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PRESERVING COMMUNITY
ups, plantings, maintenance and potential
fundraising opportunities. Consider building CHARACTER
these partnerships with adjacent or nearby
neighborhood HOAs to foster a sense of As Northville Township has developed over the past
ownership. 100 years, it has created a distinctive character in the
SAP19. Work with the State to highlight features Detroit region. Maintaining this character is key, as is
of and events held at Maybury State Park, ensuring that infill and redevelopment are compatible
a regional asset located within Northville and contribute to the charm and character valued
Township. by residents. Considering the character of proposed
SAP20. Partner with the City of Northville, Downtown development, along with open spaces, landscaping and
Northville (Development Authority) and the connectivity will help ensure that new development does
Northville Chamber of Commerce to maintain not take away from the long-established character of the
a robust annual list of events and festivals, Township.
and to find the most appropriate locations
within the Township or City for each event. MAINTAINING LIVABILITY AS A
SAP21. Continue to support existing recreation and
youth activity programs offered by non- CORE FOCUS
profits, sports associations and other local
partners in coordination with Northville Parks As the community developed and its character took
and Recreation efforts. shape, another hallmark of Northville Township became
its livability. Certain core characteristics, including a high-
MORE TARGETED PLANNING/STUDY quality public school system, preserved green spaces,
pathways, highly regarded public safety services and
SAP22. Conduct further study to determine types of family-oriented amenities, all contributed to this high
active amenities, such as pickleball courts or level of livability. Maintaining these features and building
dog parks, most desired by the community on them to boost residents’ quality of life even more
and appropriate locations to provide such should be a focus in all that the Township does.
facilities.
SAP23. Determine potential trail spurs that could
provide off-street access to existing amenities Partners
and non-residential development.
SAP24. Explore creating a process through which While the Parks and Recreation Department will be a
elements of existing or new parks (such as a key leader in implementing plan priorities related to
pavilion or playground) can be sponsored by Recreation and Amenities, partners may include:
a family, entity or corporation to aid in the – Wayne County
maintenance and upkeep of these facilities.
SAP25. Determine where additional pathway – Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
connections are needed to create a more – Northville Public Schools
comprehensive off-street network for – Rotary Club
pedestrians and bicyclists.
SAP26. Regularly update the Northville Community – Friends of Maybury
Parks and Recreation Plan for an up-to-date – The Community Foundation
assessment of park and trail conditions, – Boy Scouts of America
programming gaps and opportunities for
future parks and amenities that serve both – Country Garden Club
Northville Township and City residents. – Northville Soccer Association
SAP27. As Legacy Park continues into the
development and construction phases, – Northville Baseball/Softball Association
provide an update to the Trail Development – Thayers Corner
Plan: Legacy Park to inform residents and – Northville Art House
visitors of progress.
– Western Wayne County Therapeautic Recreation
– Northville Historical Society

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