Stirling Properties Celebrates Grand Opening of Full-Service Walgreens Drug Store on New Orleans Westbank
Earlier today Stirling Properties celebrated the opening of the new full-service Walgreens drugstore in Terrytown on the Westbank of New Orleans. The celebration was commemorated with a ceremonial cutting of the ribbon by Jefferson Parish Councilman Ricky Templet, Walgreens Representative Bill Hagoort and Stirling Properties Vice President of Development, Peter Aamodt. The Walgreens is located at the intersection of Terry Parkway and Carol Sue Avenue on the site of the former A&P Grocery/Eckerd Drug anchored shopping center.
“This project represents a cooperative effort between Stirling Properties and Jefferson Parish to bring back a distressed commercial property to prominence once again as a viable retail corner that will serve the people of Terrytown”, said Peter Aamodt, Vice President of Development for Stirling Properties.
The larger 17,384 square foot store has a drive thru window and full service pharmacy and will serve as a catalyst for future development to help revitalize an aging retail corridor. Stirling provided pre-development services, including lease negotiation, permitting, financing, design, as well as construction and project management.
As a preferred developer for the Walgreens Company in the Gulf South, Stirling Properties has had a long-standing relationship with the retailer. Last year Stirling completed a full renovation of the former Ed Brauner American Legion Post #307 to a 13,000 square-foot Walgreens Marquee store. Another approved Walgreens site, currently in the early stages of development, is at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Power Boulevard in Metairie, La.
For more information, contact Peter Aamodt, Vice President of Development for Stirling Properties, at paamodt@stirlingprop.com or by calling (504) 523-4481.
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Celebrate Grand Opening of Fremaux Town Center Phase I
Today, Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) celebrated the Grand Opening of Phase I of Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana. The 352,342 square-foot shopping center, with anchors including Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy and, T.J.Maxx, is over 95% leased. Phase II, anchored by Dillard’s, will commence construction later this year.
Fremaux Town Center is located on more than 80 acres at the southwest corner of Interstate 10 and Fremaux Avenue in Slidell, LA. Slidell is the largest municipality in St. Tammany Parish on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain near the city of New Orleans. The area has experienced significant growth following Hurricane Katrina. With its interstate location and high-visibility, Fremaux Town Center is expected to become a regional destination. “With the opening of Phase I of the Fremaux Town Center here in Slidell, the whole of St. Tammany Parish is the beneficiary,” said Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President. “This economic development endeavor will bring jobs and commerce to Slidell, and provide shopping and dining options for people coming into the Parish from other areas. This development will be another reason for people to Live, Work and Explore St. Tammany.”
“This is a wonderful day for the City of Slidell, one of the most anticipated economic development projects in Eastern St. Tammany Parish for nearly a decade. Stirling Properties is excited to have been able to deliver this center to the City and we look forward to continuing to grow this project with future phases and tenant openings.” said Stirling Properties’ Senior Vice President of Development Townsend Underhill.
Today’s festivities included a ceremonial ribbon cutting, the Slidell High School Band and special guests Mayor Freddy Drennan, St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister, and City of Slidell Council Members. “We are thrilled to have such a beautiful development in our City,” said Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan. “I know our citizens are excited about the opening of Fremaux Town Center. I would like to thank Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates for all their efforts in bringing this development to Slidell and we look forward to developing the remaining 400 acres.”
Stirling and CBL also announced a contribution of $10,000 to Keep Slidell Beautiful in honor of today’s Grand Opening. This contribution will fund the construction of signage welcoming visitors to the City of Slidell as they head west on Fremaux Avenue from Interstate 12. This signage and accompanying landscaping will set the benchmark for future entrance signage throughout the City of Slidell. “Keep Slidell Beautiful and the City of Slidell very sincerely appreciate the financial support of Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties in purchasing the new city entrance sign on Fremaux Avenue. We are looking forward to a continued partnership with both of these companies. Keep Slidell Beautiful’s current plan is to take this new sign concept through several more of Slidell’s main entrances,” stated Bill Mauser, Executive Director of Keep Slidell Beautiful.
“Fremaux Town Center will not only provide Slidell and the surrounding area with an outstanding retail destination but will make a positive and lasting contribution to the region. We are thrilled to be partners with Stirling and look forward to bringing additional stores and restaurants to the market,” said Michael Lebovitz, Executive Vice President, Development and Administration of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Tenants Now Open
Kohl’s
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Longhorn Steakhouse
Best Buy
PetSmart
Mattress Direct
Lane Bryant
Kirkland’s
Carter’s
Dressbarn
Rack Room Shoes
Anna’s Linens
Tenants Opening Soon
Massage Envy
Versona Accessories
Starbucks
Cheddar’s
T.J.Maxx
Michaels
Ulta Beauty
Verizon Wireless
Bellagio Nail Spa
GNC
Felipe’s Taqueria
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Sport Clips
LA Fitness
AND MANY MORE SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED!
For leasing information, please contact Ryan Pecot at 337.572.0246 or email at rpecot@stirlingprop.com; Rodney Gordon at 423.553.8704 or email at rodney_gordon@cblproperties.com or Robert Snetman at 423.490.8333 or email at Robert_snetman@cblproperties.com.
Fremaux Town Center – February Update
The push this week at Fremaux Town Center is to “finish strong”. The buildings are in their final stages of completion with fixturing and stocking of the shelves underway. The parking lot defining stripping and traffic controls wrap up this week with connecting sidewalks and landscaping in their final stages. A large number of the tenants have building ID signage installed announcing openings in March. Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) will be grand opening Phase I of Fremaux Town Center on March 14, 2014. Stay tuned for more updates!
ACREcon Keynote Presentation
Last week I traveled to Birmingham to deliver the keynote address at ACREcon, the annual conference hosted by the Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE). ACRE is a well-organized, statewide commercial real estate group and I was honored to be asked to speak at their event. I was very impressed with the meeting and the record-setting attendance.
During the presentation, I introduced myself and Stirling Properties to many in the ACREcon audience who weren’t familiar with us and discussed our decision to open an office in Mobile – our first in Alabama. Emphasizing the importance of regionalism, I also discussed the rise of the Gulf Coast into the National spotlight and the significant economic drivers that are shaping the region’s future growth.
Click the image below to view the presentation slides from my keynote.
Stirling Properties Welcomes Jeff Barnes, CCIM to its Mobile, AL Team
Stirling Properties is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Barnes, CCIM to the Commercial Brokerage Division as Sales and Leasing Executive. Mr. Barnes will work from the company’s Mobile, Alabama office located at 182 St. Francis Street, Suite 101.
Mr. Barnes brings with him over 25 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate. Prior to joining Stirling Properties, Mr. Barnes was with Coldwell Banker Commercial Reehl Properties in Fairhope, Alabama. Previously, he served as director of marketing for Atlanta-based Carter & Associates, leasing and marketing all Carter-managed commercial properties in Birmingham.
Mr. Barnes earned his CCIM designation in 1998 and has served on the Board of Directors for the Alabama Chapter of CCIM. Other affiliations include the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), past NAIOP – Alabama President, and past Trustee of the Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE). Currently he is a member of the Alabama Chapter of CCIM/Gulf Coast District, the Baldwin County Commercial and Industrial Exchange (BCIE), the Baldwin County Association of Realtors, and the Mobile County Association of Realtors.
Mr. Barnes can be reached at 251-706-8686 or via email at jbarnes@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Officially Announce LA Fitness Coming to Fremaux Town Center
Fremaux Town Center – As of January 14, 2014
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) officially announce the addition of LA Fitness to the Phase I tenant lineup of Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana. Scheduled to open 4th Quarter 2014, the 41,000 square-foot facility will be their first location in Louisiana. LA Fitness is a state-of-the-art health club with a wide-range of amenities and a highly trained staff to provide fun and effective workout options to family members of all ages and interests.
Phase I of Fremaux Town Center is approximately 350,000 square feet anchored by Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, T.J.Maxx, and Michaels. Construction is moving along as scheduled with a grand opening scheduled for March 2014.
Also joining the previously announced tenants are:
- GNC, a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, including vitamins, minerals and herbal supplement products, sports nutrition products and diet products.
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries, a fast casual restaurant focusing on hamburgers, fries and hotdogs, with a total of 15 free toppings to allow guests to create a truly customized burger.
Once complete, the 80+ acre Fremaux Town Center will consist of two phases. Phase II will include up to 320,000 square feet of additional retail space anchored by Dillard’s and is scheduled to open in Spring 2015.
For leasing information, please contact Ryan Pecot by telephone at 337.572.0246 or by email at rpecot@stirlingprop.com or Rodney Gordon by telephone at 423.553.8704 or by email at rodney_gordon@cblproperties.com.
For information on available outparcels, please contact Ryan Pecot or Robert Snetman by telephone at 423.490.8333 or by email at robert_snetman@cblproperties.com
