Apartment Developer Set to Break Ground Immediately at River Chase
Stirling Properties moves forward with next phase of the development
COVINGTON, Louisiana—- (FEBRUARY 25, 2011) River Chase, Stirling Properties’ master planned, mixed-use development, announces the construction of a 240 unit, garden-style, apartment complex set to break ground early this March. A little over 12 acres was purchased on Friday by developers Favrot & Shane Cos., one of Louisiana’s largest apartment developers, in a deal that marks the first new building construction at River Chase since the completion of the River Chase Shopping Center in 2005.
The apartment project, known as Brewster Commons at River Chase, is expected to be completed later this year with units available to rent as early as December 2011. Brewster Commons will be located on Brewster Road right behind Target where the convenience of living near shopping, dining and entertainment are within walking distance.
When complete, River Chase will consist of over one million square feet of office space, one million square feet of retail space, apartments, condos, two hotels, numerous restaurants and other retail uses. Recently certified by the Louisiana Economic Development committee as an LED Certified Site, River Chase met all the requirements to start the construction of Brewster Commons without any delay.
“By making River Chase shovel-ready, we were able to attract powerful developers like Favrot & Shane who are known for building some of New Orleans best apartment complexes,” said Townsend Underhill, Vice President of Development for Stirling Properties. “Brewster Commons at River Chase is just the beginning of Stirling Properties master plan. We’re building a productive mixed-use development with other exciting projects in the pipeline.”
To view the Site Plan or for more information about River Chase contact:
Retail:Rhonda Sharkawy, Leasing & Development Executive
(504) 620-8145, or rsha@stirlingprop.com
Outparcel & Hotels:William Barrois, Sales & Leasing Executive
(985) 246-3736, or wbarrois@stirlingprop.com
Office:Lee de la Houssaye, Leasing Sales Associate
(985) 246-3774, or ldel@stirlingprop.com
About River Chase
River Chase is a master planned, mixed-use development. It’s located amidst 253 acres of prime interstate property adjacent to the Tchefuncte River with direct access to Interstate 12 via two interchanges that bound the eastern and western borders of the development, Louisiana Highway 21, and convenient access to the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and the City of New Orleans. Currently anchored by Target, Belk, JCPenney, Best Buy, Marshalls, Ross Dress For Less and a 14-screen stadium style Hollywood Theater, the 640,000 square feet River Chase Shopping Center, is the largest open air retail center in St. Tammany Parish. When complete, River Chase will consist of retail, office, hotel, and multi-family residents. For more information visit www.river-chase.com.
Stirling Properties Brings Charming Charlie to Hammond Square
The Houston, Texas Based Retailer Expands to its Third Louisiana Location
HAMMOND, Louisiana—- (JANUARY 4, 2011) Stirling Properties, developer of Hammond Square, brings a new fashion accessory boutique to their shopping center. Charming Charlie will occupy a 9,911 square foot space located on Main Street across from Books-A-Million and Shoe Department Encore. The anticipated opening is set for early this spring.
Charming Charlie is a Houston, Texas based retailer that opened in 2004. At the end of 2010 they had expanded to encompass 96 locations across the United States, including two in Louisiana – Perkins Rowe in Baton Rouge and the Mall of Acadiana in Lafayette. Their success is attributed to blending fun, style, color and affordability to create a unique women’s boutique environment. Awarded the “Hot Retailer of 2010” by The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Charming Charlie brings new style to Hammond Square.
“Charming Charlie choosing to locate within Hammond Square shows that they recognize the quality of the development and the strength of the Hammond retail market,” said Grady K. Brame Executive President and Partner for Stirling Properties. “This retailer will be a great addition and we are extremely excited about Charming Charlie coming to Hammond Square.”
Fashion jewelry, women’s handbags and accessories are priced primarily between $4.97 and $49.97 and are all organized in the store by color. Charming Charlie’s shopping experience extends online as well via their website www.charmingcharlie.com and through sales and fashion trend updates on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and their accessories trend blog – Charm Chronicles.
For information regarding Charming Charlie or Hammond Square contact Grady Brame at gbrame@stirlingprop.com. For leasing opportunities still available at Hammond Square contact Beezie Landry, blandry@stirlingprop.com, at 985-246-3781 or Rhonda Sharkawy, rsha@stirlingprop.com, at 504-620-8145.
Stirling Properties’ River Chase is designated as a Louisiana Economic Development Certified Site
COVINGTON, Louisiana—- (DECEMBER 22, 2010) River Chase, a master planned, multi-use Stirling Properties’ development in Covington, satisfies all requirements set forth by the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Sites Program and has been designated as an LED Certified Site. After a rigorous review process by LED and URS, an independent third-party engineering firm, the certification means that River Chase is suitable for economic development projects.
“The LED Certified Sites Program is designed to make Louisiana more competitive for economic development deals by certifying sites that have the ability to break ground within 90 days because all rights to build are in place,” said Townsend Underhill, Vice President of Development for Stirling Properties. “River Chase’s new certification positions St. Tammany Parish for great economic success, and the Development Team at Stirling Properties remains committed to bringing national caliber businesses into the area.”
Since the inception of the LED Certified Sites Program earlier this year, LED has only certified two other Louisiana sites; the Donaldsonville Technology and Industrial Park in Donaldsonville and North Whittington Property in Shreveport. River Chase is now Louisiana’s third site, and only development in the New Orleans Metro, to be recognized with this significant honor.
Stirling Properties’ Development Team worked to receive this certification by performing due diligence with regard to legal control of the property for possible sale and/or lease, zoning restrictions, surveys, title work, environmental studies, wetlands permits, road and utility infrastructure, access to primary shipping routes, elevations, flood plain, soil analysis, traffic studies, and public infrastructure engineering. LED Certified Sites are identified by a special notation and logo. For additional information about LED Certified Sites, visit OpportunityLouisiana.com/Sites.
To view the Site Plan or for more information about River Chase contact:
Retail:Rhonda Sharkawy, Leasing & Development Executive | (504) 620-8145, or rsha@stirlingprop.com
Outparcel & Hotels:William Barrois, Sales & Leasing Executive | (985) 246-3736, or wbarrois@stirlingprop.com
Office:Lee de la Houssaye, Leasing Sales Associate | (985) 246-3774, or ldel@stirlingprop.com
Stirling Properties’ Mark Salvetti Attends ICSC CenterBuild Conference
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (DECEMBER 9, 2010) Mark Salvetti, Director of Project Management for Stirling Properties, recently attended the ICSC CenterBuild Conference, a three day, premier retail design and construction conference held in Phoenix, Arizona on December 1st. The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) hosts this annual conference where more than 2,000 architects, contractors, developers, engineers, tenant coordinators and retailers gather to learn, engage, and connect with industry leaders.
This year is Mr. Salvetti’s fifth year attending CenterBuild and third year as a member of the CenterBuild Program Planning Committee. Along with the ICSC Advisory Council, the 50 member Program Planning Committee is responsible for the conference’s overall success. They meet several times a year to discuss how to best orchestrate an interactive program that encourages the exchange of ideas while addressing local and international development issues.
Among the highlights of the conference is the ability to obtain ICSC’s Certified Development, Design and Construction Professional (CDP) designation, which Mr. Salvetti earned in 2007 as part of the designation’s first graduating class.
“The most important tool we have in understanding the changing demographics that affect our retail landscape is education,” said Salvetti. “CenterBuild is the best way to expand your knowledge base and I encourage anyone in the industry to attend.”
For the past 28 years, the conference’s success stems from focusing on individual learning by creating maximum opportunities to meet other professionals, listen to dynamic speakers, and discuss industry related issues through general sessions, workshops and roundtables. For more information about ICSC or CenterBuild visit www.icsc.org.
Stirling Properties’ Hammond Square Wins Best of Construction Award
HAMMOND, Louisiana – (December 3, 2010) At an awards luncheon held at Boudreaux’s in Baton Rouge yesterday, representatives from Stirling Properties, Richard Price Contracting Co., LLC and Duplantis Design Group accepted an award on behalf of Hammond Square. The Power-lifestyle center received Louisiana’s Best of 2010 award of merit in the civil construction category.
Awards were given by McGraw Hill Construction Company and South Central Construction magazine for construction and design excellence. An independent jury of industry experts awarded projects based on safety, innovation, craftsmanship, and contribution to the community or industry by project type.
Hammond Square, originally developed as a 430,000 SF enclosed Mall, was redeveloped by Stirling Properties in 2006 at the request of Palace Properties, LLC, the property’s owner, and the City of Hammond. Site work was completed in 2009 by Richard Price Contracting Co., LLC who was the general contractor for the project and Duplantis Design Group who was the civil engineer. Together, all teams worked to create over 650,000 SF of retail and restaurant space that challenged them to breathe new life into an ailing property.
The success of Hammond Square is noted in the December/January issue of South Central Construction Magazine’s “Best of 2010” where a complete list of Louisiana award winners is featured. For more information about the design and construction of Hammond Square contact Grady Brame, Executive Vice President and Partner of Stirling Properties, at (985) 898-2022 or gbrame@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Properties Announces that The Children’s Place is Coming to Hammond Square
HAMMOND, Louisiana —- (NOVEMBER 11, 2010) Stirling Properties, the developer of Hammond Square, announces the addition of another retail tenant to its power-lifestyle center. The Children’s Place, the leading specialty retailer of children’s clothing and accessories, with over 975 locations nationally and 14 in Louisiana, plan to open its first Northshore location at Hammond Square.
The Children’s Place will occupy 4,290 SF of available space on Main Street directly across from Encore Shoe Department. The official Grand Opening Date has yet to be announced but is expected early spring 2011. The store will offer spacious, bright and airy shopping that clearly identifies sections for Girls and Boys (sizes 4-14), Baby Girls and Boys (sizes 6 mos.-4T) and Newborn (sizes 0-12 mos.). Additionally, seasonal merchandise lines will be introduced throughout the year with online shopping at www.childrensplace.com.
Leasing opportunities are still available at Hammond Square. For more information, contact Beezie Landry at 985-246-3781 or via email at blandry@stirlingprop.com or Rhonda Sharkawy at 504-620-8145 or via email at rsha@stirlingprop.com.
