The City of Highland Park, MI - Government

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Highland Park was a rural farming community north of Detroit in the early 1900s when Henry Ford chose the community as site for his first great factory. Built east of Woodward Avenue, the Ford plant marked the early emergence of the moving assembly line process for which Ford became famous. It was here in Highland Park, in this "birthplace of mass production," that Ford produced millions of Model

T cars. And it was to Highland Park that tens of thousands of immigrants came for an unprecedented $5-a-day wage and a chance to enter the emerging middle class. The boom that swelled the population of Highland Park also worked wonders on its neighbor to the south, the City of Detroit. Detroit literally grew up and around Highland Park in the 1920's, so that today Highland Park exists entirely within the boundaries of its much larger neighbor. The Ford-inspired boom saw the construction of thousands of new middle-class residences in Highland Park, many of which are now part of two National Historic Districts. City benefactors also built churches, stores and a library as proud signs of prosperity. In 1942, the city saw the completion of the first modern limited access urban expressway in America - the Davison Freeway. Fifty-five years later, a widened, rebuilt, more accessible Davison Freeway - a $46 million commitment to our future by the Michigan Department of Transportation- carries Highland Park commerce and residents into the 21st Century. Highland Park led the way with innovative housing and retail development along Woodward Avenue in the early 1990's. And now, Highland Park is working towards becoming the leader yet again with new opportunities knocking at the forefront.

06/23/2026

Hello Highland Park Neighbors!

I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to let you know that we’re currently experiencing a water main break on Pilgrim near Woodward. The water department is already on it and repairs are being scheduled.

Please share this information with your neighbors so everyone stays informed. Thank you for your help!

Take care,

Mayor McDonald

06/12/2026
Upcoming City Events!
06/08/2026

Upcoming City Events!

Tomorrow! Come play some street basketball!
05/22/2026

Tomorrow! Come play some street basketball!

Join us for the 2026 Jackson Home Opening Block Party on Friday, June 12th at Greenfield Village!The Jackson Home at Gre...
05/22/2026

Join us for the 2026 Jackson Home Opening Block Party on Friday, June 12th at Greenfield Village!

The Jackson Home at Greenfield Village is a historic civil rights landmark originally located in Selma, Alabama. Owned by Dr. Sullivan and Richie Jean Jackson, the home served as a safe gathering place for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders during the Selma voting rights movement. Their work inside the home helped shape efforts that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Today, the home stands at Greenfield Village as a symbol of courage, leadership, and the fight for justice.

Come enjoy:
Live Music
Southern Food
Special Programs

FREE transportation will be provided from a designated location to accommodate senior citizens. On Friday, June 12th buses will depart at 9am and return at 2pm.

This event is open to everyone, but all attendees are required to register before Wednesday, June 3rd.

I am asking that you invite your organization to take advantage of this big day.

Please note, events will happen Friday, June 12th thru Sunday, June 14th, however, tickets are ONLY made available to senior citizens on Friday, June 12th.

Again, please invite your community groups, partners, members, family and friends to witness this unforgettable celebration!

Event Registration Link :
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YGImd51JVEmSYfxApIfm0otpojRE1cBBj1_UM9lSTFpUOFlGVVo0TTg4OENCWVZUOUFXSjJRTTFaUC4u

To Access Transportation:
For those interested in accessing transportation, and for additional information, please contact Dr. Terra DeFoe at 313.801.6600.

Good Morning Residents, It has come to our attention that GLWA has changed the location and time of the CSO Task Force M...
05/08/2026

Good Morning Residents,

It has come to our attention that GLWA has changed the location and time of the CSO Task Force Meeting this is being held today.

If you are able to make it, please do so!

Location: 2951 Greenfield Rd., Dearborn, MI 48120

Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

05/06/2026

The City of Highland Park Water Department is pleased to announce a nine-day (9) Amnesty Program offering businesses and residents a fifty percent (50%) reduction on all outstanding balances owed to the Water Department that were incurred prior to June 30, 2025. The program will run from Monday, May 5, 2026, through Friday, May 15, 2026.

This is a limited-time opportunity for Highland Park water customers to significantly reduce past-due balances and get back on track. Businesses and residents with qualifying outstanding balances are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this program before the deadline. Participation is available for the nine-day window only; do not miss this opportunity.

The City of Highland Park urges businesses and residents to share this information with neighbors, family members, and community members who may have outstanding water balances. The goal of this program is to reach as many qualifying businesses and residents as possible and achieve the highest participation rate within our community.



PROGRAM DETAILS
Program: Water Department Amnesty Program
Discount: 50% reduction on qualifying outstanding balances
Eligible Balances: All outstanding balances incurred prior to June 30, 2025
Start Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
End Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Duration: Nine (9) days only

To participate in the program, please call the Water Department at 313-865-1876 or visit the Water Department located at 12050 Woodward Ave., Highland Park, MI.

Friday, May 1st from 9am-3pm!
04/28/2026

Friday, May 1st from 9am-3pm!

04/15/2026

Address

12050 Woodward Avenue
Highland Park, MI
48203

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13132520050

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