Roses represent the city's warm climate and numerous parks, as well as its nickname "City of Roses". The shield shows the fleur-de-lis, for its French Canadian population, with the Detroit River along the bottom. The ribbon along the bottom is the city's motto: "The River and the Land Sustain Us".
Roses embody the city's pleasant atmosphere and numerous green spaces, as well as its nickname "City of Roses". The shield showcases the fleur-de-lis, a nod to its French Canadian heritage, with the Detroit River visible at the bottom. The ribbon below displays the city's motto: "The River and the Land Sustain Us".