Franklin Mills changes name to Philadelphia Mills as part of major overhaul

Philadelphia -- The Mills announced plans for a multimillion dollar renovation of Franklin Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in the Philadelphia region. The redevelopment will transform the center into a completely new shopping experience, and the name of the property has been changed to Philadelphia Mills to herald the transformation.



"This center has served the shopping and entertainment needs of the Philadelphia region for more than 25 years, and we are excited to continue meeting those needs while elevating the experience for our customers and visitors," said Gregg Goodman, president of The Mills, which is part of Simon Property Group.



The multi-phase revitalization project of Philadelphia Mills will involve major updates to both the exterior and interior of the property, including modernizing the facade with new mall entrances, landscaping and signage, and an entirely new interior aesthetic.



The project will refresh the interior environment with skylights, new lighting and flooring to brighten common areas, upgraded restrooms, and the addition of important amenities such as WiFI, comfortable lounge areas with device charging stations and guest services.



Construction is already underway on exterior renovations, which are expected to be complete in fall 2014. Interior renovation work will begin in early 2015, with a grand re-opening celebration slated for fall 2015.