Stirling to develop Walgreens drug store in Metairie, La.

Covington, La. — Stirling Properties has announced the development of a new full-service Walgreens drug store in Metairie, La., in the Barlon Plaza Shopping Center. The new store will be a ground-up relocation of an existing Walgreens currently within the center.



At 14,000 sq. ft., the larger store will feature a drive thru window and full-service pharmacy.



Plans call for construction to begin in July with the grand opening coming in first quarter 2015. Stirling is providing pre-development services, including lease negotiation, permitting, financing, design and construction management.



As a preferred developer for the Walgreens Company in the Gulf South, Stirling Properties (www.stirlingproperties.com) recently developed and opened new Walgreens stores on Magazine Street in New Orleans, Terry Parkway in Gretna, and Pass Road in Gulfport, Miss.