Phillips Edison Completes Facade Renovation of Contra Loma Plaza to Support Neighborhood Revitalization

CINCINNATI, Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Edison & Company announced today that the Contra Loma Plaza completed a facade renovation, major lighting upgrade and landscape improvements as part of a community revitalization effort in Antioch, California.

"I am really pleased with the renovation. The bright lights and the improvements to the landscaping have taken a large step towards the safety and the overall pleasing appearance of the plaza which is a good example of making Antioch a much more welcoming location for businesses," said Hans Ho, Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, a group that meets regularly and assists with safety enforcement, neighborhood involvement and improved communication between businesses within the center. "We look forward to the continued improvement of this community and Plaza," said Ho.

"Renovating the Contra Loma Plaza was an important project for us, and we are thrilled to see its completion has made such a positive impact in the community," said Joe Schlosser, vice president of portfolio management at Phillips Edison. "The support from the Antioch community and retailers in the Contra Loma Plaza to improve the area has been tremendous, and we are very proud to be an invested community partner throughout this resurgence."

"I would just like to thank the new ownership at Contra Loma Plaza for investing in Antioch and doing such a great job upgrading the shopping center.  It looks terrific," said Steve Duran, Antioch City Manager.

The Plaza's new facade was designed by Architecture Design Collaborative, a full service planning and architectural firm specializing in retail, commercial, and residential projects, located in Costa Mesa, California. The construction of the project was carried out by Smith Development & Construction Company, a general contractor with more than 30 years of experience in the residential and commercial building and design industries of California.

Phillips Edison & Company offers a complete range of retail solutions for investors and retailers. The Company has an operating platform designed to optimize property value and consistently deliver a great shopping experience. Phillips Edison provides retail services including development, redevelopment, leasing and management of retail centers. Established in 1991, the company's portfolio currently includes a national footprint of retail properties. The Company has corporate offices in Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, New York City and Atlanta.

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