Southfield SmartZone Action Plan
City of southfield
The Action Plan was developed in 2014 to advance economic growth and development in the Southfield SmartZone. SmartZones are State designated areas target attraction of technology based businesses.
SmartZones support high tech ventures such as biotech, information technology and advanced manufacturing. The Southfield SmartZone was developed as an integral component of Automation Alley by locating strategic employers, cooperative programs, and initiatives within the zone in order to design a center for jobs and wealth creation.
The SmartZone Plan provides a realistic road map of land use planning, redevelopment, infill development, and specialized areas of development focused on encouraging quality places, entrepreneurial networks, talent and creative business attraction, and positive branding narratives. This Plan recommends five priorities for establishing the Southfield SmartZone as a vibrant, technology park with flexible office space and generous amenities for employees and residents:
Placemaking and Beautification
Marketing and Communication
Programming, Partnerships, and Business Incubation
Infrastructure Improvements
Infill Development and Growth Opportunities