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Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor a Smart Place to Do Business BUSINESS CARD DIE AREA 225 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 636-1600 simon.com Information as of 5/1/16 Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR A SMART PLACE TO DO BUSINESS Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan with over 43,651 students and is ranked by Forbes Magazine as number one in Top 10 College Towns and number three in Best Places for College Grads. — The area boasts a strong economy with the lowest unemployment in the state and an average household income nearly $90,000. — Ann Arbor is the world headquarters for Domino’s Pizza and XPO Logistics, and includes tech companies such as Google’s AdWords division, ProQuest, JSTOR and Toyota’s North American Tech Center. — Approximately 25 minutes from the world headquarters of Ford Motor Company, Ann Arbor is considered a bedroom community to Detroit. HIGH TECH HIGH STYLE Briarwood Mall® is the only regional mall for 32 miles and caters to an affluent, well-educated consumer. — With tech-savvy customers, Briarwood Mall satisfies a great demand for technology, fashion, and fast-casual dining. BY THE NUMBERS Anchored by Four Department Stores Von Maur, Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears Square Footage Briarwood Mall spans more than 980,000 square feet. Single Level Boasting more than 120 retailers. Seven Restaurants From sit-down restaurants to fast-casual options, Briarwood Mall has something to satisfy every palate. IN GOOD COMPANY Distinctive. Classic. Trendy. Many fine brands have chosen Briarwood Mall as their preferred location in the Ann Arbor market. — Athleta — Brighton Collectibles — Fossil — H&M — J.Crew — Pandora — Swarovski — White House I Black Market CONTEMPORARY DINING An exceptional mix of dining destinations offers a unique savory experience. — Bravo! Cucina Italiana — California Pizza Kitchen — Olga’s Kitchen — P.F. Chang’s — Sozo Japanese Grill Briarwood Mall offers a wide array of offerings for casual and quick-bite choices as well. — Chipotle Mexican Grill — Freshii — Pinkberry — Starbucks — Tatsu Sushi — Wetzel’s Pretzels — Which Wich Superior Sandwiches POSITIONED TO SUCCEED Briarwood Mall is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2016 257,452 — The mall is perfectly positioned to capture the 2021 266,724 entire market at the intersection of State Street and I-94, the Detroit/Chicago connection. — Located just minutes away from The University of Michigan, UM Health System, and Eastern 2016 103,885 Michigan University, and pleasantly surrounded by 2021 107,963 world-class restaurants and entertainment venues. — Ann Arbor is a destination community sustained by tourism, innovation, and progress. 2016 $89,806 2021 $91,506 2016 190,429 2016 $301,957 Information as of 5/1/17. Source: SPG Research; trade area demographic information per STI: PopStats (2016). Brighton Wixom 96 5 Farmington Hil Novi 4 South Lyon Farmington Pinckney Leslie Stockbridge Northville Whitmore Lake 3 Livonia Plymouth 275 6 TRADE AREA BOUNDARYDexter Ga Chelsea Barton Hills Westland Canton 94 Ann Arbor 94B Wayne Grass Lake 2 7 Ypsilanti Jackson 1 Michigan Center Romulu 94 Belleville Vandercook Lake Saline Napoleon Manchester Brooklyn Milan Cement City Clinton Carleton 0 N 5 MILES Onsted Tecumseh Addison Britton Mit BhDil Lk TRADE AREA & COMPETITION 1 Briarwood Mall 5 Twelve Oaks Mall 2 Arborland Center/Arbor Hills Crossing 6 Westland Shopping Center Simon Centers 3 Laurel Park Place 7 Westwood Mall Competition 4 Novi Town Center S. STATE ST. BRAVO! CUCINA ITALIANA P.F. CHANG’S CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN E. EISENHOWER PKWY.MACY’S SEARS BRIARWOOD MALL JCPENNEY VON MAUR BRIARWOOD CIR. I94 N AERIAL OVERVIEW NORTHEAST AERIAL VIEW KEY DEPARTMENT STORES RESTAURANTS RETAIL S. MAIN ST. EISENHOWER BLVD. P.F. CHANG’S BRAVO! CUCINA ITALIANA S. STATE STREET CHIPOTLE MACY’S MEXICAN GRILL CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN SEARS JCPENNEY VON MAUR I94 N BRIARWOOD CIRCLE DR. SITE PLAN SITE PLAN UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY Briarwood Mall presents a unique opportunity for your brand. Please contact the following leasing professional for more information. David Hsu (317) 464-8917 [email protected] 225 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 636-1600 simon.com Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG)..
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