Public Meeting about Ferndale’s Forthcoming Parking Deck Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Residents, business owners, or anyone who wants to learn more about the parking deck coming to Downtown Ferndale is welcome to the Downtown Parking Deck Public Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 6pm-7:30pm at the Ferndale Library 222 E. 9 Mile,…
Ferndale Council to Vote Monday on Location of Parking Deck (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether or not to approve constructing a parking deck at the corner of W. Troy and Allen where the W. Troy Parking Lot is currently. The vote…
Bomb Squad Called for Suspicious Item in Ferndale Parking Lot (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Jan. 8, 2016) On 01/08/16 shortly after noon, Ferndale Police received a call from a citizen reporting a suspicious object in the parking lot near E. Breckenridge and Woodward. Officers responded and saw a tubular cardboard object with hardware attached…
Ferndale Makes Parking on Mondays Free for the Summer (City of Ferndale Press Release, July 5, 2015) The City of Ferndale and the Downtown Development Authority are pleased to announce Dog Days of Summer Free Parking Mondays, July 6 through Labor Day. Residents and visitors will enjoy totally free parking in all City lots every…
Ferndale Hears Parking Study Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 27, 2015) On Monday night Ferndale City Council heard the results of the parking study done by Republic Parking and Carl Walker that looked at current use of the parking system and projected use based on the 3-60 Project being considered by the City, which would…
Man with Gun Threatens Women in Ferndale Library Parking Lot (Ferndale Police, Aug. 21, 2014) Ferndale Police arrested a man with a gun after receiving reports that he used the gun to threaten three women in the parking lot of the Ferndale Library (which is next to the police station). According to three victims the…
From Park to Possible Parking: Ferndale Takes Steps Toward Sale of Saratoga Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2014) The process has begun for the possible transformation of Saratoga Park to a parking lot or other industrial development. Ferndale City Council voted unanimously to decommission the park, freeing it up for potential a sale. “I…
From Park to Possible Parking: Ferndale Takes Steps Toward Sale of Saratoga Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2014) The process has begun for the possible transformation of Saratoga Park to a parking lot or other industrial development. Ferndale City Council voted unanimously to decommission the park, freeing it up for potential a sale. “I…
Ferndale Council Picks 3-60 Group for Parking and Tech Development (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 11, 2014) After considering two development options, Ferndale City Council has decided to move forward with the more ambitious one. 3-60 Ferndale has been granted exclusive negotiating rights to the city-owned parking lots on W. Troy and Withington, where they hope…
Ferndale Council Picks 3-60 Group for Parking and Tech Development (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 11, 2014) After considering two development options, Ferndale City Council has decided to move forward with the more ambitious one. 3-60 Ferndale has been granted exclusive negotiating rights to the city-owned parking lots on W. Troy and Withington, where they hope…
Ferndale to Hire Parking System Management Company (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 23, 2014) Ferndale City Council is expected to approve a three-year contract with Republic Parking System to manage the city’s new multi-space parking meters. Over the past year Ferndale launched a Park Plus system to replace quarter-operated machines. This enabled them to increase parking…
Ferndale Launches Quick Zone Free Parking Option (City of Ferndale Press Release, Nov. 25, 2013) Beginning on Wednesday December 4, select parking spaces in the downtown district will be designated as “30 – minute free” quick zones. The purpose of the free 30 minute parking spaces is to help local store merchants whose customers need…
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It isn’t just board members that make Downtown Ferndale shine. Beeker encouraged people to get involved by volunteering, attending meetings…
This google map will remain active for the public to use
The Ferndale location would be on Woodward at College Street, a quarter mile south of Nine Mile.
“The people that are coming out are excited, they’ve buying plants, they’re buying flowers, and supporting local businesses,” he said.
Ferndale Mayor Melanie Piana, who has announced she won’t be seeking re-election, gave what is likely to be her last State of the City address on May 9 at 215 W.
Public comment is welcome at the meetings, and documents can be viewed on the City of Ferndale website.
Pickup will be on Saturday, April 1 between 10 am – 2 pm in the Ferndale City Hall Parking Lot