REAL ESTATE

Well Developed: The benefits and best practices associated with successful public-private partnerships
By Don Cardon and Steve Backman
Topshop opens its largest U.S. store
New York -- British fast-fashion retailer Topshop, a unit of Arcadia Group, opened a flagship on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, close to Rockefeller Center.

Redmond Town Center announces Guitar Center launch

Redmond, Wash. -- Guitar Center and four additional new retailers and restaurants are slated to open at Redmond Town Center, in Redmond, Wash., later this year and into next spring.
Simon breaks ground on Tucson Premium Outlets

Marana, Ariz. -- Simon broke ground Thursday on Tucson Premium Outlets in Marana, Arizona. The multi-million dollar project will feature more than 90 retailers, and is slated to open fall 2015.
Columbia Sportswear opens store dedicated to performance fishing gear

Alpharetta, Ga. -- Columbia Sportswear Company opened its first-ever store dedicated to its performance fishing gear (PFG) at the Avalon Mall in Alpharetta, Ga. Columbia’s PFG collection is inspired by the performance, style and comfort needs of professional and recreational anglers of all ages. The 3,176-sq.-ft. store has a clean design, boutique feel and digital integration that includes an interactive knot-tying station.
Irvine Company bringing Whole Foods Market to Santa Clara Square

Santa Clara, Calif. --The Irvine Company announced that Santa Clara’s first Whole Foods Market is coming to Santa Clara Square, a unique office campus and specialty retail center being built at Great America Parkway and the 101 freeway in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Dunkin Donuts to open at Westgate Shopping Center

Portland, Me. -- Charter Realty and Development announced that it has leased space to Dunkin Donuts at Westgate Shopping Center, located in Portland, Me. Dunkin Donuts took 2,474 sq. ft. and will be joining Shaw’s, CVS, Anytime Fitness, Bank of America, TD Bank North and Advance Auto Parts.
Brixmor completes nine small-shop leases at Villa Monaco

Denver -- Brixmor Property Group announced it has added nine new small-shop leases at Villa Monaco, dramatically improving the center's occupancy, enhancing the neighborhood center's merchandising mix and strengthening its position in the Denver market.
Jasper’s to make restaurant debut at CityLine mixed-use development

Richardson, Texas --Real estate development and investment firm KDC announced that Chef Kent Rathbun’s Jasper’s “Gourmet Backyard Cuisine” concept will join CityLine, the company’s 186-acre mixed-use project in Richardson, Texas. The restaurant is scheduled to open in summer 2015.
The Shops at Park Lane announces seven new retail tenants

Dallas -- The Shops at Park Lane, Dallas, has inked deals with seven new retailers and restaurants, with openings slated for late 2014 and into spring of 2015.