Press release from Asheville Outlets:
Asheville, N.C. –Construction of Asheville Outlets, the 325,000 square foot outlet center on Brevard Road in Asheville, is on schedule to open in spring of 2015. As part of the transformation of the formerly enclosed Biltmore Square Mall into an open-air center, Winter Construction will use a helicopter to lift and deposit 55 HVAC units onto the roof of the center. The public is likely to see and hear the helicopter on Sunday, Nov. 16, between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. as it transports one HVAC unit every 90 to 120 seconds on average.
“We want to thank our neighbors and surrounding businesses for their patience and understanding as do this work on Sunday morning,” said Sharon Morgan, general manager of Asheville Outlets. “For safety sake, we have to ensure that the public and our crews stay at least 200 feet away from the flight path. We think we will be least disruptive on Sunday morning.”
When it opens, Asheville Outlets will be the new destination for shoppers in Western North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina and eastern Tennessee. The outlet center, being developed by New England Development, in partnership with Tremont Realty Capital, will feature approximately 75 top manufacturer and retail outlets, a food court, open-air covered pedestrian-only walkways, and many other amenities to help make this a top shopping destination.
The new indoor/outdoor experience is clearly visible as the entire roof that covered the walkways has been removed and replaced with gallery roofs that will provide weather protection on each of the five concourses. Once complete, the architecture will combine historic charm and the unique style of local “mountain village.” The design includes local stone, stucco, shingle roofs, open trusses, and a color palette reminiscent of the historically renowned inns and homes found throughout Asheville combined with modern detailing we see today. The existing mature landscaping surrounding the center will be maintained and improved with the addition of trees, shrubs and landscaped islands. Adams + Associates, of Mooresville, N.C., is the project architect.
Asheville Outlets
Real Brands. Unreal Savings. Arriving spring 2015. Save up to 70 percent off on America’s most desired brands at Asheville Outlets. Located at the intersection of I-40 & I-26 at Brevard Road, this open-air lifestyle destination will include 75 stores, featuring some of the most popular brand names. Visit ShopAshevilleOutlets.com. Follow us on Facebook @shopashevilleoutlets and Twitter @shopasheville.
New England Development
For over thirty-five years, New England Development has taken a creative, entrepreneurial approach to real estate development and management––delivering and sustaining successful projects across a wide range of property types––and across the country. These projects transform complex challenges into preferred destinations, generate long-term value to communities, afford compelling opportunities for local and national businesses, and offer sought-after experiences to a wide range of consumers.
New England Development’s growing portfolio of retail projects now includes an exciting mix of outlet centers in dynamic markets nationally. This new collection of centers includes the recently opened Palm Beach Outlets in West Palm Beach, Florida; Asheville Outlets in Asheville, North Carolina and Outlets at Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas – opening in 2015; and Des Moines Outlets in Altoona, Iowa and Outlets of Michigan in Romulus, Michigan – opening in 2016. With New England Development’s years of shopping center development experience, deep understanding of what retailers need to be successful, and track record of creating projects that add value, New England Development is bringing new vitality to the outlet industry.
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