, as has the development of more
restaurants and specialty shops to draw residents and visitors alike to the area.
Downtown Midland received
a Michigan Main Street designation in 2005, one of only four communities in the
state to receive the recognition in that year. The Main Street program, part of
Gov. Jennifer Granholm's Cool Cities Initiative, has resulted in an increased
focus on developing a long-term, sustainable business district and enhance the
downtown's economic position.
Midland is also home to a regional shopping mall, constructed in 1991
and located on Eastman Avenue just north of US-10. The Midland Mall features four anchor stores complemented by more than 60 specialty
and name-brand shops. Many retail stores, hotels, restaurants and
entertainment facilities have located in the mall area, helping to bring a
full range of shopping, dining and
leisure opportunities to area residents and visitors.
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