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Corewell Health
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.
Like other major medical campuses across the country, Corewell Health’s 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 industry’s
needs. As Corewell Health continues to grow, the area’s residential and commercial market’s
potential could exceed current projections by attracting additional businesses and investment.
Figure 15: Corwell Health Farmington center – left; Downtown Farmington-center, West River Shopping Center right.
Oakland Community College
Located 2 miles north of Grand River Avenue, OCC Orchard Ridge campus is one of 5 campuses. OCC
is the largest community college in Michigan, with the state's third-largest undergraduate
enrollment. Total student enrollment at the college 15,000, with just over 7,000 enrolled at the
Orchard Ridge.
Farmington Area Shopping Areas
As part of GPG’s evaluation, other shopping centers and districts near the Grand River district were
identified, visited and studied to assess their strengths and challenges. In addition to on-site
assessment, GPG used information from the CoStar, ESRI, Placer and discussions with shopping
center professionals.
Downtown Farmington
Located at the west edge of the Grand River district, downtown Farmington is known for its
charming historic small town feel with elegant Victorian-style homes. The historic district been
selected as one of the 8 finalists for the 2025 Great American Main Street Award. Downtown
Farmington is continuing to develop new streetscape projects, a public space program as well as
new businesses and housing clusters. There are 10,000 people living within the city with a median
income of $75,500 and a median housing value of $175,000.
East Grand River Avenue Retail Market Analysis
Gibbs Group - July 2, 2025
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