Vernon Hills and Aurora, Ill. —Centennial has unveiled its new placemaking concepts at two malls in Illinois — Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills and Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. Centennial will transform the malls’ center courts into a multi-use environment that will enhance consumer experience. Centennial will invest $12 million into the courtyards, which total 31,115 square feet. The new courtyards will be surrounded by dining and entertainment options. The design team includes architect Stantec and general contractor Graycor Construction Co. A timeline for construction was not released.
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Towson, Md. — Developers Greenberg Gibbons and Caves Valley Partners have signed Whole Foods Market to anchor the retail component of Towson Row, a $350 million mixed-use development in downtown Towson, Maryland. Whole Foods will occupy 45,000 square feet and include a 6,200-square-foot mezzanine and outdoor dining terrace. Construction on the store is expected to begin this winter and take 18 months to complete. Amenities will include a two-story parking deck and covered walkways leading to the store. Towson Row is currently under construction on a five-acre site, 10 miles north …
Greenville, S.C. — Topgolf opened its 50th venue in the U.S. this past Friday in Greenville, South Carolina. The three-tier, 55,000-square-foot driving range and bar is located at 201 Clifton Court, 10 miles from downtown Greenville and directly off Interstate 85. The new Topgolf features a chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs, flexible private event spaces and music in climate-controlled hitting bays. More than 350 full- and part-time employees were hired in advance of the opening. The new Topgolf will host a summer academy for children ages 6 through …
Aldi to Open 19,230-Square-Foot Grocery Store at King of Prussia Center in Pennsylvania
King of Prussia, Pa. — German discount grocer Aldi will open a 19,230-square-foot store at the 119,000-square-foot King of Prussia Center, located 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia in Montgomery County. Jeffrey Cohen and Nelson Wax of CBRE represented the landlord, D&P Associates, in the lease negotiations. The family-owned business developed the mall beginning in the 1980s.
Confluent, Kelmore Break Ground on 140,000-Square-Foot Boulevard at Lowry Mixed-Use Project in Denver
Denver — Confluent Development and Kelmore Development have broken ground on The Boulevard at Lowry, a commercial mixed-use redevelopment project in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood. Situated on 1.5 acres, the infill development will feature 140,000 square feet of restaurant, retail and office space. A 25,000-square-foot Lucky’s Market will anchor the property. Additional tenants will include a 1,750-square-foot Logan House Coffee Co. Completion is scheduled for fourth-quarter 2020.
Tri-Land Breaks Ground on Redevelopment of 253,000-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Metro Atlanta
Conyers, Ga. — Tri-Land Properties Inc. has begun construction on the overhaul of Salem Gate Market, a 253,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center located 25 miles southeast of Atlanta in Conyers. The multimillion-dollar redevelopment will include a 55,000-square-foot Hobby Lobby, 20,000-square-foot Northern Tool + Supply, a 103-room hotel and an Allure Nail & Spa. Tri-Land is rebuilding Salem Gate in a public-private partnership with the city of Conyers. Salem Gate is the first project underway as part of the Conyers Gateway Village District, the product of a new zoning ordinance adopted by …
Developer Breaks Ground on 50,000-Square-Foot Retail Project, 922-Space Garage in Downtown Miami
Miami — Miami Worldcenter Associates has broken ground on a 50,000-square-foot retail project and a 922-space parking garage within its namesake development, the $4 billion Miami Worldcenter, which is located in the city’s downtown area. The street-level retail space and new parking structure will front NE 7th Street and will ultimately be part of Miami Worldcenter’s 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space. A portion of the parking garage’s rooftop will feature a rooftop amenity deck, which will serve the residents of Luma, a 43-story multifamily tower next …
San Antonio — A partnership between CSW Development and USAA Real Estate will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for La Cantera Heights, a new retail center in northwest San Antonio, on Wednesday, May 1. Construction of the first phase will begin immediately after the event. The current tenant roster — which will include restaurant, fitness and boutique retailers —will be announced at the ceremony. Alamo Architects is designing the project; Metropolitan Construction is serving as the general contractor; and JLL is handling leasing.
RD Management to Redevelop Shopping Center in Muskegon, Michigan Into Mixed-Use Project
Muskegon, Mich. — RD Management LLC has unveiled plans to redevelop Muskegon Shopping Center located at 3530 Henry St. in western Michigan. The project will include removal of the 134,874-square-foot building formerly occupied by Kmart, renovation of the 32,338 square feet of adjacent retail space and the construction of five residential buildings totaling 126 units. Demolition of the Kmart building will begin in late spring. In addition, Mercy Health has agreed to purchase a 6.2-acre parcel of the shopping center in order to construct a new 40,900-square-foot medical office building …
New York City — Foot Locker will open a 25,000-square-foot store at 605 W. 181st St. in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood. The locally based athletic footwear retailer will treat this location as a “power store” that offers experiential activities like creating customized sneakers and gaming zones. The store is set to open this fall. New York-based Marx Realty owns the property in which the store will be housed.