Downtown Parking Permit

posted June 17th, 2011

The Downtown Monroe Parking Permit is available to be purchased annually by any interested party (expires June 30th and cost is prorated each month).  The annual permit can be used to park in most downtown public parking lots (some exclusions and not for on-street parking) and negates the need to feed meters or adhere to parking lot time limits.  Rules, Regulations and Applications can be downloaded below and are also available at the City of Monroe Clerk's office at 120 E. First St.  All applications must be turned in at the City of Monroe Clerk's office to receive a permit.  Permits valid July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 are now available for purchase. 

Downtown Parking Permit Rules and Application.pdf | (327.46 KB) uploaded June 07, 2011

River Raisin Heritage Trail

posted June 13th, 2011

The River Raisin Heritage Trail connects Sterling State Park on the east side of Monroe to Munson Park on the west with many sites and attractions along the way.  The trail brochure and map are available for download below.

River Raisin Heritage Trail Brochure.pdf | (509.15 KB) uploaded June 13, 2011
River Raisin Heritage Trail Map.pdf | (1,396.49 KB) uploaded June 13, 2011

Downtown Monroe Tourism Brochure

posted June 3rd, 2011

The Downtown Monroe Tourism Brochure has all of the information visitors need, in hand, to make their trip to downtown a success.  Topics include: events, attractions, restaurants, retail, where to park, where to spend the night and more.   

Tourism Brochure.pdf | (1,665.60 KB) uploaded June 08, 2011

Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair Artist Application

posted February 7th, 2011

Artist applications for the Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair on August 13th and 14th, 2011 are available for download below.  Applications are due July 15, 2011.  All questions about the application process should be directed to monroeartfair@gmail.com, Jennifer @ 734-242-1472 or Bev @ 734-242-8308.  Visit www.monroefineartfair.com for more information. 

Art Fair Rules and Regulations 2011.pdf | (32.43 KB) uploaded February 07, 2011
2011 Art Fair Application.pdf | (44.14 KB) uploaded February 07, 2011

Facade Improvement Program 2011 Application

posted February 7th, 2011

Click below to download the complete 2011 Facade Grant Application.  Please keep in mind that a property must be located within the Downtown Development Authority boundaries in order to be eligible to receive a Facade Grant.  Complete rules, qualifying improvements, and application requirements are described within the application below.

Complete Facade Improvement Program Application 2011.pdf | (190.04 KB) uploaded February 07, 2011

Monroe's Historic Color Palette

posted October 26th, 2009

Download Monroe's Historic Palette to guide you in your selection of the perfect color to reflect the historic nature of your home or building.  Sherwin Williams has selected and labeled colors to make your color selection and purchasing seamless.  Hard copies of the brochure are also available at the Monroe DDA office and City Hall.

Historic Color Palette Brochure.pdf | (2,000.08 KB) uploaded October 26, 2009

Downtown Monroe Handbook

posted July 29th, 2009

The Downtown Monroe Handbook is available for download at http://downtownmonroemi.com/handbook/index.php.


Historic Walking Tour Brochure

posted January 29th, 2009

Take a walk past architecturally significant structures in the downtown area.  Both residential and commercial buildings are described with their historic origins and features.  The brochure is available for download and printing below.

Historic Walking Tour Brochure.pdf | (402.60 KB) uploaded January 29, 2009