Taubman And New Century Development Break Ground On The Mall Of San Juan
Caribbean's premier shopping destination to open in 2014
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) and New Century Development announced today the groundbreaking on the 650,000-square-foot Mall of San Juan, the island's first luxury retail development. Located adjacent to the San Jose Lagoon at the south end of the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge, the mall will be just five minutes from the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.
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The $405 million, two-level upscale shopping center will feature the first Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom in the Caribbean. Of the approximately 100 stores and restaurants, it is expected that 60 percent will be new to the island.
"Beyond the establishment of a shopping center of world caliber for the neighbors of these communities, The Mall of San Juan represents a new center of life, where employment opportunities and progress are created. With a private investment of $405 million, The Mall of San Juan will generate 5,000 direct jobs, 2,000 during the construction phase and another 3,000 by the time it opens its doors. Not only will this construction transform the area, it will also inject energy to the zone, providing convenience, uniting communities, and promising thousands of families a better quality of life," said Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuno Burset, "not to mention the positive effect other related businesses who service these industries will experience."
The shopping center is expected to generate sales of approximately $275 to $300 million with expected tax revenues in excess of $26 million.
"Our city welcomes The Mall of San Juan. A project of this magnitude represents an important destination for our community and our visitors. We are extremely excited about the construction and upcoming opening of this world class mall," said San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini.
The shopping center is a joint venture with New Century Development of Puerto Rico, who will also be constructing a 225-room hotel and casino adjoined to the mall. The entire project is expected to open in late 2014. Taubman will develop, lease and manage the shopping center.
"This groundbreaking is the culmination of a great collaboration with our partners at Taubman," said Frank J. Trogolo, Vice President New Century Development, Inc. "As a Puerto Rican company, we are proud to bring this great project to our Island. Our team has worked hard to bring to San Juan the first luxury shopping destination in the Caribbean. The economic contribution and the new jobs created will have a very positive impact on the community."
At the conclusion of the groundbreaking ceremony, Taubman Chief Operating Officer William Taubman presented a $10,000 check to the San Juan Bay Estuary Program. "The communities where we build our shopping centers are the key to our success," said Taubman. "We believe it's important to reciprocate and support the community as well."
About Taubman
Taubman Centers is an S&P MidCap 400 Real Estate Investment Trust engaged in the ownership, management and/or leasing of 28 regional, super regional and outlet shopping centers in the U.S. and Asia. Taubman is also currently developing Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield in Chesterfield, Missouri; The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota, Florida; The Mall of San Juan in San Juan, Puerto Rico; and a shopping mall in Xi'an, China. Taubman Centers is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and its Taubman Asia subsidiary is headquartered in Hong Kong. For more information about Taubman, visit www.taubman.com.
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SOURCE Taubman Centers, Inc.
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