Skokie, Ill. — Pottery Barn has signed a 15,000-square-foot lease at Westfield Old Orchard, a shopping center located in Skokie, roughly 15 miles outside downtown Chicago. Together with Arhaus, Puttshack and ZARA, the retailer will occupy a 115,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Lord & Taylor that is undergoing renovations as part of a multiphase development plan at the property. The opening is scheduled for summer 2024. Plans at the center also include the addition of new residential space, restaurants, wellness facilities and outdoor amenities. Little Words Project and Aritzia are also …
Bossier City, La. — An affiliate of Cordish Cos. doing business as LRGC Gaming Investors LLC has broken ground on Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, a $270 million development in Bossier City. Scheduled to open in 2025, the Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will feature more than 47,000 square feet of gaming space; a sportsbook for live betting on sporting events; an upscale 550-room hotel with a resort-style pool and fitness center; 25,000-square-foot events center; structured and surface parking; and 30,000 square feet of dining and entertainment venues, including Cordish brands …
Houston — Three food-and-beverage tenants have signed leases totaling 12,773 square feet at East River, a 150-acre mixed-use development currently underway in Houston. La Cantina by La Calle Tacos and Kyuramen will occupy 3,357 and 4,416 square feet, respectively, beginning summer 2024. City Cellars HTX will also open at the property next spring, in a 5,000-square-foot space. Midway is developing the project, and Parkway is the property manager.
Alexandria, Va. — A partnership between developer JBG Smith (NYSE: JBGS) and Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has unveiled plans to build a mixed-use entertainment district totaling approximately 9 million square feet in Alexandria, just south of Washington, D.C. Anchoring the project will be a new arena for the NHL’s Washington Capitals and NBA’s Washington Wizards within National Landing, an area encompassing the interconnected neighborhoods of Potomac Yard, Crystal City and Pentagon City. Additionally, plans call for a global corporate headquarters for MSE, Monumental Sports Network media studio, Wizards practice facility, …
Houston — LEVCOR has added five new tenants at MarqE, a shopping center located in Houston. Experiential concept Sloomoo Institute now occupies 23,000 square feet at the development, marking the fourth flagship venue in the country for the brand. Immersive Gamebox has also opened at the property within a 3,404-square-foot space, and Glownar Aesthetics has signed a 1,200-square-foot lease. Additionally, Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse has opened a 4,504-square-foot restaurant, and Seaside Poke has signed a 1,600-square-foot lease. Regal Edwards also recently completed renovations to its 23-auditorium cinema at the center, delivering …
Buckeye, Ariz. — SimonCRE has acquired land for Roosevelt Commons, a 15.6-acre mixed-use project to be developed in Buckeye. Upon completion, the property will feature retail and restaurant space, as well as a hotel. Several tenants, including Mexican restaurant Someburros, have signed leases at the development. Construction is scheduled to begin in January, with delivery of the first phase expected in late 2024.
Washington, D.C. — Eatertainment operator State of Play has announced plans to open an 8,546-square-foot Flight Club darts venue in Washington, D.C. Scheduled to open summer 2024 and marking the 13th location for the brand, Flight Club D.C. will be situated within 655 New York, a 756,000-square-foot mixed-use development. Other tenants at 655 New York, which features 79,000 square feet of retail space, include Rumi’s Kitchen, Capital Burger, Pearl’s Bagels, Kinship, Metier and Compass Coffee.
Holbrook, N.Y. — Regency Centers has broken ground on the redevelopment of the 280,000-square-foot former SunVet Mall in Holbrook on Long Island. Plans for the property, which has been renamed The Shops at SunVet, include a 168,000-square-foot open-air shopping center with six outparcels. Whole Foods Market will anchor the center. Demolition of the existing structure is underway, with new construction scheduled to begin in spring 2024. SBLM Architects is the lead architect on the project.
Chicago, Ill. — McDonald’s plans to expand its presence to comprise 50,000 restaurants by the end of 2027. This will mark the fastest period of growth for the brand according to the company, which announced the planned expansion in its Investor Update and a subsequent press release. Part of McDonald’s “Accelerating the Arches” strategy, the growth will include an expected 1,000 gross restaurant openings in the United States and internationally in 2027.
New York City — Brazilian restaurant Fogo de Chão has signed a 5,009-square-foot lease in Manhattan in New York City. Situated within The Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center, the venue is scheduled to open in 2024. Harrison designed the space, which will feature an expansive dining room and open churrasco grill. This marks the ninth location for the brand in metro New York City.