City crews will pick up loose leaves in Dearborn neighborhoods that have not yet completed their second round of collection through Friday, Dec. 6.
Dearborn is proud to have multiple business districts with a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in distinct areas across the city. Residents and visitors will find locally-owned shops, retail stores, restaurants, bakeries, and more.
Each district has an accompanying Board of Directors that helps develop programs and projects to improve each business corridor, including infrastructure, streetscape improvements and beautification, business recruitment and retention, events and programs, grants and resources, marketing and promotion, and more.
From the first sip of your morning coffee to browsing unique shops and exploring a world of cuisine, East Downtown Dearborn offers a vibrant and convenient experience for visitors and residents alike. Here, you'll find a mix of old and new, with historic storefronts housing trendy clothing stores, one-of-a-kind furniture shops, exquisite jewelry stores, vintage treasures, and local art for those seeking something truly special. You will also step into the rich coffee culture of Yemeni and Arab coffee shops that celebrate age-old brewing methods, resulting in aromas and flavors unlike any you've encountered. Explore restaurants serving Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and American cuisine to satisfy your global palate.
Come discover all that East Downtown Dearborn District has to offer!
East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority
The East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority (EDDDA) acts as a catalyst for improvements in East Downtown Dearborn via its continued support of marketing and promotions, streetscape improvements, maintenance, business recruitment, and property development. It collaborates with businesses, property owners, residents, community organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the city to create a vibrant Downtown Dearborn experience for all.
This charming district along Michigan Avenue offers a unique blend of historic architecture and modern energy. West Downtown Dearborn is known for its vibrant food scene and coffee shops, walkable streets, and trendy vibes. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor, you'll feel right at home here.
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The West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority (WDDDA) acts as a catalyst for improvements in East Downtown Dearborn via its continued support of marketing and promotions, streetscape improvements, maintenance, business recruitment, and property development. It collaborates with businesses, property owners, residents, community organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the city to create a vibrant Downtown Dearborn experience for all.
Warren Avenue in East Dearborn, spanning from Greenfield to Wyoming, possesses a thriving hub of diverse Arab American-owned establishments that include cafes and restaurants, pharmacies, grocery stores, butcher shops, coffee and nut roasters, bakeries, clothing stores, hair salons, and medical offices. This bustling stretch of businesses is predominantly owned and operated by Lebanese, Iraqi, Palestinian, Yemeni, Jordanian, and Syrian-Americans, infusing the diverse neighborhood with a delightful blend of cultural traditions, culinary delights, and a strong sense of community. This migration started in the late 1920s when Henry Ford opened the Rouge Factory and Arab Americans started settling in Dearborn and calling it home.
These shops cater to the Arab American community in Dearborn and neighboring cities. People from as far as Windsor, Flint and Grand Rapids regularly visit Dearborn for fresh produce, spices, and imported groceries from the Arab world. Moreover, visitors from various regions come to Warren Avenue to experience renowned establishments like Shatila Bakery, Super Greenland Market, and Al-Ameer Restaurant, which have been featured on various popular Travel Channel and Food Network programs, solidifying its reputation as a must-visit culinary destination. Due to the prevalence of Arab American food businesses on Warren Avenue, it serves as a welcoming gathering spot for both Arabs and non-Arabs, fostering a sense of unity through shared meals.
Warren Business District Improvement Authority
The Warren Business District Improvement Authority (pursuant to Act 280 Section 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 2005, as amended (“Act 280”), MCL 125.2871 et.seq) develops programs and projects which are aimed at improving the Warren corridor, including infrastructure, streetscape improvements and beautification, business recruitment and retention, events and programs, grants and resources, marketing and promotion, and more.
The Dix- Vernor commercial corridor, also known as the South End, has developed a distinct sense of community and a welcoming neighborhood character where family building and an enterprising spirit come together. Its buildings and businesses reflect signs of the successive waves of immigrants, beginning in the 1920s, who made this district the place where they first set down roots. Today, the South End is home to many Arab American families, including a large Yemeni American community, families who have added their own cultural richness to the community’s layered history — along with sought-after places to shop and eat.
Dix-Vernor Business District Improvement Authority
The Dix-Vernor Business District Improvement Authority (pursuant to Act 280 Section 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 2005, as amended (“Act 280”), MCL 125.2871 et.seq) develops programs and projects which are aimed at improving the Dix-Vernor corridor, including infrastructure, streetscape improvements and beautification, business recruitment and retention, events and programs, grants and resources, marketing and promotion, and more.