Senior Project Manager Robert Dischler To Retire At End Of This Year
Please join us in extending best wishes to Robert Dischler, who is retiring from Stirling Properties at the end of this year. Robert has been a great Stirling Team Member and Project Manager for over 24 years, overseeing all aspects of active development projects from design coordination, to construction implementation, tenant coordination, and beyond.
Robert came to Stirling as a seasoned veteran in the shopping center construction industry and has worked in the retail development industry for over 36 years. “Robert has been a leader, mentor, and friend to many in the Stirling Properties family for more than two decades” states Townsend Underhill. “He will be greatly missed and his presence is an irreplaceable part of our Company’s history.”
Robert has been involved in many development projects with Stirling — beginning with Bluebonnet Village, Woodlawn Park and Siegen Village in Baton Rouge in the early ‘90’s, the redevelopment of McArthur Village and Eastgate Shopping Center, ground up development of Stirling Millerville Shopping Center, the initial three phases of University Club Plantation, multiple Eckerd and Walgreens locations, and finally with Fremaux Town Center & Stirling Bossier Shopping Center. Robert will continue with these two projects through his retirement at the end of 2015 and will also continue to be involved with Stirling on a part-time consulting basis with the development team post-retirement.
Robert is eager to enjoy his time at his camp, Livingston Four Seasons, with wife Nancy, family and friends as well as catch up on his fishing and traveling to visit his grandchildren!
Mayor Drennan, LADOTD, and Stirling Properties Celebrate Opening of Town Center Parkway in Slidell, Louisiana
Today, Mayor Freddy Drennan joined representatives from the Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOTD), Omni Pinnacle and Stirling Properties to celebrate the opening of Town Center Parkway in Slidell, Louisiana.
Town Center Parkway now connects two of Slidell’s Interstate 10 interchanges, Old Spanish Trail through Fremaux Town Center to Fremaux Avenue.
“The opening of the Town Center Parkway is a great benefit to our citizens as it provides easier access to Fremaux Town Center and other undeveloped properties. It is another main thoroughfare that connects north and south Slidell,” said Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan. “I would like to thank Omni Pinnacle as the contractor for this project and Stirling Properties, the Louisiana Department of Transportation, Regional Planning Commission and Development and St. Tammany Parish Government for their assistance.”
LADOTD District 62 Administrator Allison Schilling added, “I am pleased that this much needed project, which connects US 190 Business to LA 433 is complete. It is so important that we continue to move forward with infrastructure projects that help drive economic development throughout our region.”
The completion of Town Center Parkway also opens up an additional 200 acres for development to compliment Fremaux Town Center including retail, office, residential and hospitality. For more information regarding the development please contact Dan Tate at dtate@stirlingprop.com or 504-523-4481.
Stirling Properties Completes its First Retail Development in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Stirling Properties is pleased to announce the completion of their first retail development in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Academy Sports + Outdoors was relocated to its new location on Derek Drive, adding an additional 22,000 square-feet to the store. The new 72,000 square-foot store was expanded to meet the demand of the growing Lake Charles community.
All of the land surrounding the larger Academy Sports + Outdoors is currently available for sale or lease. For more information please contact Ryan Pecot, Senior Leasing Executive, at rpecot@stirlingprop.com or 337-572-0246.
New Stores Coming to Phase II of Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) officially announce twelve additional new tenants coming to Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana. Anchored by a 128,000 square-foot Dillard’s, the second phase of this development will include approximately 285,000 square feet of additional retail space, including previously announced tenants Red Robin, Zales, Francesca’s and Aveda. Construction is moving along as scheduled with a planned opening of Phase II this October.
Joining the previously announced tenants are:
- Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse – 17,024 Square Feet
- Forever 21 Red – 16,900 Square Feet
- Pier 1 Imports – 9,000 Square Feet
- Victoria’s Secret – 7,226 Square Feet
- Buckle – 5,000 Square Feet
- Charlotte Russe – 5,000 Square Feet
- LOFT – 4,905 Square Feet
- Bath & Body Works – 3,090 Square Feet
- Torrid – 2,800 Square Feet
- Journeys – 2,175 Square Feet
- Claire’s – 1,204 Square Feet
- Which Wich – 1,267 Square Feet
Currently 100% leased and occupied, Phase I of Fremaux Town Center opened in March 2014 with approximately 350,000 square feet of retail anchored by Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michaels, T.J.Maxx, Kohl’s and LA Fitness. Located on more than 80 acres at the southwest corner of Interstate 10 and Fremaux Avenue in Slidell, Fremaux Town Center will be roughly 635,000 square feet upon completion. With its interstate location and high-visibility, Fremaux Town Center is expected to become a regional shopping destination.
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 Tim Gilmore at 423-490-8358 or email at tim_gilmore@cblproperties.com.
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Celebrate Groundbreaking of Ambassador Town Center in Lafayette, Louisiana
Earlier today Stirling Properties, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL), City/Parish President Joey Durel and other dignitaries commemorated the groundbreaking of Ambassador Town Center, an approximately 425,000 square-foot shopping center anchored by Costco Wholesale. Other major retailers include, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Field & Stream, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Nordstrom Rack, Off Broadway Shoes, Chuy’s, Panera Bread, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, World of Beer and Blaze Pizza. Most of the retailers committed to the project are either first-time locations within Lafayette or Louisiana, or both. The 58-acre site is located at the corner of Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Kaliste Saloom Road. Construction began this month with a projected opening of March 2016.
“Stirling Properties is excited about our partnership with CBL to develop Ambassador Town Center and believes that this joint venture brings the best possible team together to build this project,” said Stirling Properties’ Senior Vice President of Development Townsend Underhill. “We know this site to be an excellent location for a retail development in this market and we are happy to continue our long and successful development history in the City of Lafayette.”
“Ambassador Town Center is well-located and has attracted a best-in-class retail line-up even before construction commenced,” said Michael Lebovitz, CBL’s Executive Vice President – Development and Administration. “We are pleased to partner with Stirling Properties on this project and are looking forward to announcing additional retailers as the development progresses.”
Ambassador Town Center is expected to create approximately 2,200 construction jobs, 1,000 permanent jobs and generate nearly $9 million annually in sales taxes for the City of Lafayette.
“This project is a sign of Lafayette’s strong economy and our willingness to work with the private sector for needed infrastructure in our community,” stated Joey Durel, Lafayette City-Parish President. “Retailers like those that have committed will be a regional draw for Lafayette, and the public infrastructure that will be built with this project, providing a route parallel to Ambassador Caffery, is necessary for one of the fastest growing areas in the state of Louisiana. Companies make decisions on where to locate based on long-term projections. This decision says that they have confidence in the future of our area.”
“This investment is a reflection of Lafayette’s economic strength and success over the past 15 years. It’s undeniable that entertainment sector, including retail, is one of the pillars of Lafayette’s economic base. Entertainment contributed $2.4 billion to Lafayette’s GDP in 2012; and over the past 10 years the entertainment sector’s GDP has grown 62 percent,” states Gregg Gothreaux, President and CEO of Lafayette Economic Development Authority. “The Ambassador Town Center development will be a shopping destination, not only for local residents but for the region, magnifiying its economic impact.”
For leasing information, please contact: Ryan Pecot, 337.572.0246 or rpecot@stirlingprop.com, or Rodney Gordon, 423.553.8704 or rodney.gordon@cblproperties.com.
Stirling Properties Awarded Contract for Leasing and Property Management of Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther, Florida
Stirling Properties has been awarded a contract to provide comprehensive leasing and property management services for Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther, Florida. Santa Rosa Mall continues to be the retail destination for Mary Esther/Ft. Walton Beach since its inception in 1976.
Anchored by Dillards, JC Penney, Sears, Planet Fitness and Regal Theater, this 734,000 square foot enclosed mall sits on approximately 75 acres on Mary Esther Boulevard. Additional tenants also include Old Navy, PacSun, Panera Bread, Shoe Dept./Encore, Starbucks, Rue21 and Victoria’s Secret.
“We are excited to welcome the entire Santa Rosa team, led by David Macdonald, to the Stirling Family,” stated Will Barrois, Vice President/Regional Manager of Stirling Properties. “In addition to the local group, we have assembled a great leasing and development team and will work to make the property vibrant again in the local community.”
“Stirling Properties brings forty years of experience in the Gulf South with them and we look forward to being a part of the exciting changes in store for Santa Rosa Mall,” says David Macdonald, General Manager.
Stay tuned for exciting news on Santa Rosa Mall! For national leasing prospects, contact Rhonda Sharkawy at 800-330-4481 or rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com and for local/regional prospects please contact Jason Scott at 850-418-6783 or jscott@stirlingprop.com.
