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Beachwood Place Expansion
By Donna L. Robinson
I
n the sustainability of shopping malls in the region (indoor and strip malls), Beachwood
Place, developed by Rouse Company in 1978, has maintained and endured its own valuable
presence in Beachwood with class, sophistication, and upscale stores to serve the community of
Beachwood, and notably the landscape of Northeast Ohio.
The original anchor stores
were Higbee's (which became
Dillard's) and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Nordstrom was added in 1997.
Residents are attracted and
gravitate to the ambiance and
the community of Beachwood,
and truly appreciate both Beach-
wood Place and La Place to meet
their shopping needs for every
season of the year.
In 2004 General Growth
Properties acquired Beachwood
Place and it is currently home
to more than 100 retailers and
restaurants, according to Neisha
Vitello, senior general manager
of General Growth Properties.
"An expansion of Beachwood
Place is currently underway with
the first tenant expecting to be
open sometime in the 4th quar-
ter," said Vitello.
When asked what the expan-
sion entails, Vitello explained,
"The current phase of the expan-
sion includes Zara, an interna-
tional fashion brand owned by
Inditex, one of the world's largest
fashion retailers. This will be its
first-in-market location in Ohio.
We are also adding additional
parking spaces.
The expansion plans and
goals for Beachwood Place and
La Place are at the forefront for
General Growth Properties. "We
are constantly negotiating with
retailers to open new shops at
Beachwood Place and La Place,"
said Vitello. "In addition to Zara,
Altar'd State, a popular women's
fashion boutique, has plans to
open by the end of this year.
We hope to be able to share
additional information in the
near future."
From the public's view on
Richmond Road, the construc-
tion site will include parking
as well as expanded retail and
restaurant space.
"Beachwood Place has
provided our community with
an immense tax base that helps
us provide top-of-the-line
amenities and services to our
residents," said Mayor Merle S.
Gorden. "We are proud to be
home to one of the region's pre-
mier shopping destinations, and
we appreciate General Growth
Properties' efforts in working
closely with the city as they
plan for the future and improve
their property. We have a great
working relationship with the
management team of Beach-
wood Place."
When asked about bringing a
coffee place back to the Peets/
Caribou location in La Place,
Vitello said they've had some
interest in the location from
a couple of local and regional
coffee shops and are currently
trying to determine the best fit
for that location.
Although Vitello could not
share specific information, she
is focused on successes to date,
saying, "Within the past year, we
have brought Tommy Bahama
MAC Cosmetics, Pink and White
Barn Candle Company, and we
now look forward to the opening
of Zara. We hope to bring in
additional retailers that have
not previously been seen in the
market."
"Beachwood Place has
provided our community
with an immense tax base
that helps us provide
top-of-the-line amenities
and services to our
residents," said Mayor
Merle S. Gorden
Rendering provided by the Beach-
wood Building Department.
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