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Our retail centers leverage the principles of placemaking, creating destinations that encourage people to gather, socialize, and experience all that the community has to offer. Working with developers, businesses, and stakeholders, we focus on the holistic customer experience to establish authentic, engaging places that encourage community and commerce.  

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The Cost of Staying Current

by Nellie Day | California Centers

In an effort to retain tenants, shoppers, and relevance in today's market, owners are turning to more modest improvements that move the needle without breaking the bank. Getting to the top is never easy. Some perpetually spin their wheels trying to reach the summit, while others constantly evaluate how to hold onto their position.

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Proposed Shopping Center, Entertainment Venue Could be Coming to Henderson

by 8 News Now

A proposed $50 million shopping and entertainment district is in the works for Henderson.

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AO: Designing the Future of Utah

by Salt Lake Business Journal

Establishing its Utah presence in 2010, awardwinning architecture firm AO has helped shape the state’s built environment for over 15 years. With a reputation for design excellence, a collaborative approach, and a deep understanding of development goals, AO delivers dynamic projects that blend innovation, functionality, and lasting value.

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From Racing to Retail

by The Mann Report

Once a racetrack, now a new retail district: The Shops at Hollywood Park has created a retail, dining, and entertainment complex that encapsulates Los Angeles' vibe while offering urban connectivity. Architect of record AO and designer BCV Architecture + Interiors completed an 890,000-square-foot complex including The Promenade, which links SoFi Stadium to Century Plaza, and the Alley, an eclectic hub for boutique shops and restaurants.

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Super Star Car Wash Opens Tenth Colorado Springs Location

by Andrew Rogers | Colorado Springs Business Journal

The latest express drive-thru car wash opened Wednesday, March 5 at 507 Garden of the Gods Rd. and represents the company’s 111th location nationwide. “We are kicking off the year with a few new locations and have been so pleased to be expanding in the Colorado market,” said Nicole Rodriguez, vice president of marketing for Super Star Car Wash. “We’ve already begun meeting neighbors and look forward to becoming more ingrained in the community throughout this upcoming year.”

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Top 140 Retail Architecture Firms for 2024

by Building Design+Construction

Gensler, Arcadis North America, Core States Group, MG2, WD Partners, and Nelson Worldwide top BD+C's ranking of the nation's largest retail sector architecture and architecture engineering (AE) firms for 2024, as reported in the 2024 Giants 400 Report. Note: This ranking factors revenue for all retail buildings work, including big box stores, cineplexes, entertainment centers, malls, restaurants, strip centers, and theme parks. 

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Hollywood Park Rolls Out More Retail Tenants

by Steven Sharp | Urbanize LA

A September 19th ceremony in Inglewood showcased the debut of the Shops at Hollywood Park, the retail core of the nearly 300-acre development centered on SoFi Stadium. The first phase of the retail project, which sits near the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Century Boulevard, includes space for 390,000 square feet of shops and restaurants. Announced tenants include the Cinépolis theater chain, Iconix Fitness, experiential venue Cosm, JD Sports, and Residency Arts Gallery.

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Creating Connections Through Design

by Nellie Day | Shopping Center Business

It's a fact of life that online shopping and the omnichannel approach have altered the way people shop. They've also altered the function of today's shopping centers. So has COVID. What was once a place for transactions has now become a place for connection, escape, and the ability to recharge.

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How an Old Nevada Office Park Is Getting a Retail Makeover

by Madalina Pojoga | Commercial Property Executive

In Henderson, Nev., some 16 miles southeast of Las Vegas, a joint venture is investing $30 million in redeveloping a former 100,000-square-foot, two-building office campus into an open-air retail center. And many could see this office-to-retail conversion as a bold move considering the retail industry has been facing its own set of challenges over the past decade. But the team behind the project is banking on local metrics and the fact that residents don’t have access to similar centers in the immediate area.

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