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LTU to Host Transportation Lecture

LTU to Host Transportation Lecture 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
Michael Belzer

Michael Belzer

Wayne State University Associate Professor Michael Belzer will speak on “Transforming the Detroit Region into a Transportation Hub” as he presents the third annual Harold Hotelling Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield. read more

Southfield City Centre Urban Planning Consultant Honored by Clinton Presidential Library

Southfield City Centre Urban Planning Consultant Honored by Clinton Presidential Library 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Robert Gibbs, ASLA, president of Gibbs Planning Group, will be honored by the Clinton Presidential Library School of Public Service on October 15. He will speak as a William J. Clinton Distinguished Lecturer on “How Great Communities are Conceived and Built”, a topic derived from his new book, Principles for Urban Retail Planning and Development.

The Southfield City Centre Advisory Board commissioned Gibbs Planning Group to conduct a Retail and Hotel Market Analysis earlier this year. The results showed that the Southfield City Centre District can support an additional 645,000 square feet of retail and restaurant development, generating up to an additional $240.7 million in gross sales revenue, growing to $252 million by 2016.

5000 Town Center Wins City of Southfield Community Pride Award

5000 Town Center Wins City of Southfield Community Pride Award 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The City of Southfield and the Southfield Parks and Gardens Club awarded 5000 Town Center first place honors in its 2012 Community Pride Awards. The 5000 Town Center tower sits on 5.5 acres of park-like, manicured grounds in the heart of Southfield’s City Centre. At 33 stories it the tallest residential condominium in the state, providing spectacular panoramic views of Southeast Michigan. read more

Lawrence Tech Almost Home-Coming Rescue Run

Lawrence Tech Almost Home-Coming Rescue Run 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

LTU Rescue RunCome out to Lawrence Tech’s Almost Home-Coming Rescue Run, Sunday, September 23, and feel free to bring your furry friends. Choose a 4-mile run through the LTU campus and Southfield City Centre, either solo or with your pet, or enjoy a 1-mile on-campus “Mutt Strut”. Afterwards, relax with other pet lovers and enjoy Detroit-themed food. read more

A Taste of Southfield Coming in October

A Taste of Southfield Coming in October 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Taste of SouthfieldYou won’t want to miss “A Taste of Southfield” on Tuesday, October 2, from 5:00 p.m. To 8:00 p.m. This event is a total evening of entertainment, featuring a strolling buffet, over 20 of Southfield’s finest dining establishments, and the signature calypso and reggae sounds of The Island Fun Band! This jazzy, sophisticated event will be held in the 2000 Town Center Atrium in Southfield, with free and convenient parking. read more

Gastronomy offers modern American food, made from scratch

Gastronomy offers modern American food, made from scratch 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
Gastronomy

Gastronomy

Gastronomy, a modern American bistro located on Towne Square in the Southfield City Centre, has opened to great reviews – and even boasts a five-star rating on Yelp.com. Gastronomy offers food made from scratch, with one hundred percent American ingredients. Everything – right down to the olive oil, salt, and coffee – is sourced in the U.S. You can view its menus here. read more

93 Warner Norcross Attorneys Rated Best Lawyers in America

93 Warner Norcross Attorneys Rated Best Lawyers in America 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Ninety-three Warner Norcross & Judd LLP attorneys have been rated as The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 – a 35 percent increase over 2012. read more

Lawrence Tech earns ‘Best in the Midwest’ designation

Lawrence Tech earns ‘Best in the Midwest’ designation 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Lawrence Technological University has earned the “Best in the Midwest” designation for the fourth year in a row from The Princeton Review, based on academic excellence and a student survey. read more

Unique Neighborhood Initiative Brings Homeowner Preservation, Financial Literacy, Basic Social Services and Education Directly To Local Residents

Unique Neighborhood Initiative Brings Homeowner Preservation, Financial Literacy, Basic Social Services and Education Directly To Local Residents 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Armed with the theme “Empowering Communities,” the Fifth Third Bank Homeownership Mobile (aka the “eBus”) is rolling into Detroit on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The eBus is a 40-foot bus retrofitted as a self contained resource center that has on-board computer stations and full internet connectivity.  The bus will be available to residents at various neighborhood events from August 15ththrough September 1st.  No appointment is necessary and all events are free to the public. read more

Find Qualified Employees at Lawrence Tech Sept. 18 Career Fair

Find Qualified Employees at Lawrence Tech Sept. 18 Career Fair 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The Sept. 18 career fair at Lawrence Technological University will provide employers with the opportunity to interview college seniors and recent graduates with a variety of educational backgrounds that have prepared them for careers in many industries. The cost to attend is $200 for companies that register by Sept. 1. read more