As more urban centers and private companies aspire to environmental sustainability, REDICO is proud to announce a new initiative at its headquarters in bustling Southfield, Michigan. On the grounds where one often catches glimpses of team members walking on the paths around the campus or the occasional deer, there are now two thriving beehives and a majestic field of colorful wildflowers!
It's all part of a long-term REDICO vision, said the company’s Director of Office Properties, Janet Stevens. “In June of 2024 the beehives were installed, and this past spring we repurposed our nearly 2-acre parcel of land, seeding a variety of pollinator plants.”
Those wildflowers are now in full bloom, transforming the area into a vibrant, pollinator-friendly habitat. Bursting with native flowers in every color, the new space has attracted bees, butterflies and songbirds—creating both a beautiful landscape and a thriving ecosystem.
REDICO’s property is adjacent to the Southfield City Centre Trail System, an approximately 8-mile, shared-use pathway and urban ecosystem that runs north and south of the Lodge Freeway, throughout Southfield’s Civic Center Drive and Evergreen Boulevard. This summer, an art installation was erected on the pathway near One Towne Square as a tribute to the bees!
The pathway is part of Sustainable Southfield, the cornerstone of the city’s 2016 Master Plan. Through oversight by the City Centre Advisory Board (CCAB), the pathway is intended to promote the environment and heart-healthy outdoor activity with adjacent art and history installations, natural beauty, and bat and bird houses.
REDICO’s involvement started with a chance meeting between Janet and the owner of Royal Bee Honey. Janet took the idea of beehives to President and CEO, Dale Watchowski and the leadership team at REDICO. The two hives were installed and have been regularly maintained by the beekeepers who reported honey within 45 days. REDICO worked with marketing agency, GO DESIGN+, to create branding and labels for the honey jars. Christened Towne Square Honey, the small jars were gifted to the building’s tenants. The final step took place this past spring—the plowing and seeding of the wildflowers.
“REDICO is thrilled to work with CCAB to contribute to the quality of life of the Southfield community through beautification and environmental efforts,” said Watchowski. “And our tenants have really enjoyed the honey!”
