The Fresh Market specialty grocer to anchor redeveloped shopping center.
Regency Centers Corporation, an operator and developer of grocery-anchored shopping centers, announced plans Monday to redevelop the former Loehmann’s Plaza in Atlanta, and rename it Brighten Park.
Regency has secured a lease with The Fresh Market to anchor the development at the intersection of North Druid Hills and Briarcliff Roads, as the specialty grocer’s thirteenth Georgia location.
“The redevelopment of the former Loehmann’s Plaza signals a fresh start for this center,” Andre Koleszar, Vice President and Regional Officer at Regency, said in the announcement.
“We are excited about the new direction we’re taking with the unique and vibrant addition for the North Druid Hills neighborhood.”
The Fresh Market will occupy the 24,400-square-foot space formerly belonging to Loehmann’s, joining a tenant mix that includes Panera Bread, Starbucks, and Zoe’s Kitchen. The center has over 62,000 square feet of available space, according to Regency’s website. Additional tenants to the center will be announced as deals are signed, according to the announcement.
The center is getting an “innovative look” with improved facades and signage as well as aesthetic upgrades that include LED lighting for better visibility and lower energy consumption.
Construction will begin this month, and continue through January 2015.
What other restaurants and retailers do you want to see open at Brighten? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
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I wonder if they’ll do anything to fix the parking…it’s striped super tight right now and a real pain to get into and out of the parking spots.
I hope that they put in a couple boutiques. More of a retail clothing store- TJ max or Marshall’s, maybe Ross? , better than a used clothing store. A cellphone place other than metro pcs. I still think that the restaurnant choices could be a little better, I get asked by my customers where can they go to eat with more vegetarian options.
The parking lot NEED TO BE IMPROVED, still. It is bananas coming in and out. That one traffic light is not going to solve everything. I work over at the plaza. Try pulling out on the Moe’s side, making that allowed right turn. You might sit 10 minutes before leaving the parking lot on a Friday. No one on North Druid will let you out. The oncoming traffic making the left (the traffic light been up months not working yet) on Briarcliff is equally scary and annoying. Atlanta has the most aggro drivers and it may just be that and not the plaza! Can’t wait for more great stores and love that Fresh Market coming. This will help the area.
Fortune Cookie must stay!!!!
Yes…Fortune Cookie must stay!!! I attended Briarcliff high school in the 8O’s.
Excited about the renovations, much needed in the area.
Traffic light is a MUST. Waffle house…NO! TJ Maxx or Marshalls…sounds GOOD! Boutiques…YES!!
I wish we would get a Chop’t. They have them in many other cool cities and it’s a great lunch time / any time option!!
They should put a Cinnabon, We Buy Gold, pawn shop, and Sizzler up in that beeyotch.
Thrift store , plus size clothing store, waffle house , more restaurants, shoe store and bingo hall where you can win gift cards to restaurants ( no gambling ).
El Torero must stay!!!
Yes…a Marshalls, TJ Max, Home Goods or even a DSW store would be great !!
A massage parlor. Tattoo/piercing studio. 24 hour naked fitness.
Be sure to keep Dance 101! The restaurants are perfect for hungry dancers!