Southfield and Rochester Hills have partnered with Lawrence Technological University and Oakland University, respectfully, to create smaller, technology park sub-zones that are a part of the larger Automation Alley SmartZone.
Troy is considering joining the SmartZone, but the idea has not been taken to the city council in that community yet.
The Oakland SmartZone, the 10th such zone created by the state, aims to stimulate the growth of technology-based businesses and jobs by creating recognized clusters of technological businesses and research institutions throughout the state, including zones in Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, as well as Houghton Oakland, Mount Pleasant, Muskegon and Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
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