Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG), a national operator and
developer of community shopping centers, has announced it has closed on
a $150 million, three-property acquisition in Fairfield, CT. As
previously reported in December, the company has acquired an 80%
majority stake in a portfolio of centers – Black Rock Shopping Center,
Brick Walk, and Fairfield Center – as a part of a joint venture with
local real estate developer Kleban Properties. All three centers are
located in affluent, densely populated neighborhoods within Fairfield.
“These three properties are an excellent acquisition for Regency
Centers,” said Joanna Rotonde, Senior Manager of Transactions at
Regency. “They not only give us a foothold in the dynamic Fairfield
market, but also boast a strong offering of retail, office space, and
professional services. The diversity of the properties’ tenants makes
this an exciting addition to our regional offerings, and we’re thrilled
to work with Kleban Properties as our partner on this new venture.”
Together, the three centers offer a cumulative 315,000 square feet of
mixed-use space, with the retail components representing 73.5% of
portfolio revenues. The largest center, Brick Walk, boasts 121,000
square feet of retail, office and residential space. Key tenants include
Morgan Stanley, and Fidelity Investments and Citibank – making the
center a strategic location for financial services – in addition to
retailers such as Molto, Sprint, Flip Side, and Jos A. Bank.
The 92,000 square foot Fairfield Center is conveniently located only one
block from the Metro North rail station on the New Haven line into New
York City, an excellent location to serve commuter traffic. Like Brick
Walk, Fairfield Center is also mixed-use; its ground levels offer a
diverse collection of retailers, including Chico’s, Banana Republic and
Wells Fargo, while the upper floor is reserved for high-quality office
space. The third property, Black Rock Shopping Center, offers 98,000
square foot of retail space, anchored by Old Navy, GAP, Massage Envy,
and Carters stores. All properties are currently 100% leased.
For leasing information about these centers, contact Ken Kleban at
203-247-0732 or kkleban@klebanproperties.com.
For other Regency properties in the New England market, contact David
Sherin at 610-747-1212 or DavidSherin@regencycenters.com.
About Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG)
Regency is the preeminent national owner, operator and developer of
high-quality grocery-anchored and community shopping centers. As of Dec.
31, 2013, the company owned 328 retail properties, including those held
in co-investment partnerships. Including retailer-owned square footage,
the portfolio encompassed 43.3 million square feet located in top
markets throughout the United States. Since 2000, Regency has developed
214 shopping centers, including those currently in process, representing
an investment at completion of more than $3 billion. Operating as a
fully integrated real estate company, Regency is a qualified real estate
investment trust that is self-administered and self-managed.
About Kleban Properties
Kleban Properties is a Connecticut-based real estate development company
with holdings throughout the US East Coast including Vermont, South
Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida. Kleban owns and manages its
own portfolio including more than 10 Centers in Fairfield, CT, where its
commitment to continued growth is strongest.
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