Project Profiles

It’s a big show and there’s a lot to see, but if you have time to check out just a dozen properties, these may be the ones. From a $700-million upgrade to an already successful mall in San Jose, to the erection of an elegant town center on a historic site in Gainesville, to the continued development of a retail icon in Columbus, these properties are the ones moving physical retail forward. Booth numbers are included for your convenience.

Lake Nona Town Center Booth C1124

Location: Orlando, Fla.

Developer: Tavistock Development Co.

Retail, planning, leasing and development services partner: Steiner + Associates

Key tenants: Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, and CHROMA Modern Bar + Kitchen. Jacq & Jack’s salon. A luxury theater, brewery, comedy club and live performance center, and bowling concept are expected to be open in late 2017.

Status: The first phase opened in January 2016 with an 85,000-sq.-ft. office building, Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott hotels, 16,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space, and a multi-level parking structure. The next phases will include 1 million sq. ft. of retail, restaurant, entertainment, office and hospitality uses.

“This city of the future is sure to be the talk of the show floor,” said Steiner + Associates founder and CEO Yaromir Steiner. “Not only are we coming in with great leasing and development momentum, we are bringing a full-scale model of the town center community which always creates energy and draws tremendous attention to the booth.”

The 100-acre Lake Nona Town Center will serve as the defining anchor and amenity for Lake Nona, a 17-sq.-mile mixed-use living lab and innovation hub in Orlando. Ultimately, it will feature more than 3.8 million sq. ft. of commercial space at build-out. Lake Nona is one of the fastest-growing communities in the U.S. with more than 10 million sq. ft. of world-class residential, commercial facilities and infrastructure in place. Adjacent to the Orlando International Airport, Lake Nona is home to thoughtfully designed neighborhoods, world-class education facilities, Lake Nona Medical City, a Sports & Performance District highlighted by USTA’s New Home of American Tennis – the largest tennis facility in the world – diverse work spaces, recreational facilities, retail centers, and entertainment venues.

“Lake Nona Town Center is unlike any other mixed-use project in the country,” said Steiner.

One Loudoun Downtown Booth N2435V

Location: Ashburn, Va./Washington, D.C.,/Baltimore Corridor

Owner/operator: RPAI

Key tenants: One Loudoun Downtown’s core is home to a curated collection of retail and restaurants including Barnes & Noble, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Great Gatherings, Matchbox, The Fitness Equation, Eddie Merlot’s, Uncle Julio’s, and much more.

Status: One Loudoun Downtown features 287,000 sq. ft. of retail with an additional 50,000 sq. ft. set to open in 2017. The project is entitled to include a total of 3 million sq. ft. of office, 750 hotel rooms, and more than 1,000 residences.

“One Loudoun is a dynamic community anchor offering the ultimate lifestyle experience in rapidly growing Loudoun County, Virginia,” said Greg Goldberg, VP and leasing director of RPAI’s Eastern Division. “The property’s prime location, smart design, and walkable amenities make it one of the most exciting developments in the Washington, D.C. MSA.”

One Loudoun Downtown’s unique merchandising delivers the latest in fashion, dining, entertainment, and day-today shopping needs, while exclusive event programming helps bring the neighborhood together.

One Loudoun Downtown is positioned in one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. Loudoun is projected to grow 10% over the next five years. With the extension of Metro’s Silver Line – scheduled to finish in 2020 – the county’s connections to business, government, and culture will only increase. One Loudoun is one of several premier Washington-Baltimore Corridor mixed-use and lifestyle assets owned and operated by RPAI. “Our national and local teams are focused on matching the customer profile with the right community to meet the needs of our retail partners,” said Goldberg.

Woodbridge Village Center Booth C1548

Location: Irvine, Calif.

Developer/Owner: Irvine Company Retail Properties

Key tenants: Grocery Outlet, Barnes & Noble, AMC Woodbridge 5 Theaters, Focus Dance, Corepower Yoga and Yogurtland

Status: Building façade and site improvements are underway with expected opening fall 2017.

The highlights of this $30-million reinvestment will be the removal of one of the center’s two-story buildings (24,000 sq. ft.) to allow creation of a unique open space amenity along Barranca Parkway that will serve as the village’s “front porch.” Other enhancements include new building façades, improved landscaping, new play areas, seating and a one-acre plaza. The project will be anchored by a new grocer, Grocery Outlet. Irvine Retail is seeking to enhance the overall retail offering, aesthetic, and Woodbridge Village Center, which has long served as the primary gathering place of the Woodbridge community, the oldest residential village in Irvine.

“Woodbridge Village Center represents our ongoing commitment to continuous reinvestment into our portfolio, a reflection of our master planning process,” said Dave Moore, president of Irvine Company Retail Properties. “Our goal is to share with our prospective merchants that we strive to own, develop, and manage properties that are relevant to our communities. We view our relationships with merchants the same way – as partners invested in long-term success.”

Butler Town Center at Stengel Field Booth C2012

Location: Gainesville, Fla.

Developer/Owner: Butler Enterprises

Key tenants: Whole Foods Market (late 2017), P.F. Chang’s, Regal Cinema, and Stengel Field Food Hall. Casual and bistro dining and additional retailers are in negotiation. Butler Town Center will also feature more than 200 luxury residential apartment units.

Status: Now under construction for a fall 2018 grand opening.

This Main Street-style center will create a new shopping, dining, and entertainment district in North Central Florida, bringing retailers, restaurants, and experiences not available elsewhere in the region. A thoughtfully crafted mix of familiar and new-to-market boutiques will join another regional first: The Stengel Field Food Hall, boasting a chef-curated selection of outstanding l