Our Community
Access all the amenities of big city life — without sacrificing a sense of belonging. Dearborn is fulfilling its vision of being one of the most desirable cities in the United States to live and a top regional destination to visit and work.
Downtown Dearborn
Dearborn is a cohesive community with a rich cultural tapestry where everyone is welcomed. Defined by talent, drive and diversity, Dearborn is rich in next-gen appeal enriched by walkable public spaces, cultural vitality and innovative retail diversity.
Why Dearborn
Looking for the perfect combination of city life energy and community belonging as you set out to make your mark in the world? Then Dearborn is where you’ll find it.
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Looking Ahead
When Dearborn residents talk about the city they’d like to live in, they talk about a Dearborn that benefits from its strong connections to other places via auto, rail and air. Dearborn residents see vibrant neighborhoods and lively downtowns — yet also largely free of traffic due to smart mobility solutions. They picture a Dearborn that is a talent magnet of the first order. To create a pipeline for that talent, their vision for Dearborn includes the kind of diverse, responsive education from kindergarten through college that fosters success in a 21st century economy. And they imagine a Dearborn that is a role model for diversity as a driver of success.
Our History
Dearborn’s roots extend from 18th century European farmsteads along the Rouge River and the Sauk Trail, a thoroughfare that linked many Native nations. Over the two-plus centuries since then, emigrants from many nations shaped the city into a major industrial center and helped Henry Ford to make Dearborn into an auto manufacturing powerhouse. Dearborn continues to evolve today as a thriving city with a diversifying economic base.
Shop Small Mobile Passport
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Follow the trail of participating businesses to save big with discounts and special offers, and check in to win fun Downtown Dearborn merchandise along the way!
Do Business in Dearborn
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Dearborn is a magnet for people who want to do something different and make their ideas happen. From automobiles and fashion to health care, education and culture, Dearborn is a place where new ideas go from the drawing board to the real world and catch on from there.
The DDDA Story
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Guided by five key transformational strategies, the Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities collaborate to create a vibrant Downtown Dearborn experience for visitors, businesses and residents. Find out more about who we are, what we do, how we support economic growth, and how you can be a part of it!
Live in Dearborn
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Dearborn offers no shortage of ways to live richly — from homes for any size budget, world-class museums and an array of cultural offerings to green, scenic spaces where you can bike, hike and kayak, from charming historic neighborhoods to a civic center filled with top-notch amenities. Find your happy place here!
Winter Wow is Happening Now
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Experience the WOW factor and enjoy the wintertime in Downtown Dearborn with unique retail, superior service, tempting treats and delicious eats, it’s the place to be for winter wonder and festive fun!
Community Mural Project
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The West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority (WDDDA) is celebrating Michigan Downtown Association’s Downtown Day with the Dearborn Downtown Day Community Street Mural project.
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