Sacramento Proposal/Approval/Construction Thread - III

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Originally Posted by snfenoc

http://sacramento.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2007/04/16/daily43.html?surround=lfn


Westfield taps downtown plaza design firm
Sacramento Business Journal - 2:34 PM PDT Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Westfield Corp. Inc. has selected Callison, a retail design firm, to collaborate on the redesign of Sacramento's Downtown Plaza.

The Seattle-based firm was chosen partially for its familiarity with urban retail project, Westfield said.

Westfield has submitted a redevelopment plan to the city of Sacramento that would include new theaters, a larger food court in a different location, a grocery store and a new Target store. The plan, which has been estimated to cost as much as $80 million, was recently resubmitted to the city.

"Although still in the city approval process, teaming with Callison to revitalize Downtown Plaza with new life, energy and design further reinforces that commitment," said Larry Green, Westfield's senior vice president for development. "The new center will be more vibrant, friendly and attractive for our shoppers and retailers." Westfield anticipates proceeding with the work in stages. Westfield has said the entire job could take two years. The project needs approval from the city's design and planning commissions.

This is also the first I've heard of a timetable so that seems like another positive. I know it's hard to think positive about Westfield but some improvement is better than none.