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Economic Development Department

Warren Ave Transformation Project

The City of Dearborn Economic Development Department and the Warren Business District Improvement Authority (WBDIA) are establishing a corridor-wide facade improvement program for its entire area of operations using available CDBG resources. Through this program, businesses will be able to improve their exterior appearance in order to raise the quality of life through job creation and retention, blight prevention, and an increase in amenities that promote a livable and walkable community.

The district is also preparing to undergo roadway and infrastructure improvements using funds awarded to the City by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from the Safe Streets for All grant program.

About the WBDIA

Find out more about news, surveys and events relating to the Warren Ave Transformation Project

Learn more about upcoming updates, news, surveys and events relating to the Warren Ave Transformation Project from Dearborn’s Economic Development Department and our consultants.

Warren Facade Improvement Program

The City of Dearborn Economic Development Department and Warren Avenue Business District Improvement Authority (WBDIA) will begin accepting business applications for the Warren Avenue Facade Improvement Program (WFIP) on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. 

 

 

The initiative awards up to $200,000 in grant funding to selected businesses located along the business corridor between Lonyo Ave and Greenfield Rd to improve the exterior facade of their property. 

 

 

Funding will be awarded annually, with rolling application windows. Applications received by Jan. 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. will be considered for the first round of funding. 

Questions & Office Hours

Questions and concerns may be directed to the City of Dearborn's Economic Development Department.

Phone: 313-943-2150
Email: BusinessServices@Dearborn.gov