It takes more than a prime location to attract one of the world’s most recognized retail brands with an omnichannel requirement. Consider West Orange Plaza, where a 211,500-square-foot lease with Target has propelled a series of center wide upgrades and improvements. This includes physical plant changes to accommodate omnichannel needs for this sought-after anchor tenant – including an expanded footprint and loading dock modifications.
Levin obtained preliminary and final major site plan approval to make improvements to the Whole Foods-anchored West Orange Plaza and ultimately expand its square footage from 286,860 to 335,219 square feet. In addition to the work underway for Target, the site is also approved to add three new retail buildings. Two of these structures – 8,400 SF and 5,500 SF – will commence construction in summer 2024, with anticipated completion of the first phase by the end of 2026. Comprehensive site updates include access, circulation, and parking improvements, along with new landscaping, lighting and pylon signs. In the end? This open-air center will be well positioned to extend a long history of attracting users with its high-traffic location and enviable demographics.
