Novi, Michigan
Novi, Michigan | ||
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City of Novi | ||
FIPS code 26-59440[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0633773[3] | |
Website | Official website |
Novi (
The city is located within the boundaries of the survey township of Novi Township, which now also includes portions of the cities of Northville and Walled Lake. The remaining unincorporated township is only a tiny fraction of 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2) surrounded by the city.
History
Novi was organized as a township in 1832, on land taken from Farmington Township. The name Novi was offered by resident Dr. J. C. Emery, at the suggestion of his wife. Residents were reportedly looking for a shorter name than Farmington.[5]
A local account has said that it was named after the sixth toll gate (No. VI) on the
Novi was incorporated as a city in 1969 after the approval of a city charter on February 18, 1969, by Village of Novi voters. Charter approval followed an election on May 20, 1968, in which voters approved the incorporation of the city: the vote was 694 in favor and 283 votes against. The charter became effective on February 24, 1969. There had been several previous attempts by organizers to incorporate as a city.[7] The city was incorporated along the boundaries of the existing Village of Novi, and grew quickly in the latter half of the 20th century as second- and third-stage waves of white flight from the City of Detroit and older suburbs resulted in more extensive urban sprawl in the region.
Historic sites
- The historic Township Hall was originally located on Novi Road, south of Grand River. It was moved to the Novi Library property in the 1980s. It was recently relocated again onto the property that was the site of the Jacob and Rebecca Fuerst Farmstead.
- Tollgate Farm[8] is a 160-acre (650,000 m2) farmstead and educational center.
- The Colonel Samuel White Homestead site [9] is identified by a Michigan Historical Marker.
- A portion of the original Novi Depot[10] was constructed in 1871 for the Holly, Wayne and Monroe Railroad (now absorbed by CSX Transportation).
- The Jacob and Rebecca Fuerst Farmstead was a historic site[11] listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Novi demolished the Fuerst Farmstead in order to develop the site for other historic uses.[12] The north barn was destroyed on July 16, 2008. The farm house was demolished in August 2008. The south and east barns were dismantled and removed from the site. None of the original buildings of the Farmstead was preserved on the site. But the historic Township Hall was relocated to this site.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.29 square miles (81.04 km2), of which 30.25 square miles (78.35 km2) is land and 1.04 square miles (2.69 km2) (3.32%) is water.[13]
The city is located on Walled Lake[14] which lies mainly within Novi and is the largest lake in the city. It also serves as the headwaters of the Middle Branch of the Rouge River. Shawood Lake is southwest of Walled Lake. Several smaller lakes within the city were created by gravel pit mining or as stormwater retention areas. Most of the city lies within the Rouge River watershed. Some areas on the north and west side of the city are part of the Huron River watershed.
Three major freeways converge in Novi.[14] The city's location provides direct access to several major freeways including I-96, I-696, I-275, and M-5.
Economy
Novi continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities in Michigan. The construction of
Novi's economy includes international corporations with local and regional offices as well as owner-operated businesses serving the local area. While Novi is recognized for its large concentration of retail businesses clustered at the Novi Road and I-96 interchange, there are several large retail centers in the city as well as many individual retail businesses. Novi has car dealerships along Haggerty Road and Grand River Avenue. The city's industrial and office parks are home to companies in high tech research and development, health care, transportation and logistics, manufacturing and domestic and foreign automotive-related suppliers. Energy-related companies are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the city. These companies include the headquarters for ITC Transmission, Novi Energy and offices of Patrick Energy Services.[citation needed]
The business community in Novi is represented by the Novi Chamber of Commerce.[17]
Novi ranks among the top Oakland County communities for research, technology and service companies.[who?] To manage growth and to continue to attract commerce with its accessible location, Novi partners with local, state and federal agencies to enhance infrastructure. Novi has a Neighborhoods and Business Relations Group to attract and retain businesses and streamlined many of its planning and approvals processes to encourage new business and development, as well as redevelopment. The enhancements speed the process, allowing businesses to move ahead with plans for relocation or expansion. Novi has been able to attract several smaller, innovative international firms that have been able to incubate and expand into a larger facility, such as Howa USA Holdings, a Japanese auto supplier with a new research and development center in Novi specializing in interior components for vehicles.
Over the last few years, Novi has focused its economic development efforts on the telematics and car connectivity industries. Within the telematics industry, more than 5,000 firms employ approximately 70,000 people in Oakland County, many of them employed in Novi. Those firms in Novi include
Around 2008 the median house price was in the upper $260,000s.[14]
Top employers
According to the city's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[21] the top public and private sector employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of employees |
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1 | St. John Health / Providence Park Hospital | 1,200 |
2 | Harman | 1,100 |
3 | Novi Community Schools | 965 |
4 | Ryder System | 650 |
5 | ITC Holding, Inc. | 531 |
6 | Intier / Magna | 443 |
7 | Comau North America | 350 |
8 | Cooper-Standard | 277 |
9 | City of Novi | 269 |
Health care
Novi is home to some of the region's largest health care systems.[
Parks and recreation
Most of the farmland and open spaces present in the mid-20th century have been developed. The exceptions include the Tollgate Farm located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Twelve Mile and Meadowbrook Roads. This farmstead is owned by the Americana Foundation and is currently leased and operated by Michigan State University as an agricultural extension. Lakeshore Park is another prominent natural area. The park is located between Walled Lake and Twelve Mile Road, west of Novi Road. While portions of the park were turned over to a developer to settle a lawsuit, it remains one of the largest municipal parks in southeast Michigan. Ella Mae Power Park, located behind the Novi Civic Center, hosts softball and baseball games and tournaments.
In 2004, the City of Novi negotiated for the donation of several parcels of parkland on the west side of the city. These properties, along with several adjoining parcels owned by the city, preserve 253 acres (1.02 km2) of environmentally sensitive areas in the
Each year in October, the Japan Festival is held in the city. It is the largest Japan festival in the state.[27]
Government
Current City Council members
Member[28] | Position | In office since |
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Priya Gurumoorthy | 2023 | |
Laura Marie Casey | Pro Tempore | 2011 |
Justin Fischer | Mayor | 2019 |
Matt Heintz | 2023 | |
Brian Smith | 2021 | |
David Staudt | 2007 | |
Ericka Thomas | 2021 |
Novi operates under the
The City Manager is Victor Cardenas. The city has 249 full-time employees and a total budget of $63.1 million. The Novi Civic Center is located at 45175 West Ten Mile Road between Novi and Taft Roads.
The first city charter was adopted by the voters in 1969. The last major charter revision was in 1977.[29]
The Novi Public Library opened a new 55,000-square-foot (5,100 m2) library west of the previous library in June 2010. The old library was demolished to provide a parking area for the new library.
The Novi Fire Department was formed in 1929 to serve Novi Township. The Novi Police Department was formed in 1954 to serve Novi Township. Prior to 1954, Novi contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for police protection.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1970 | 9,668 | — | |
1980 | 22,525 | 133.0% | |
1990 | 32,998 | 46.5% | |
2000 | 47,386 | 43.6% | |
2010 | 55,224 | 16.5% | |
2020 | 66,243 | 20.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[30] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 22,258 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
2000 census
In 2000, there were 18,726 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city, 27.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% was from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city in 2000 was $71,918, and the median income for a family was $91,369 (These figures had risen to $78,151 and $101,286 respectively according to a 2007 estimate
Japanese population
As of 2011, 15.9% of its residents were Asian, and Novi had 2,438 Japanese residents, giving it the largest Japanese population of any Michigan municipality. By 2011, the Japanese population experienced an increase of 53% from 2003, when the city had 1,417 Japanese residents. The economic director of the City of Novi, Ara Topouzian, said "We've been told often by the
The Novi
In the 1990s, several Japanese automobile firms had opened offices along
Indian/ South Asian population
The 2008
The 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m2) Sri Venkateswara Temple and Cultural Center (SVTCC), built from $10 million, opened in 2013. It is the first Michigan Hindu temple to be named after a southern Indian deity. It had a temporary location for five years before it opened its permanent facility. As of 2013, the temple has a devotee base of about 3,000 people. The community operating the temple mostly comprises Indians who speak Telugu. Many of them originate from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.[36]
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Novi includes all or part of four public school districts including
All five Novi schools elementary schools-one being Village Oaks- and Novi Middle School serve the Novi Community Schools portion.[37] Of the South Lyon portion, Dolsen and Hardy Elementary Schools, and Centennial Middle School serve the portion.[41][42] Of the Walled Lake portion, Hickory Woods and Meadowbrook elementaries,[43][44] and James R. Geisler Middle School serve that portion.[45] Schools serving the Northville section include Amerman, Moraine, and Thornton Creek elementary schools,[37] and Hillside Middle School.[46]
Public high schools serving Novi include:
- Novi High School (Novi Community Schools) - within the city limits[38]
- Northville High School (Northville Schools)[46]
- South Lyon East High School[41][42]
- Walled Lake Western High School (Walled Lake Schools)[47]
Private schools include:
The Catholic
Public libraries
The Charles and Myrtle Walker Novi Public Library serves Novi. It first opened in 1960 in a former bank building. An addition, installed in 1964, made the library two times its original size. In 1975, the groundbreaking ceremonies for a 23,190-square-foot (2,154 m2) new library facility were held, and the library opened in 1976. The project to construct the "Dorothy Flattery Wing", the eastern wing, began in 1988. The wing was dedicated on April 22, 1989. The current facility had its groundbreaking in 2008, opening to the public on June 1, 2010.[50]
Miscellaneous education
The Japanese School of Detroit (JSD), a supplementary Japanese school, offers Saturday Japanese classes. It moved to Novi from Birmingham in the summer of 2011.[19]
The
Religion
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit operates Catholic churches in Novi:
- Holy Family Church - The congregation opened in September 1974. People initially used Orchard Hills School as a worship site. The current name of the parish was established on November 12 of that year, and the permanent building opened on November 5, 1977.[53]
- Saint James Church - Opened in 1989 and occupied its current facility in fall 1993. The Parish/Family Life Center opened in 2006.[54]
St. William Catholic Church in Walled Lake includes a portion of Novi in its service area.[49]
Sri Venkateswara Temple and Cultural Center (SVTCC) is an area Hindu temple.[36]
Notable people
Novi is home to six
- Jessica Chobot (1977-), on-camera host of IGN Strategize, Weekly Wood, and Nerdist News
- Madison Chock (1992-), ice dancer, 2014 Olympian, 2013 and 2014 U.S. silver medalist, and 2009 World Junior Champion
- Bryan Dechart (1987-), actor and Twitch streamer
- Craig DeRoche (1970-), former speaker of the House, State of Michigan[58]
- Jonathan Ericsson (1984-), defenseman, Detroit Red Wings[55]
- Johan Franzén (1979-), center, Detroit Red Wings[55]
- Dustin Gazley - winger, Hershey Bears
- Dr. Sanjay Gupta (1969-), chief medical correspondent for CNN, graduate of Novi High School[59]
- MLB radio announcer[60]
- Tomas Holmström (1973-), winger, Detroit Red Wings[55][61]
- Jumpsteady (1970-), rapper signed to Psychopathic Records, born Robert Bruce
- Niklas Kronwall (1981-), defenseman, Detroit Red Wings[55]
- Matīss Kivlenieks (1996-2021), goalie, played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, died from a fireworks accident
- Nicklas Lidström (1970-), captain, Detroit Red Wings,[55][62][63] a Novi street is named in his honor[64]
- Andreas Lilja (1975-), defenseman, Philadelphia Flyers
- Bryan Rust (1992-), winger, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Emily Samuelson (1990-), ice dancer, 2010 Olympian, 2009 U.S. silver medalist, and 2008 World Junior Champion
- Paul Whelan (security director)
- Damien Woody (1977-), guard, New York Jets[65]
Sister cities
- Owani, Japan[66]
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External links
- City of Novi home page (Mobile)
- City of Novi Home Page (ci.novi.mi.us) at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
- On the name Novi in History of Oakland County Michigan a narrative account of its historic progress, its people, its principal interests / compiled from the official records of the county, the newspapers and data of personal interviews, under the editorial supervision of Thaddeus D. Seeley. (1912)
- Founding of Novi in History of Oakland County, Michigan, Durant, Samuel W. 1877