Editing Midland, Michigan

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| postal_code              = 48623 ([[Freeland, Michigan|Freeland]])<br />
48640–48642, 48667, 48670, 48674, 48686
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'''Midland''' is a city in [[Midland County, Michigan]], United States, and its [[county seat]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The population was 42,547 at the 2020 census.<ref name="Census 2020"/> It is the principal city of the Midland [[metropolitan statistical area]], part of the larger [[Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City Metropolitan Area|Saginaw-Midland-Bay City]] [[combined statistical area]]. The city is bordered by [[Midland Township, Michigan|Midland Township]], though the two are administered separately.

Midland is located at the confluence of [[Chippewa River (Michigan)|Chippewa]] and [[Tittabawassee River|Tittabawassee]] rivers in [[Central Michigan]]. The city is home to the headquarters of [[Dow Chemical Company]], one of the largest [[List of largest chemical producers|chemical producers]] in the world,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://cen.acs.org/business/finance/CENs-Global-Top-50-2022/100/i26 | title=C&EN's Global Top 50 chemical firms for 2022 }}</ref> which was founded by [[Herbert Henry Dow]] in the city in 1897.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Herbert H. Dow |url=https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/about-dow/company/history/herbert-henry-dow.html |access-date=August 17, 2024 |website=corporate.dow.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The city is also home to [[Midland Center for the Arts]] and [[Northwood University]].

==History==
By the late 1820s, Midland was established as a fur trading post of the [[American Fur Company]] supervised by the post at [[Saginaw, Michigan|Saginaw]]. Here agents purchased furs from [[Ojibwe people|Ojibwe]] trappers. The [[Campau family]] of Detroit operated an independent trading post at this location in the late 1820s.<ref>''History of Saginaw County, Michigan'' (Chicago: Charles C. Chapman & Co., 1881) p. 126</ref>

[[Dow Chemical Company]] was founded in Midland in 1897, and its world headquarters are still located there. Through the influence of a Dow Chemical plant opening in [[Handa, Aichi]], Japan, Midland and Handa have become [[sister cities]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.midland-mi.org/government/manager/sistercity.htm |title=Sister City Relationships – Handa, Japan |publisher=City of Midland, Michigan |access-date=September 11, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204234429/http://www.midland-mi.org/government/manager/sistercity.htm |archive-date=December 4, 2008 }}</ref> [[Dow Corning]] was also headquartered in Midland.

In 1969, the city unilaterally defined a Midland Urban Growth Area (MUGA), a two-mile territory around the city limits, in an attempt to control [[urban sprawl]].<ref name="MUGA">{{cite web|title=Midland Urban Growth Area|url=http://www.midland-mi.org/764/Midland-Urban-Growth-Area-MUGA-Policy|website=midland-mi.org|access-date=April 3, 2017}}</ref> As the county's only capable drinking water supplier, the city would provide water services to communities outside the MUGA such as the nearby village of [[Sanford, Michigan|Sanford]]. The city would not provide water services within the MUGA without [[annexation]] to the city of Midland. This allowed the city to control most of the growth in the county. Since 1991, the policy has since been revised with a series of Urban Cooperation Act Agreements with surrounding townships. Case-by-case redrawings of the MUGA line now allow Midland to sell water to the surrounding townships without annexation.<ref name=MUGA/>

On May 19, 2020, the [[Sanford Lake|Sanford Dam]] and [[Edenville Dam]] both failed, prompting an evacuation of 10,000 Midland residents.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web|title=Thousands evacuate area in Michigan after two dams fail and governor warns one city could see 9 feet of water|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/19/us/michigan-dam-collapse/index.html|author1=Rob Frehse |author2=Kristina Sgueglia |author3=Christina Maxouris|website=CNN|date=May 20, 2020 |access-date=May 20, 2020}}</ref> Governor [[Gretchen Whitmer]] declared a state of emergency, predicting that parts of Midland and Sanford would be covered in nine feet of water within 12–15 hours. She urged residents to seek shelter with family and friends or at emergency shelters. This major "500 year" flooding event occurred just months after the COVID-19 stay at home order went into effect.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Governor Whitmer Signs |url=https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2020/03/23/governor-whitmer-signs-stay-home-stay-safe-executive-order |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=www.michigan.gov |language=en}}</ref>

== Geography ==
The city lies within eastern [[Midland County, Michigan|Midland County]], with a small portion extending east into [[Bay County, Michigan|Bay County]]. Most of the city's area is incorporated from [[Midland Township, Michigan|Midland Township]]. The city is {{convert|24|mi}} northwest of [[Saginaw, Michigan|Saginaw]] and {{convert|19|mi}} west of [[Bay City, Michigan|Bay City]]. It is part of the [[Flint/Tri-Cities]] region.

According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|36.3|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|34.4|sqmi|sqkm|2}} are land and {{convert|2.0|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, or 5.41%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/> The city is along the [[Tittabawassee River]], a southeast-flowing tributary of the [[Saginaw River]], leading to [[Saginaw Bay]] in [[Lake Huron]].

=== Climate ===
Midland has a [[humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Dfb]]) with hot, rainy summers with cool nights and cold, snowy winters with average highs around freezing.
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|Jan record high F = 60
|Feb record high F = 67
|Mar record high F = 86
|Apr record high F = 88
|May record high F = 96
|Jun record high F = 103
|Jul record high F = 100
|Aug record high F = 100
|Sep record high F = 95
|Oct record high F = 89
|Nov record high F = 75
|Dec record high F = 67
|year record high F = 103

|Jan avg record high F = 48.8
|Feb avg record high F = 49.8
|Mar avg record high F = 65.6
|Apr avg record high F = 77.8
|May avg record high F = 86.0
|Jun avg record high F = 91.7
|Jul avg record high F = 92.4
|Aug avg record high F = 91.2
|Sep avg record high F = 87.6
|Oct avg record high F = 78.6
|Nov avg record high F = 64.1
|Dec avg record high F = 52.7
|year avg record high F = 94.6

|Jan high F = 29.3
|Feb high F = 31.9
|Mar high F = 42.7
|Apr high F = 55.8
|May high F = 68.3
|Jun high F = 77.9
|Jul high F = 82.1
|Aug high F = 79.7
|Sep high F = 72.9
|Oct high F = 59.9
|Nov high F = 45.7
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|Jan mean F = 22.9
|Feb mean F = 24.7
|Mar mean F = 34.0
|Apr mean F = 45.9
|May mean F = 58.0
|Jun mean F = 67.6
|Jul mean F = 71.8
|Aug mean F = 69.9
|Sep mean F = 62.5
|Oct mean F = 50.9
|Nov mean F = 38.7
|Dec mean F = 28.8
|year mean F = 48.0
|Jan low F = 16.6
|Feb low F = 17.5
|Mar low F = 25.3
|Apr low F = 35.9
|May low F = 47.6
|Jun low F = 57.3
|Jul low F = 61.5
|Aug low F = 60.1
|Sep low F = 52.2
|Oct low F = 41.8
|Nov low F = 31.8
|Dec low F = 23.2
|year low F = 39.2

|Jan avg record low F = -1.7
|Feb avg record low F = -0.3
|Mar avg record low F = 6.9
|Apr avg record low F = 22.4
|May avg record low F = 33.6
|Jun avg record low F = 42.9
|Jul avg record low F = 49.9
|Aug avg record low F = 48.9
|Sep avg record low F = 38.1
|Oct avg record low F = 28.9
|Nov avg record low F = 17.5
|Dec avg record low F = 7.1
|year avg record low F = -5.2

|Jan record low F = −19
|Feb record low F = −15
|Mar record low F = −10
|Apr record low F = 10
|May record low F = 23
|Jun record low F = 32
|Jul record low F = 39
|Aug record low F = 35
|Sep record low F = 28
|Oct record low F = 18
|Nov record low F = 3
|Dec record low F = −11
|year record low F = −19
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|Feb precipitation inch = 1.92
|Mar precipitation inch = 2.00
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.48
|May precipitation inch = 3.74
|Jun precipitation inch = 3.71
|Jul precipitation inch = 2.82
|Aug precipitation inch = 3.17
|Sep precipitation inch = 2.82
|Oct precipitation inch = 3.14
|Nov precipitation inch = 2.65
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.95
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|Jan precipitation days = 12.0
|Feb precipitation days = 8.9
|Mar precipitation days = 9.7
|Apr precipitation days = 12.3
|May precipitation days = 12.7
|Jun precipitation days = 10.7
|Jul precipitation days = 10.3
|Aug precipitation days = 10.7
|Sep precipitation days = 9.6
|Oct precipitation days = 13.2
|Nov precipitation days = 12.2
|Dec precipitation days = 11.6
|year precipitation days = 133.9

|Jan snow inch = 9.1
|Feb snow inch = 8.1
|Mar snow inch = 3.1
|Apr snow inch = 0.6
|May snow inch = 0.0
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|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = 0.0
|Oct snow inch = 0.0
|Nov snow inch = 1.0
|Dec snow inch = 9.5
|year snow inch =

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|Feb snow days = 4.7
|Mar snow days = 2.1
|Apr snow days = 0.4
|May snow days = 0.0
|Jun snow days = 0.0
|Jul snow days = 0.0
|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.0
|Oct snow days = 0.0
|Nov snow days = 0.9
|Dec snow days = 5.6

|source 1 = [[NOAA]]<ref name= NOAA >
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| url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/Climate?wfo=dtx
| title = NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = September 3, 2021}}</ref><ref name=NCEI>
{{cite web
| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00205434&format=pdf
| title = Station: Midland, MI
| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020)
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = September 3, 2021}}</ref>
|date=August 2010
}}

== Parks and gardens ==
{{See also|List of parks in Midland County, Michigan}}
There are no [[National Park Service|National]] or [[List of Michigan state parks|State Parks]] in Midland City or County, but
Midland City parks number 72<ref>{{cite web|title=Parks Division homepage|url=http://www.midland-mi.org/government/departments/dps/p&rhome.htm|publisher=City of Midland, Michigan|access-date=April 10, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505110135/http://www.midland-mi.org/government/departments/dps/p%26rhome.htm|archive-date=May 5, 2013}}</ref> with over {{convert|3000|acre}} of park land. Seven are classified as ''[[Regional park|Regional Parks]]'', typically larger than 200 acres; seven are considered ''Community Parks'', normally over 15 acres; ''Neighborhood Parks'' number 19, usually from five to ten acres in size, located within residential areas; and the 36 ''Mini-Parks'' are mostly less than an acre. Other city-owned land includes pathways, undeveloped areas intended for "passive recreation", waterfront areas and protected natural areas.<ref name=PLAN>{{cite web|title=Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2010–2015|url=http://www.midland-mi.org/government/departments/dps/parks/midland_rec_plan_2010.pdf|work=2010|publisher=City of Midland, Michigan|access-date=April 10, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130172831/http://www.midland-mi.org/government/departments/dps/parks/midland_rec_plan_2010.pdf|archive-date=November 30, 2012}}</ref>

Walkers, joggers, bikers, and skaters can use the [[Pere Marquette Rail-Trail]], a ribbon of asphalt stretching {{convert|30|mi|km|-1}} to the neighboring city of [[Clare, Michigan|Clare]]. Midland County's system of natural pathways continues to expand with the recent addition of the Chippewa Trail, which connects to the Pere Marquette trail. The Chippewa Trail ends at the [[Chippewa Nature Center]]. This has a territory of more than {{convert|1000|acre}} of deciduous and coniferous woods, rivers, ponds, wetlands ([[marsh]], [[fen]], [[bog]], and [[swamp]]) and upland fields.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chippewa Nature Center, Inc. |url=https://archive.today/20130415063908/http://www.macc.org/attractions/chippewa-nature-center,-inc-1553 |website=macc.org |publisher=Midland Chamber of Commerce |access-date=February 12, 2025}}</ref>

Midland's [[Dow Gardens]] feature {{convert|100|acre|adj=on}} of flower and vegetable gardens, plus an [[arboretum]]. These were the original gardens of the Herbert H. Dow homestead and are open for tours. In addition, the [[Alden B. Dow]] [[Alden Dow House and Studio|Home and Studio]] offers tours of this landmark American architect's unique and influential style. Alden B. Dow F.A.I.A designed the [[Grace A. Dow Memorial Library]], Midland's public library named in his mother's honor.<ref name="GAD">{{cite web |title=A Short History of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library |url=*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060114131618/http://www.midland-mi.org/gracedowlibrary/history.html History of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library] |website=midland-mi.org |publisher=City of Midland, Michigan |access-date=February 12, 2025}}</ref>

[[Whiting Forest]], home to the longest [[Canopy walkway|Canopy Walk]] in the nation, is connected to Dow Gardens with a series of pedestrian bridges and walks. The canopy walk is suspended up to 40 feet above the ground and is 1,400 feet long. Visitors can walk the trails, play in the children's playground and enjoy drinks and snacks in the cafe.<ref>Trautman, Sherry (December 29, 2020). [https://www.travel-mi.com/midland-michigan.html Travel-Mi.com] ''.travel-mi.com.''</ref>

[[Dahlia Hill]] is a terraced garden and organization near the  that annually grows over 3.000 [[Dahlia]] plants that flower in late summer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dahlia Hill Society |url=https://dahliahill.org/ |website=dahliahill.org |publisher=Dahlia Hill Society |access-date=February 12, 2025}}</ref> The [[Chippewa Nature Center]] is a protected wildlife area with miles of trails<ref>{{cite web |title=Chippewa Nature Center |url=https://www.chippewanaturecenter.org/ |website=chippewanaturecenter.org |publisher=Chippewa Nature Center |access-date=February 12, 2025}}</ref> and [[The Tridge (Midland, Michigan)|the Tridge]] is a [[Multi-way bridge|three-way bridge]] over the [[Chippewa River (Michigan)|Chippewa]] and [[Tittabawassee River]]s at Chippewassee Park.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Tridge |url=https://downtownmidland.com/business/the-tridge/ |website=downtownmidland.com |publisher=Downtown Midland |access-date=February 12, 2025}}</ref>
Other parks include Midland City Forest, Plymouth Park & Fun Zone, Emerson Park, Barstow Woods Park,  and Central Park.<ref name="DOC">{{cite web |title=City of Midland  Parks and Recreation Master Plan  2021-2025 |url=https://cityofmidlandmi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24378/1---Full-Document |website=cityofmidlandmi.gov |publisher=City of Midland, Michigan |access-date=February 12, 2025}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
{{US Census population
|align=
|1870= 1160
|1880= 1529
|1890= 2277
|1900= 2363
|1910= 2527
|1920= 5483
|1930= 8038
|1940= 10329
|1950= 14285
|1960= 27779
|1970= 38176
|1980= 37035
|1990= 38053
|2000= 41685
|2010= 41863
|2020= 42547
|estyear= 2023
|estimate= 42663
|estref=
|align-fn=center
|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 25, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 41,863 people, 17,506 households, and 10,766 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1242.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 18,578 housing units at an average density of {{convert|551.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.0% [[Black (U.S. Census)|Black]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 17,506 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 41,685 people, 16,743 households, and 11,000 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,254.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|adj=off}}. There were 17,773 housing units at an average density of {{convert|535.0|/sqmi|/km2|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.38% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.82% [[Black (U.S. Census)|Black]], 0.29% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.69% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.57% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.19% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.92% of the population.

There were 16,743 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 25.9% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,444, and the median income for a family was $64,949. Males had a median income of $53,208 versus $31,098 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $26,818. About 5.5% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
===Retail===
The city's major shopping district is located north of town, on Eastman Avenue near [[U.S. Route 10|US-10]]. There are several [[big-box store]]s located here, as well as the [[Midland Mall]]. Midland's downtown, on Main Street, includes local restaurants, artist co-ops, and local retail.

==Arts and culture==
===Historical markers===
There are four recognized Michigan historical markers in the city.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.michmarkers.com/Frameset.htm |title=Michigan Historical Markers |access-date=February 1, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100315141338/http://www.michmarkers.com/Frameset.htm |archive-date=March 15, 2010 |url-status=usurped }}</ref>
* [[John and Almira Kelly House]]
* [[Midland County Courthouse]]
* [[Origins of Salt Industry / State Salt Well No. 1]]
* [[The Upper Bridge]]

=== Sites of interest ===
{{More citations needed section|date=August 2010}}
[[Image:Midland-Center-For-The-Arts.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Midland Center for the Arts]]
Midland has many cultural opportunities in fields ranging from music and theater to science and the arts. The Midland Center for the Arts delivers hands-on exhibits in science, art and technology, at the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art. The center also provides two state-of-the-art auditoriums for audiences of 400 to 1500 to enjoy everything from the Midland Symphony Orchestra and Center Stage Theatre, to professional programming through MATRIX: Midland.<ref>{{cite web |title=MIDLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS |url=https://www.gogreat.com/directory/midland-center-for-the-arts-things-to-do/ |website=gogreat.com |publisher=Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau |access-date=May 20, 2023}}</ref>

Midland County Historical Societies Heritage Park provides an opportunity to explore Midland County's history through a variety of avenues. The Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center houses a research library, gift shop and the interactive Dorothy Dow Arbury Midland County History Gallery, which provides hands on exhibits for exploring Midland County's history. Also located at Heritage Park is the Herbert H. Dow Historical Museum, which explores the history and growth of [[Dow Chemical Company]] founded in Midland by [[Herbert H. Dow]]. Also located on the campus is the Bradley Home Museum and Carriage House; this 1874 house built by Benjamin F. Bradley allows visitors to see an historic home and furnishings of its time. The Carriage House holds an extensive collection of sleighs and carriages, and it has the largest working blacksmith shop in the Mid-Michigan area.<ref name="BRAD">{{cite news |last1=Vannette |first1=Jennifer |title=Midland on the move: Bradley Home sets foundation for Heritage Park |url=https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Midland-on-the-move-Bradley-nbsp-Home-sets-13831120.php |access-date=May 20, 2023 |publisher=Midland Daily News |date=May 9, 2019}}</ref>

Skaters of all skill levels use Midland's {{convert|107000|sqft|m2|-2|adj=on}} Civic Arena, which has two [[National Hockey League|NHL]]-sized rinks and one Olympic-sized rink. A BMX track is located in Midland's Stratford park. Winner of a 2005 Michigan [[Cool Cities Initiative|Cool Cities]] grant (a grass-roots, volunteer-based training program to revitalize a downtown area), Downtown Midland offers dining, shopping and entertainment for the whole family.

Also in the recreation mix are two golf courses, the [[Midland Community Center]] (with multiple swimming pools and exercise facilities), the West Midland Family Center, the North Midland Family Center, the Midland Gymnastics Training Center, the Midland Community Tennis Center and the Midland [[Curling]] Center.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

=== Architecture ===
In the early 1930s, Alden B. Dow F.A.I.A. introduced modern design to Midland, Michigan and created over 130 structures during his 50-year career. His innovative and dynamic structures initiated an architectural heritage that is unprecedented in the United States. Dow's creative concepts inspired dozens of other architects, including Jackson Hallett A.I.A, Glenn Beach A.I.A., Robert Schwartz A.I.A, and Francis "Red" Warner A.I.A. These gifted architects and more, also created beautifully-crafted Mid-Century Modern structures that are an integral part of the over 400 buildings <ref>{{Cite web|title=Mid-Century Modern Midland – The Mid-Century Modern Architectural Heritage of Midland, Michigan|url=https://midcenturymidland.org/|access-date=August 21, 2020|website=midcenturymidland.org}}</ref> that dominate Midland.

===Notable places===
* [[Alden Dow House and Studio|Alden B. Dow Home & Studio]]
* [[Chippewa Nature Center]]
* [[Dahlia Hill]]
* [[Dow Chemical Company]] headquarters
* [[Dow Corning]] headquarters
* [[Dow Corning]] Midland plant
* [[Dow Diamond]], Home of the Great Lakes Loons, the Single-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League in Major League Baseball
* [[Dow Gardens]]
* [[Grace A. Dow Memorial Library]]
* [[Herbert H. Dow House]]
* [[Jack Barstow Municipal Airport]]
* [[Midland Center for the Arts]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mcfta.org/C_MCFTA/index.html |title=MCFTA Get Involved |access-date=April 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100425140332/http://www.mcfta.org/C_MCFTA/index.html |archive-date=April 25, 2010 }}</ref>
* [[Midland Civic Arena]], a 1,000-seat indoor arena
* [[Midland Community Center]]
* [[Midland Community Stadium]]
* [[Midland Community Tennis Center]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usta.com/USTA/Global/Active/News/Community%20Tennis/Volunteers/155336_USTA_Outstanding_Facility_Awards.aspx |title=USTA Outstanding Facility Awards, showing history of past recipients |publisher=[[United States Tennis Association]] |access-date=September 11, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080906115430/http://www.usta.com/USTA/Global/Active/News/Community%20Tennis/Volunteers/155336_USTA_Outstanding_Facility_Awards.aspx |archive-date=September 6, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usta.com/?sc_itemid=%7B0997409D-A9FD-4DD8-8194-EF2609135857%7D&340472_RCW_Trainers__Midwest_Section |title=RCW Trainers – Midwest Section |publisher=[[United States Tennis Association]] |access-date=September 11, 2008}}, Midland Community Tennis Center was awarded Midwest USTA Organization of the Year in 2005</ref>
* [[Pere Marquette Rail-Trail]]
* [[The Tridge (Midland, Michigan)|The Tridge]], a three-way pedestrian bridge over the [[Tittabawassee River|Tittabawassee]] and [[Chippewa River (Michigan)|Chippewa]] rivers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.611075,-84.248679&spn=0.004324,0.008256&t=k&hl=en |title=Satellite photo |publisher=Google Maps |access-date=September 11, 2008}}</ref>
More than 100 places of worship county-wide represent a variety of denominations and architectural styles, earning Midland the nickname "City of Beautiful Churches".<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=hL2pAx4Ew3wC&dq=Midland+Michigan+%22City+of+beautiful+churches%22&pg=PA22 Maddex, Diane. ''Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern'' (Midland, Michigan: Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, 2007) p. 22], [https://books.google.com/books?id=hL2pAx4Ew3wC&q=+%22City+of+beautiful+churches%22&pg=PA22 80]. {{ISBN|0-393-73248-7}}; {{ISBN|978-0-393-73248-1}}</ref> Midland's Volunteer Center recruits upwards of 2,000 volunteers each year, and the United Way of Midland County supports 25 community organizations.

==Sports==
Midland is home to many recreational sporting facilities and organizations. These include the civic ice arena which hosts 2 NHL and one Olympic-sized rinks, a skate park downtown, and the Midland Community Tennis Center and its 32 courts. The tennis center also hosts a [[United States Tennis Association|USTA]] Pro Circuit event and was part of the USTA award to Midland as America's Best Tennis Town 2009.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20090907005060&newsLang=en 2009 Best Tennis Town] Retrieved May 18, 2010</ref>

The [[Dow Championship]] was introduced to the [[LPGA]] Tour schedule in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dow Championship — Dow Championship |url=https://dowchampionship.com/event |access-date=May 28, 2024 |website=Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational |language=en-US}}</ref> This event is hosted at the Midland Country Club annually. The tournament was founded with the vision of building community and accelerating the efforts of the Great Lakes Bay Region and Dow's strategy by building a world-class and unique LPGA Tour event that positively impacts people's lives.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dow Championship — Dow Championship |url=https://dowchampionship.com/event |access-date=May 28, 2024 |website=Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational |language=en-US}}</ref>

Midland is also host to the following professional sports teams.
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|[[Great Lakes Loons]]
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|[[Tri City Barbarians]]
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==Government==
Midland uses the [[Council–manager government|council–manager]] form of government. The council consists of five members elected from geographic wards. Council members serve a two-year term, and the full council is elected during even years. The mayor and the mayor [[Pro tempore#Mayor pro tem|pro tem]] are chosen from the elected council by a vote of the council, who also appoint the city manager and city attorney, who serve at the pleasure of the council.<ref>{{cite web|title=City Council Your Elected Representatives|url=http://www.midland-mi.org/government/citycouncil.htm|publisher=City of Midland, Michigan|access-date=June 28, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622163853/http://www.midland-mi.org/government/citycouncil.htm|archive-date=June 22, 2012}}</ref> Federally, Midland is located in [[Michigan's 8th congressional district]], represented by [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[Kristen McDonald Rivet]].

== Education ==
* [[Midland Public Schools]]
* [[Bullock Creek Public Schools]]
* [[Davenport University]]
* [[Michigan State University]] (research facility)
* [[Northwood University]]
* [[Delta College (Michigan)|Delta College Midland Center]] (DCMC)
* [[Ross Medical Education Center]]
* Alternative High Schools
** Education and Training Connection (ETC)
** Windover High School
* Good Shepherd Lutheran School<ref>{{cite web|title=Our School|date=January 10, 2014|url=http://goodshepherdmidland.com/good-shepherd-lutheran-elementary-school/}}</ref>
* Calvary Baptist Academy (since 1973)

==Media==
Midland Community Television Network is the City of Midland's public, government, and education access cable television channel group.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://cityofmidlandmi.gov/MCTV | title=MCTV Network &#124; Midland, MI - Official Website }}</ref>

Midland is the city of license of two FM radio stations serving the Tri-Cities (Saginaw/Bay City/Midland) area. [[WKQZ]] ("Z93") is an [[active rock]] station owned by [[Citadel Broadcasting]] and broadcasting at 93.3 FM. [[WUGN]] is a non-commercial station at 99.7 FM owned by [[Family Life Communications]], broadcasting adult-contemporary Christian music and teaching.

WMPX (1490 AM) is Midland's "hometown" locally owned radio station, owned by Steel Broadcasting and airing an [[adult standards]] ("Timeless Classics") format satellite-fed from [[Citadel Media|ABC Radio]]. WMPX has an FM simulcast station in [[Beaverton, Michigan]], WMRX (97.7 FM), which airs a small amount of local weekend programming separate from the AM. Other area stations include WEJC (88.3 FM) in [[White Star, Michigan]], which airs [[contemporary Christian]] music and is affiliated with the Lansing-based "[[Smile FM Michigan Radio Network|Smile FM]]" network; [[WPRJ]] (101.7 FM) in [[Coleman, Michigan]], a Christian CHR station known as "The Fuse"; and country music station [[WGDN-FM|WGDN]] (103.1 FM) in nearby [[Gladwin, Michigan]].

Midland is also served by radio and television stations from Saginaw, Bay City, Flint, Mount Pleasant, and Houghton Lake.

Midland's main newspaper is the ''[[Midland Daily News]]''.

==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
Scheduled airline service is available from [[MBS International Airport]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mbsairport.org/|title=MBS International Airport|website=www.mbsairport.org|access-date=October 10, 2018}}</ref> near [[Freeland, Michigan|Freeland]] and [[Flint, Michigan|Flint's]] [[Bishop International Airport]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bishopairport.org/|title=Flint Bishop Airport – Home|website=www.bishopairport.org|access-date=October 10, 2018}}</ref>
The [[Jack Barstow Municipal Airport]], dedicated May 30, 1936, is a general aviation airport operated by the city and available for general aviation aircraft.<ref>[http://www.midland-mi.org/government/departments/engineering/barstow.htm "Jack Barstow Municipal Airport"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903195213/http://www.midland-mi.org/government/departments/engineering/barstow.htm |date=September 3, 2010 }} City of Midland, City Engineering Department</ref>

There is no regularly scheduled public transportation. Residents can call in advance to schedule pickup or return transport by one government sponsored agency, "Dial-A-Ride", offering transport within the city only. Then there is "County Connection" a private run public transport for those outside the city of Midland but still within Midland County both for a nominal fee. Both also offer reduced fare rides for elderly and youth.<ref>[http://www.midland-mi.org/government/departments/dps/dart/dart.htm Dial-A-Ride homepage] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090210125618/http://www.midland-mi.org/government/departments/dps/dart/dart.htm |date=February 10, 2009 }}</ref>
* {{jct|state=MI|US|10}}, a freeway passing the northern edge of Midland, connects with [[Bay City, Michigan|Bay City]] on the east; [[Clare, Michigan|Clare]] and [[Ludington, Michigan|Ludington]] (as a two-lane highway) to the west.
* {{jct|state=MI|US-Bus|10|dab1=Midland}} is a [[business loop]] through the downtown.
* {{jct|state=MI|M|20}} connects Midland with [[Mount Pleasant, Michigan|Mount Pleasant]] and [[Big Rapids, Michigan|Big Rapids]] to the west.
* {{jct|state=MI|M|30}} runs northerly from nearby [[Sanford, Michigan|Sanford]] to [[West Branch, Michigan|West Branch]].
* {{jct|state=MI|M|47}} links from US-10 east of the city to [[Saginaw, Michigan|Saginaw]] and [[MBS International Airport]]

===Power===
In 1967, Dow Chemical attained criticality on a 100&nbsp;kW nuclear [[research reactor]] at the Midland facility, primarily as a neutron source and to irradiate samples.<ref>[http://www.osti.gov/bridge/servlets/purl/6218417-vTb5N5/6218417.pdf Safety Evaluation Report related to the renewal of the facility license for the research reactor at the Dow Chemical Company] U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, April 1989</ref> The reactor continues to operate.<ref>[http://adamswebsearch.nrc.gov/idmws/DocContent.dll?library=PU_ADAMS^pbntad01&LogonID=f9c3d3a4d55f664d49268d16112f7e58&id=111920257]{{dead link|date=January 2018|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>

In 1968, [[Consumers Energy|Consumers Power]] (now Consumers Energy) began construction of a [[nuclear power plant]] in Midland, primarily for [[Dow Chemical Company]]. The project's budget was $257 million, with completion anticipated in 1972. Extreme construction problems caused years of delays and costs soared. The [[Three Mile Island accident]] in 1979 resulted in a massive change in nuclear regulatory requirements and system redesign. When it was revealed that the containment buildings were settling and foundation cracks were discovered, Dow canceled their contract with Consumers Power, and the project was abandoned in 1984. The $4.1 billion investment nearly bankrupted Consumers Power. However, in 1985, Consumers Power formed a partnership with eight other companies to convert Midland's abandoned nuclear plant into a [[gas-fired power plant]]. Transformation of the plant began in 1986 and was completed at a cost of $500 million. The [[Midland Cogeneration Venture]] began producing power in 1991 and that success restored faith in Consumers Power.<ref>Hylton, Richard D.: [https://www.nytimes.com/1989/09/25/business/market-place-nuclear-write-off-to-success-story.html "Market Place; Nuclear Write-Off To Success Story"] New York Times, September 25, 1989</ref><ref name=MDN>Lascari, Tony: [http://www.ourmidland.com/news/article_db29740c-20aa-11e0-81b0-001cc4c002e0.html "Former Midlander, 'Pioneer for the Environment', dies at 92"] Midland Daily News, January 15, 2011</ref> The facility now produces 10% of the power consumption for the lower peninsula of Michigan.<ref name=EQT>[http://www.eqt.se/en/Portfolio/Companies/MCV/ "Midland Cogeneration Venture"] EQT Private Equity Funds, Investments</ref>

== Notable people ==
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* [[Keegan Akin]], [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher
* [[Bobby Anderson (American football)|Bobby Anderson]], NFL player, member of [[College Football Hall of Fame]]
* [[Dick Anderson]], safety for undefeated [[1972 Miami Dolphins season|1972 Miami Dolphins]]
* [[Jeff Backus]], former offensive tackle for [[National Football League|NFL's]] [[Detroit Lions]]
* [[Mary Brown (Michigan politician)|Mary Brown]], Michigan state legislator and educator
* [[Bo Biteman]], member of the [[Wyoming State Senate]]
* [[David Lee Camp]], former member of [[United States House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url= http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=c000071|title=CAMP, David Lee, (1953–)|dictionary= Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|access-date= October 14, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Michael Cohrs]], member of Court and Financial Policy Committee [[Bank of England]]
* [[Terry Collins]], manager of [[New York Mets]]
* [[Mikey "Bug" Cox]], ex-drummer of [[Coal Chamber]]
* [[Alden B. Dow]], architect
* [[Grace A. Dow]], philanthropist
* [[Herbert H. Dow]], founder of Dow Chemical
* [[Paul Emmel]], [[MLB]] umpire
* [[Gary Gerould]], sportscaster for [[National Basketball Association|NBA's]] [[Sacramento Kings]]
* [[Cathy Guisewite]], cartoonist known for comic strip [[Cathy (comic strip)|Cathy]]
* [[James Aloysius Hickey]], Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, D.C.
* [[Robert Jarvik]], inventor of the [[artificial heart|Jarvik-7 artificial heart]]
* [[Larry Jaster]], former [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] pitcher with [[St. Louis Cardinals]], [[Montreal Expos]], and [[Atlanta Braves]]
* [[Jim Kern]], MLB pitcher, attended high school in Midland
* [[Nancy LaMott]], cabaret singer
* [[Dick Lange]], former Major League Baseball pitcher
* [[Logan Lynn]], musician, composer, singer, producer and LGBT activist
* [[Kevin Mahar]], former [[MLB]] player (minor league of the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]])
* [[Andrew Maxwell (American football)|Andrew Maxwell]], football player for [[Michigan State University]]
* [[Meredith McGrath]], former [[Women's Tennis Association]] professional
* [[Matt Mieske]], former baseball player for five MLB teams
* [[Chuck Moss]], member of [[Michigan House of Representatives]]
* [[Howard Mudd]], [[Pro Bowl]] offensive guard for [[San Francisco 49ers]], assistant coach for [[Indianapolis Colts]]
* [[Joseph P. Overton]], creator of the [[Overton Window]]<ref>{{cite web |title=A Tribute to Joseph P. Overton |url=http://www.spn.org/publications/pubID.198/pub_detail.asp |website=SPN.org |publisher=State Policy Network |access-date=February 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216053719/http://www.spn.org/publications/pubID.198/pub_detail.asp |archive-date=December 16, 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Jalen Parmele]], running back for six [[National Football League|NFL]] teams
* [[Bill Schuette]], former [[Michigan Attorney General]], former District Court of Appeals Judge, former member of [[United States House of Representatives]]
* [[Jim Shaw (artist)|Jim Shaw]], visual artist
* [[Steve Shelley]], drummer of [[Sonic Youth]]
* [[Mary P. Sinclair]], nuclear activist
* [[Peter Sinclair (environmental activist)|Peter Sinclair]], environmental activist
* [[Cheryl Studer]], opera singer
* [[Larry Teal]], classical saxophonist and music educator
* [[Tom Vaughn (musician)|Tom Vaughn]], [[jazz]] [[pianist]] and [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America|Episcopal]] priest formerly at St. John's Episcopal Church
* [[Scott Winchester]], former pitcher for [[Cincinnati Reds]]
* [[Roger L. Worsley]], educator; reared in Midland; graduated in 1955 from [[Midland High School (Midland, Michigan)|Midland High School]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.e-yearbook.com/yearbooks/Midland_High_School_Chemic_Yearbook/1955/Page_48.html|title=Midland High School ''Chemic'' yearbook (Class of 1955)|publisher=e-yearbook.com|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Andrew Wylie (American football)|Andrew Wylie]] [[offensive tackle]] for the Washington Commanders <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Andrew-Wylie-s-NFL-dream-has-come-true-13199753.php|title=Andrew Wylie's NFL dream has come true|first=Fred|last=Kelly|work=OurMidland.com|publisher=[[Midland Daily News]]|date=September 2, 2018|access-date=November 29, 2018}}</ref>
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== Sister cities ==
* {{flagdeco|Japan}} [[Handa, Aichi]], Japan

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