Green Acres
There’s a new shopping mall coming to town. Big wigs from Macerich (the developer) picked up shovels and picks, and broke ground on the new, two-story retail center that will be the home of Ashley Furniture, Home Store, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Five Below in Valley Stream. Green Acres Commons, attached to Green Acres Mall, will host a menu of new restaurants, too. Eateries include BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Burlington, and Buffalo Wild Wings.
“Our vision in placing the proven draw of big-box favorites right next to Green Acres Mall is to add to the appeal of the overall destination among the expanded trade area, which includes upscale suburban shoppers,” said Doug Healey, senior veep of Leasing at Macerich. “The new offerings at Green Acres Commons, combined with the strong pull of Century 21 and H&M as well as the strategic enhancements to the mall itself, make Green Acres an increasingly important destination for retailers and shoppers.”
Adding value to the well-situated properties in top gateway markets is a hallmark of Macerich’s successful approach, and at Green Acres Mall the impact has been almost immediate, said Ed Coppola, president of Macerich.
“After acquisition, not only did we create significant upside by purchasing the adjacent land for Green Acres Commons, but by strategically re-allocating space we also have attracted higher-producing tenants,” he said.
Standing O knows it’s just across the border, but it’s great news for us Brooklyn shoppers, with another great place close-by to shop. No bridges either!
The mega emporium is slated to open in the fall of 2016 — hey, only a year to go! Woo-hoo!
Green Acres Mall [2034 W. Circle Dr. in Valley Stream, (516) 561–1157].
