The Metro Detroit Area is home to many malls. In fact, one of the nation's first regional shopping centers was developed in Southfield. Given that the automobile was a factor in the exodus of people from the city to the suburbs, it should come as no surprise that the Motor City played a part in perfecting suburban sprawl. By conscious design, the shopping mall was the new community/cultural center.
Twelve Oaks Mall
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Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk
Built: 2002Location: Novi, tucked behind Novi West along 12 Mile Road
The Village of Rochester Hills
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The Mall at Partridge Creek
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Sources of Information for Profiles:
- Mall websites and leasing information
- Mall Hall of Fame.blogspot.com
- Wikipedia.org
- Fountain Walk redevelopment steps forward with $50M loan by Carol Marshall, Oakland Business Review (10/18/07)
