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Corwell Helath Medical Center
restaurants are the area9s second largest business categories with 100 establishments
employing 1,500, 20% of Grand River9s labor force.
Healthcare professionals, ancillary businesses and specialized service providers often prefer
proximity to major hospitals, driving demand for nearby office space. This synergy nurtures a
localized medical eco-system, spurring both new construction and renovations for physician
groups and related services.
Figure 16: Corwell Health Farmington center – left; Downtown Farmington-right.
Like other major medical campuses across the country, Corewell Health9s presence often
inspires a cluster of complementary businesses—from medical research to administrative
support. As these stakeholders grow, they require modern, well-located offices designed for
the healthcare industry9s needs.
Ultimately, Corewell Health9s continued expansion will strengthen the local office market and
attract additional healthcare-focused investments to the Grand River corridor. As the Corewell
Health continues to grow, the area9s residential and commercial market9s potential could
exceed current projections by attracting additional businesses and investment
Oakland Community College
Oakland Community College is a public community college with five campuses in Oakland
County. Established in 1964, OCC is the state9s largest community college with the third-largest
undergraduate enrollment. OCC9s Spring 2022 semester included 14,500 students, with just
over 7,000 enrolled at the Orchard Ridge campus, located two miles northwest of Grand River.
Farmington Hills / Farmington Office Submarket
The Farmington Hills / Farmington Office Submarket has been perennially a sought-after
submarket with a total of approximately 10 million square feet. The Farmington Office
Submarket is the fourth largest office submarket in Metro Detroit after Detroit, Southfield /
Bingham Farms, and Troy. The submarket has one of the lowest vacancy rates in Metro Detroit.
Grand River Corridor Residential Market Analysis
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