Goal Statement:

A community with a mix of historical districts and neighborhoods, a thriving downtown, and economically rich commercial corridors with a mixture of uses.

Objectives:

1. Revitalize underutilized commercial corridors through strategic infill and mixed-use development in areas such as the intersections of Grand River & Power, Grand River & Orchard Lake, and Grand River & 9 Mile.

2. Continue to grow and reinvest in the downtown.

3. Promote redevelopment of community gateways with unified design standards, beautification, and public infrastructure to create attractive, welcoming entrances.

4. Use incentives such as TIF and Brownfield Redevelopment to support private investment in catalytic redevelopment sites.

Goal Statement:

A community with diverse, affordable, and inclusive housing options that support residents of all ages, incomes, and household types.

Objectives:

1. Review and update zoning standards to encourage housing development while preserving the character of the community.

2. Encourage a range of housing types including attainable, senior, multi-family, and multi-generational units that aligns with demographic conditions and trends within and outside the community.

3. Support mixed-use residential development in the downtown and along key corridors.

4. Continue to work with MEDC to promote private investment on targeted redevelopment sites.

Goal Statement:

A strong and vibrant downtown that acts as Farmington’s cultural, social, and economic heart by cultivating a diverse mix of businesses, housing options, attractions, and public spaces.

Objectives:

1. Continue to promote infill development that adds missing middle and multifamily housing options in and around the downtown.

2. Attract diverse dining, entertainment, nightlife, and retail offerings to support a vibrant, active downtown.

3. Transform vacant and blighted sites into green spaces, plazas, or public art installations that enhance entry corridors and neighborhoods.

4. Enhance downtown’s pedestrian environment by improving crossings, sidewalks, lighting, and streetscape elements.

5. Integrate public art, cultural programming, and events to celebrate Farmington’s heritage and foster community pride.

6. Create more community-centered gathering spaces by activating plazas, alleyways, and civic spaces like Warner Mansion and Riley Park.

7. Modernize parking to balance future growth with downtown’s pedestrian scale, including shared lots, structured parking, and efficient on-street solutions.

Goal Statement:

A community with safe and efficient connections, creating a walkable and accessible network of streets, trails, and pathways.

Objectives:

1. Enhance sidewalks network and expand bike paths to close non-motorized gaps and improve access to downtown, parks, and neighborhoods.

2. Implement safety improvements at key intersections, including crosswalk signals, improved pedestrian lighting, and traffic calming measures.

3. Improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure citywide through road diets, protected lanes, and wayfinding signage.

4. Ensure all mobility improvements follow universal design principles to support residents with disabilities and mobility challenges.

5. Connect regional trails and mobility networks, such as the Nine Line Corridor, I-275 Metro Trail, and the ITC Corridor Trail, into Farmington’s local system to support active lifestyles and tourism.

6. Coordinate with Farmington Hills to create a seamless non-motorized network.

Goal Statement:

A community with active, inclusive, and accessible parks and recreation opportunities that enhance quality of life, support community gathering, and promote health and wellness.

Objectives:

1. Ensure that recreation facilities are well-maintained and offer appropriate facilities to meet changing community needs.

2. Improve park accessibility and walkability.

3. Deliver inclusive and evolving recreation programming.

4. Strengthen organizational capacity, fiscal responsiveness, and strategic alignment to ensure effective delivery and stewardship of parks and recreation services.

5. Enhance visibility, engagement, and communication through strategic marketing.