The city of Southfield wants to create a downtown.

A rendering of the city of Southfield’s plan to redevelop its city center to create a more walkable, bustling area. The city issued a request for qualifications seeking a developer Thursday. Photo by City of Southfield.
Southfield said Thursday in a news release that it is seeking developers for its vacant “EverCentre” property and aims to transform the parcel into a walking-friendly mixed-use development in a bid to attract more retail business.
The city has issued a request for qualifications seeking a developer to create a layout for the property while following the city’s vision for a business-friendly downtown with shopping, restaurants, entertainment and residences.