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Medical Evaluation Specialists Inc. (MES), KSR Industrial Corporation (KSR), and Walgreens Co. have signed leases at Etkin Equities’ Evergreen Atrium building, bringing it close to full occupancy. Build outs have commenced for MES and Walgreens, with move-in dates targeted for spring 2013. The three new tenants will occupy a total of 23,131 square feet of space. The Evergreen Atrium is located in the Southfield City Centre, across from the Southfield Public Library.

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Southfield City Centre business owner Hassan Jawad was recently approved to amend a brownfield plan and develop the former People State Bank property in the district. He has acquired three additional residential parcels, one of which is blighted land that was condemned by the city. The properties, combined with others including the former Peoples State Bank, will be combined for a mixed use development. “We intend to build a one to two-story mixed use structure consisting of retail and/or office and residential space,” said Jawad. “Our plans include extensive pedestrian amenities and outside seating. Michigan residents love to be outside every chance they get!”

With this development, Jawad aims to capitalize on the success of his other property, City Centre Plaza. “We hope to continue to bring a diverse mix of retail and service to the Southfield City Centre,” he said. “Ultimately, our objective is to create a walkable City Centre with density, and make Southfield a destination outside of business hours, evenings and weekends.”

Jawad said the Southfield City Centre’s convenient location makes it one of the most unique in Michigan. “We are 30 minutes from everywhere,” he said. “The district has an incredible mix of Fortune 500 Companies, universities, and many residents from different cultures who choose to call Southfield home.”

Lawrence Technological University’s online bachelor’s degree programs are ranked sixth in a national survey released Jan. 15 by U.S. News and World Report. The survey rated online programs on factors such as best practices, graduation rates, student indebtedness, and academic and career support services offered to students.

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Intellectual Property law firm Brooks Kushman is proud to announce that it has been selected as a 2013 “Go-To Law Firm” by in-house counsel at Fortune 500 companies across the United States. Cited by general counsel at eight major corporations for standout work in intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution, Brooks Kushman will be featured in American Lawyer Media’s (ALM) “In-House Law Departments at the Top 500 Companies” special report as a “Go-To Law Firm.”

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SOUTHFIELD – Following on the heels of the hugely successful Detroit Institute of Arts outdoor art exhibit in Southfield, the City Council is reviving a public art commission.

“The purpose of this is to get art out into the community,” said council President Ken Siver, who presented an outline of the commission’s structure to fellow council members at a recent meeting.

Southfield has made past forays into the art world in the ‘80s, with an outdoor art sculpture display in the Civic Center’s pavilion area…

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The Friends Book Cellar offers gently used books, magazines, DVDs, CDs and much more for incredibly low prices. All of the proceeds benefit the Southfield Public Library.

The sale is open Wednesday, January 2 (1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.); Thursday, January 3 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and Saturday, January 5 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

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Gastronomy, a modern American bistro located in the City Centre’s Baker Tilly building, was recognized by the Detroit Free Press as one of Metro Detroit’s best new restaurants. Food Critic Sylvia Rector writes:

When you can’t stand to see one more comfort-grub menu, head to Gastronomy in Southfield, where executive chef Adam Hightower successfully bridges the chasm between approachable American bistro cuisine and contemporary fine dining. Hightower’s beautiful presentations on oversized serving pieces are calculated to wow the eye. But what you’ll remember most are the flavor combinations of dishes like the seared scallop trio, each piece paired with a different sauce or purée to be eaten in order, mildest to boldest. Try the steak-and-eggs starter, which won’t look like what you expect — but that’s the idea. 

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