AD Street Cons. Photo by Matt Keshor / University of Notre Dame.
The University of Notre Dame and Kite Realty Group Trust announced today that trader J will start a new grocery store in South Bend, two and a half miles south of the university campus at Notre Dame-inspired Eddie Street Commons.
“Ever since the Notre Dame-led and our partners in the Northeast Neighborhood began envisioning a live retail, residential and rest restaurant district near campus, hopefully the grocery store will be the anchor’s business,” said Shannon Culina, the university’s executive vice president. “This vision has come true with America’s true iconic brand trader. We are confident that this key addition to the Eddie Street Conns will in many ways be a wonderful tool for both campus and broader communities. ”
Notre Dame has partnered with Indianapolis’ Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE: KRG) for 15 years to create the Adre Street Consons (ESC), a mixed-use, neo-urban, pedestrian-oriented development that extends three blocks south of campus. .
“We are excited about the future of Trader Joe and what it will mean for his community,” said Tom McGowan, president and chief operating officer of Kite Realty Group. “Over the past 15 years, Eddie Street has grown with the Conns South Band and the University, and the arrival of Trader Joe is an important addition to the neighborhood and development. We thank Trader Joe, City of South Bend and Notre Dame for making this partnership a reality. “
The first phase of the Andilla Street Caps, which stretches from Angela Boulevard to Napoleon Street, opened in late 2009 and will have 170,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and office space, 266 apartments, 123 square feet of landmines, 78 rows and townhouses. Sweets are included. Hotel and parking garage. The second phase, from Napoleon to Howard Street, features new quarters for the Robinson Community Learning Center, an educational initiative in partnership with the university’s Northeast Neighborhood; About 450 apartment units; 8,500 square feet in the restaurant; A dog park and extra green space. The combined two phases represent an investment of approximately 300 300 million in the Northeast Neighborhood.
The will of the merchant will anchor the south end of Eddie Street Commons and groups that have been focusing for years say it is most desirable in development – a small structure, specialty groceries and especially the trader J. New grocery store construction announced in the future Running with start date.
“The Kite Realty Group has been developing Eddie Street Cons since 2005, which is in line with the university’s vision to revitalize the Northeast Neighborhood and at the same time create a ‘College Lodge Town’ next to our campus,” said Cullen. “We are deeply grateful to the Kite team for their tireless efforts in helping us bring Trader Joe to the field.”
Other components of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Plan include the Notre Dame Avenue Housing Program and the Triangle Housing Development.
Cullen also praised the South Band leaders who have worked closely with the university and Kite for years on ESC schemes and their implementation.
“Mayor Luke, Battingig and Mueller, as well as other city officials, have been incredibly helpful in bringing this exciting and functional development to success,” Cullen said. “Eddie Street Cons would not have been possible without his guidance and participation.
“Similarly, the insight, support and leadership provided by Notre Dame trustees, members of the advisory council and others is indispensable.”
Opening its first store in 1967, Trader J Head is headquartered in Monrovia, California, and has opened more than 500 stores in 42 states and Washington, DC. Its products include gourmet, organic and vegetarian food, domestic and imported wine and beer, as well. Everyday basics.
Kite Realty Group Trust is a full-service, ically also integrated real estate investment trust that provides a convenient and rewarding shopping experience to communities. It connects customers with retailers in desirable markets through a portfolio of neighborhood, community and lifestyle centers. Using operational, development and redevelopment skills, the firm constantly optimizes its portfolio to get the maximum value and return to the shareholders. More information is available here.
