Stirling Properties And CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Announce New Tenants At Ambassador Town Center In Lafayette, Louisiana
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. welcome new tenants and announce updates to Ambassador Town Center in Lafayette.[vimeo 169295392 w=640 h=360] Ambassador Town Center Aerial Footage.
Half Shell Oyster House will occupy 5,850 square feet of restaurant space, and is the newest addition to the eatery line-up. This will mark the ninth location for the popular seafood restaurant, and the first in Louisiana. Half Shell Oyster House is expected to open in November of 2016.
Newly leased, Just 4 Him Men’s Haircut Lounge—catering to the grooming needs of busy men who want quality service in a comfortable environment—will occupy 1,267 square feet, and is expected to open in September of 2016.
Subway celebrated its grand opening at Ambassador Town Center on Saturday. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Panda Express opened their doors last month. Additional tenants are still on track to open later this year, including Professor Bob Beans (June 2016), Verizon Wireless (June 2016), Phone Zone (July 2016), Red Robin (July 2016), Avalon Nails & Spa (July 2016), Tao Asian Cuisine (July 2016), Just 4 Him Men’s Haircut Lounge (September 2016), World of Beer (October 2016), and Half Shell Oyster House (November 2016).
“Ambassador Town Center has continued to thrive since opening earlier this year,” said Michael Lebovitz, Executive Vice President, Development and Administration for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. “We’re excited to further enhance the customer experience, adding new stores and eateries to the broad range of options already available.”
“Since inception, Ambassador Town Center and its tenants have experienced tremendous success. Restaurants like Chuy’s reported the best opening sales in company history. The City of Lafayette and surrounding communities are supporting and frequenting these retailers, and we are eagerly looking forward to future developments and additions to the center,” said Ryan Pécot, Stirling Properties Senior Retail Leasing and Development Executive.
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. formed a joint venture to develop the center, and currently manage and lease it. With close to 10 decades of retail experience between them, both companies have extensive commercial real estate knowledge, with acclaimed reputations locally, as well as nationally.
Stirling Properties has been at the forefront of commercial real estate investment and development in Lafayette and surrounding areas of South Louisiana, and is committed to bringing quality development and top-notch retailers to the area. Stirling Properties has developed more than 3.7 million square feet totaling $465 million since 2010, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties developments in Lafayette include Ambassador Row, Ambassador Row Courtyards, Stirling Lafayette and Village at Southpark, just to name a few.
Ambassador Town Center is a roughly 60-acre retail project anchored by Costco Wholesale and Dick’s Sporting Goods/Field & Stream, consisting of more than 430,000 square feet. Located at the southeast corner of Lafayette’s ‘main-at-main’ intersection, Ambassador Caffery Parkway & Kaliste Saloom Road, the development also includes Avalon Salon & Spa, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Blaze Pizza, Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant, Costco Gasoline, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Five Below, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Half Shell Oyster House, Just 4 Him Men’s Haircut Lounge, Marshalls/HomeGoods, Nordstrom Rack, Off Broadway Shoes, Panda Express, Panera Bread, PetSmart, Phone Zone, Professor Bob Beans, Red Robin, Subway, Tao Japanese Cuisine, World of Beer, Verizon, and more supporting shops and restaurants to come. The center is currently 98% leased and most of the retailers committed are either first-time locations within Lafayette or Louisiana, or both. With its completion, Ambassador Town Center is a premier regional shopping and entertainment destination, as well as a vital economic contributor to the area.
For more information, please visit stirlingprop.com or cblproperties.com.
For leasing information, contact Ryan Pécot at 337.572.0246 or rpecot@stirlingprop.com or Tim Gilmore at 423.490.8358 or Tim.Gilmore@cblproperties.com. For information on Ambassador Town Center, please visit ambassadortowncenter.com.
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Celebrate Grand Opening Of Ambassador Town Center In Lafayette, Louisiana
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. celebrated the Grand Opening of Ambassador Town Center today. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony was held with City-Parish President Joel Robideaux, Former City-Parish President Joey Durel, LEDA President & CEO Gregg Gothreaux, and Lafayette area community leaders.
Joey Durel, Gregg Gothreaux, Jason El Koubi, Joel Robideaux, Ryan Pecot, Marty Mayer
Ambassador Town Center is a roughly 60-acre retail project anchored by Costco Wholesale and Dick’s Sporting Goods/Field & Stream, consisting of more than 430,000 square feet. Located at the southeast corner of Lafayette’s ‘main-at-main’ intersection, Ambassador Caffery Parkway & Kaliste Saloom Road, the development will also include Avalon Salon & Spa, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Blaze Pizza, Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant, Costco Gasoline, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Five Below, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Marshalls/HomeGoods, Nordstrom Rack, Off Broadway Shoes, Panda Express, Panera Bread, PetSmart, Phone Zone, Professor Bob Beans, Red Robin, Subway, Tao Japanese Cuisine, World of Beer, Verizon, and more supporting shops and restaurants to come. The retail center is currently 97% leased. Most of the retailers committed to Ambassador Town Center are either first-time locations within Lafayette or Louisiana, or both.
“We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of Ambassador Town Center and bring a unique customer experience to the Lafayette market,” said Michael Lebovitz, Executive Vice President, Development and Administration, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. “This development brings a number of exciting retail and restaurant options, most of which are new to the market.”
“We are confident in the future and prosperity of this area. Ambassador Town Center is positioned in an excellent location that is experiencing tremendous growth and attracting new retailers,” said Townsend Underhill, Stirling Properties Senior Vice President of Development. “We are happy to continue our long and successful development history in the City of Lafayette.”
Ambassador Town Center has already created approximately 2,200 construction jobs, and is expected to generate roughly 1,700 permanent jobs and nearly $9 million annually in estimated sales tax collection, providing a huge boost for the local market.
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. formed a joint venture to develop the center, and with less than two years of planning, construction began in January of 2015. Though not initially contracted to develop the highly anticipated retail center, Stirling Properties and CBL were able to adapt and deliver the project in an exceptionally timely manner when previous developers could not. The first tenant, Nordstrom Rack, opened earlier this month to significant crowds despite fierce weather conditions. Costco Wholesale and Marshalls/HomeGoods opened last Thursday, and more tenants are expected to open their doors within the week.
Stirling Properties has been at the forefront of commercial real estate investment and development in Lafayette and surrounding areas of South Louisiana. At a time when the local economy is fragile, Stirling Properties is bringing quality development and retailers to the area. At completion, Ambassador Town Center is expected to be the premier regional shopping and entertainment destination, as well as a vital economic contributor to the area.
Stirling Properties has developed more than 3.7 million square feet totaling $465 million since 2010, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties developments in Lafayette include Ambassador Row, Ambassador Row Courtyards, Stirling Lafayette and Village at Southpark, just to name a few.
For more information, please visit stirlingprop.com or cblproperties.com.
For leasing information, contact Ryan Pecot at 337.572.0246 or rpecot@stirlingprop.com or Tim Gilmore at 423.490.8358 or Tim.Gilmore@cblproperties.com. For information on Ambassador Town Center, please visit ambassadortowncenter.com.
Stirling Properties And CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Announce Grand Opening Of Ambassador Town Center In Lafayette, Louisiana
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. announce the Grand Opening of Ambassador Town Center and welcome new tenants. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony will be held next week, with newly elected Parish President Joel Robideaux and other local dignitaries.
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. formed a joint venture to develop the center, and with less than two years of planning, construction began in January of 2015. Though not initially contracted to develop the highly anticipated retail center, Stirling Properties and CBL were able to adapt and deliver the project in an exceptionally timely manner when previous developers could not. The first tenant, Nordstrom Rack, opened last weekend to significant crowds despite the fierce weather conditions. Costco Wholesale and Marshalls/HomeGoods opened Thursday, March 17th.
Ambassador Town Center has already created approximately 2,200 construction jobs, and is expected to generate roughly 1,700 permanent jobs and nearly $9 million annually in sales taxes for the City of Lafayette, providing a huge boost for the local market.
Stirling Properties has been at the forefront of commercial real estate investment and development in Lafayette and surrounding areas of South Louisiana. At a time when the local economy is fragile, Stirling Properties is bringing quality development and retailers to the area. At completion, Ambassador Town Center is expected to be the premier regional shopping and entertainment destination, as well as a vital economic contributor to the area.
Research shows shoppers are spending more in home supply, clothing, and sporting goods stores, among others. And people are still eating out. Sales at restaurants and bars has jumped from last year. Consumer spending is healthy at many similar retail centers across the region.
“We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of Ambassador Town Center and bring a unique customer experience to the Lafayette market,” said Michael Lebovitz, Executive Vice President, Development and Administration, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. “This development brings a number of exciting retail and restaurant options, most of which are new to the market.”
“We are confident in the future and prosperity of this area. Ambassador Town Center is positioned in an excellent location that is experiencing tremendous growth and attracting new retailers,” said Townsend Underhill, Stirling Properties Senior Vice President of Development. “We are happy to continue our long and successful development history in the City of Lafayette.”
Stirling Properties has developed more than 3.7 million square feet totaling $465 million since 2010, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties developments in Lafayette include Ambassador Row, Ambassador Row Courtyards, Stirling Lafayette and Village at Southpark, just to name a few.
Ambassador Town Center is a roughly 60-acre retail project anchored by Costco Wholesale and Dick’s Sporting Goods/Field & Stream, consisting of more than 430,000 square feet. Located at Lafayette’s ‘main-at-main’ intersection, Ambassador Caffery Parkway & Kaliste Saloom Road, the development will also include Avalon Salon & Spa, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Blaze Pizza, Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant, Costco Gasoline, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Five Below, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Marshalls/HomeGoods, Nordstrom Rack, Off Broadway Shoes, Panda Express, Panera Bread, PetSmart, Phone Zone, Professor Bob Beans, Red Robin, Subway, Tao Japanese Cuisine, World of Beer, Verizon, and more supporting shops and restaurants to come. The retail center is currently 97% leased. Most of the retailers committed to Ambassador Town Center are either first-time locations within Lafayette or Louisiana, or both.
For more information, please visit stirlingprop.com or cblproperties.com.
For leasing information, contact Ryan Pecot at 337.572.0246 or rpecot@stirlingprop.com or Tim Gilmore at 423.490.8358 or Tim.Gilmore@cblproperties.com. For information on Ambassador Town Center, please visit ambassadortowncenter.com.
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Announce New Tenants and Updates to Phase II of Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. are excited to announce new tenants and updates to Phase II of Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana.
- Recently leased Books-A-Million will be moving from its current location at Northshore Square Mall to occupy a 7,500-square-foot space at Fremaux Town Center and is expected to open on March 3rd.
- Allure Nail Spa, a 1,944-square-foot nail salon will open in the spring of 2016.
- LensCrafters, providing prescription eyewear and sunglasses, will occupy 3,830 square feet and will open in the spring 2016.
- 5 Below discount store will occupy 8,024 square feet and is expected to open April 6th.
Previously announced Pier 1 Imports will open March 21st and Capital One on March 28th. Aveda and Goodyear are expected to open in the spring of 2016, with Chico’s opening in the third quarter. Tesla Motors has completed their installation of 8 charging stations.
Phase II tenants currently open and operating include Red Robin, Zales, Francesca’s, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, Victoria’s Secret, Buckle, Charlotte Russe, LOFT, Bath & Body Works, Journeys, Claire’s and Which Wich.
“Stirling Properties is thrilled to add even more great retail and restaurant options that will further solidify Fremaux Town Center as a premier regional shopping and entertainment destination, as well as a vital economic contributor to the area,” said Senior Vice President of Development Townsend Underhill. “Fremaux Town Center offers a one-of-a-kind retail experience in the City of Slidell and St. Tammany Parish, with many retailers and restaurants that are new to the Northshore.”
Fremaux Town Center is located on more than 80 acres at the southwest corner of Interstate 10 and Fremaux Avenue in Slidell, Louisiana near the city of New Orleans.
The first phase of construction for Fremaux Town Center included roughly 350,000 square feet of retail anchored by Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s and Best Buy. Phase II, anchored by Dillard’s, celebrated its grand opening late last year and added roughly 283,000 square feet to the existing shopping center. Following the opening of Phase II, a large portion of tenants reported increased foot traffic and sales.
More than 47 retail outlets and restaurants are currently operating in the center. Junior anchors include TJ Maxx, Michael’s and PetSmart. Outparcels include Longhorn Steakhouse and Cheddars, with several outparcel opportunities still available. A variety of spaces exist for small shops and junior anchors to benefit from the opportunities these national anchors and high traffic counts present.
Construction continues on Springs at Fremaux Town Center, a 296-unit apartment complex, and is on track to be 100% completed in March with residency available. Additionally, two sites are under contract to hotel developers, and construction should start in the second quarter of 2016.
For leasing information, contact Ryan Pécot at 337.572.0246 / rpecot@stirlingprop.com or Tim Gilmore at 423.490.8358 / Tim.Gilmore@cblproperties.com. For more information regarding our services, please visit us at www.stirlingproperties.com. For information on Fremaux Town Center, visit www.fremauxtowncenter.com.
Ambassador Town Center Job Fair Today!
With the Grand Opening only a few months away on March 23, Ambassador Town Center is hosting a job fair today at the Wyndham Garden Lafayette on 1801 West Pinhook Road in Lafayette. 17 companies will interview applicants from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Ambassador Town Center is bringing over 1,500 jobs to the Lafayette area. This will be a huge economic boost to Lafayette, during a time when the local job market has been bleak.
Nearly 1,700 people were lined up first thing this morning to interview for jobs ranging from entry level to management positions. The 17 companies participating in the job fair are: BJ’s Restaurants, Blaze Pizza, Costco, Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Field & Stream, Five Below, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Homegoods / Marshalls, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, Panera Bread, Panda Express, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, Subway, Verizon Wireless, and World of Beer.
The job fair is sponsored by LEDA and Louisiana Workforce Commission. For a more detailed list of positions available visit http://www.lafayette.org/Jobfairs
To download a copy of the job fair directory and floor map click here.
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Celebrate Grand Opening of Fremaux Town Center Phase II
Today, Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) celebrated the Grand Opening of Phase II of Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana. This second phase of construction adds 283,000 square feet to the existing shopping center and is anchored by Dillard’s. The rest of Phase II expansion is already 86% leased.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of this second phase of Fremaux Town Center. Phase II complements the existing tenants in the first phase and is another big part of growing the overall development,” stated Stirling Properties’ Senior Vice President of Development Townsend Underhill. “Fremaux Town Center offers a one-of-a-kind retail experience in the City of Slidell and Eastern St. Tammany Parish, with many of the retailers and restaurants to date that are new to the Northshore.”
“We’re excited to join Stirling Properties to celebrate the opening of phase two of Fremaux Town Center,” said Michael Lebovitz, Executive Vice President, Development and Administration of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. “The expansion of this thriving retail complex has allowed us to add even more great retail and restaurant options that will further solidify Fremaux Town Center as the premier regional shopping destination.”
Today’s festivities included a ceremonial ribbon cutting, the Marine Corps Band of New Orleans 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.”
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 first phase of construction for Fremaux Town Center included 350,000 square feet of retail and is currently 98% leased and thriving. With its interstate location and high-visibility, Fremaux Town Center is expected to become a regional destination. “The expansion of this Town Center, represents many economic opportunities for the citizens of Slidell, and the whole of St. Tammany Parish,” Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President said. “Just as the first phase offered job opportunities and retail options to the consumer, not just in St. Tammany, but in the surrounding region, this phase will build upon that momentum.”
Tenants Opening in October
Dillard’s
Off Broadway Shoes
Forever21
Victoria’s Secret
Buckle
Charlotte Russe
LOFT
Red Robin
Bath & Body Works
Torrid
Journey’s
Zales
Luxe 83
Which Wich
Claire’s
Francesca’s
Tenants Opening Soon
Pier 1 Imports
Capital One
Chico’s
Aveda
Goodyear
Tesla Motors – Charging Stations
AND MORE TO COME!
For leasing information, contact Ryan Pecot at 337.572.0246 or rpecot@stirlingprop.com; Rodney Gordon at 423.553.8704 or Rodney.Gordon@cblproperties.com or Tim Gilmore at 423.490.8358 or Tim.Gilmore@cblproperties.com. For information on land surrounding Fremaux Town Center, please contact Dan Tate at 504.620.8132 or dtate@stirlingprop.com.
