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 signify the city's pleasant climate and lush surroundings, as well as its reputation as "City of Roses". The shield depicts the fleur-de-lis, a symbol of its French Canadian roots, with the Detroit River in view at the bottom. The ribbon below conveys the city's motto: "The River and the Land Sustain Us".