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.
Somerset Collection
Built: South mall 1969, north mall 1996Location: Troy, on either side of Big Beaver Road
