The City of Berkley is a "Cool City" in which to live, work and play!

In October of 2003, the City Council of the City of Berkley created a "Cool City" Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Mayor John Mark Mooney, City Manager Jane Bais-DiSessa, City Planner Amy Vansen, and most importantly, four enthusiastic members of our community: Amanda Bobrovetski, Martin Engel, David Cutler and Joel Morgan. Governor Jennifer Granholm asked the mayors of more than 250 cities to help her focus on ways to make Michigan 's cities more attractive for new jobs and new citizens.

At the September 2004 meeting of the Cool City Committee, the membership picked the ten "Cool" things about Berkley. They are:

1. Our location - the Woodward Corridor
2. Our neighborhoods & neighbors -right next door!
3. The Berkley Front - 3087 12 Road
4. Amici's/Living Room - 3249 W. 12 Mile Road
5. Our parks - nine parks!
6. Woodward Dream Cruise & Berkley Cruise Fest
7. Danaher's - 2972 Coolidge Highway
8. Harmony House - 28297 Woodward Avenue
9. The Coffee Beanery - 28557 Woodward Avenue
10. Westborn Market - 27659 Woodward Avenue

Additionally the following places of business have been identified as the "Best of Detroit 2004" by the Detroit Free Press:

• Elaine's Bagels, 2847 Coolidge - "Best Place to Buy a Bagel"
• Amici's/Living  Room, 3249 W. 12 Mile Road - "Best Martini Bar"
• The Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop, 3947 12 Mile Road - "Best Doll Hospital"
• Sunoco/Mr. Kabob, 3372 Coolidge - "Best Gas Station Food"
• Vinsetta Garage, 27799 Woodward - "Best Repair Shop"
• Elwin & Co., 2971 Coolidge - "Best Scones"
• A Room With a Do, 2733 W. 12 Mile Road - "Best Name for a Hair Salon"

Berkley is definitely a "Cool City"!