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Old Posted Mar 31, 2017, 11:39 PM
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Southfield seeks developer to create bustling downtown
By ANNALISE FRANK. March 13, 2017. Crain's Detroit.





The city of Southfield wants to create a downtown.

Southfield said Thursday in a news release that it is seeking developers for its vacant "EverCentre" property and aims to transform the parcel into a walking-friendly mixed-use development in a bid to attract more retail business.

The city has issued a request for qualifications seeking a developer to create a layout for the property while following the city's vision for a business-friendly downtown with shopping, restaurants, entertainment and residences.

Proposals for the 8.15-acre spot at Evergreen Road and Civic Center Drive in the Southfield City Centre district are due by 3:30 p.m. April 21.

"The vision for this redevelopment has the potential to be a dynamic draw that balances urban walkability with true functionality, in addition to serving as a model for other communities throughout the region," Mayor Kenson Siver said in the news release.

The city has been working with Detroit-based Hamilton Anderson Associates to analyze how to use the space, which it said could spur economic development if more diverse business opportunities are brought in. Currently the City Centre area is dominated by office parks and strip malls.

Plans to make Southfield more walkable have been in the works for several years.

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http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article...tling-downtown
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