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Committee report: Livonia plans for expanded senior housing, rec services and partnerships
Summary
A Livonia committee reported on senior transportation, recreation offerings for children with challenges, and early plans for a 9.5‑acre senior housing project (Newberg Village 2) described as self‑funding. Parks and Recreation noted capacity limits for expanded programs.
Livonia — A city committee reported on a package of items affecting seniors and families, including transportation options, inclusive parks and recreation programming, and early planning for new senior housing.
Committee members and staff described Live and Go transit operations and a mobility study (see separate report). Parks and Recreation Director Ted Davis told the committee the department currently offers seasonal social events and partners with Wayne County programs such as RISE for inclusive physical‑education programming; the department uses rec facilities as pickup sites for regional services. Parks staff noted programs are costly and that Parks and Recreation is at capacity for current services, but continues to make targeted park improvements.
Housing Director Madison Birchness reported on an early‑stage proposal for a project called Newberg Village 2 (name to be finalized), a 9.5‑acre site just south of the current Newberg Village that would offer two‑bedroom ranch‑style units. The administration said the new property is intended to operate on a self‑funding model similar to existing Silver Village and Newberg Village properties and would not be a general‑fund liability to the city. Staff said they are coordinating with the fire department on shared space needs under consideration.
Committee discussion will continue; the report closed by noting all three topics remain under committee review and further public engagement will be scheduled.
