State Michigan City Southfield | County Oakland | |
Southfield City Centre is a mixed-use area consisting of a major business center, private university, and residential neighborhoods, located along Evergreen Road in Southfield, Michigan. The area is roughly bounded by M-10 (Lodge Freeway) to the south and Interstate 696 (I-696, Walter P. Reuther Freeway) to the north. The area includes historical landmarks, university campuses, and the Southfield Municipal Complex.
Overview
The Southfield City Centre was created in 1992 as a special assessment district, and it was originally planned to improve pedestrian amenities and facilitate economic development. The area has over 13,000 office workers and five universities and colleges including Lawrence Technological University. Additionally, historical sites such as the Mary Thompson Farm and Southfield Reformed Presbyterian Church are located along this corridor. The district is to be a downtown for the City of Southfield.
The main campus of Lawrence Technological University forms the western boundary of the district. Additionally, satellite campuses of the University of Phoenix, Central Michigan University, Siena Heights University, and DeVry University are present.
Southfield Public Library operates the library, which serves residents of Southfield and neighboring Lathrup Village.
The City Centre Advisory Board has seven members to oversee the special assessment district. The board members are appointed by the mayor with confirmation by the city council.