Westfield Old Orchard re-development approved that will bring residential units over retail at north end of shopping center
Ground breaking anticipated 2025 for Westfield Old Orchard with a re-development that will place residential units above retail units that will replace retail only structures. The first phase of the development will include building nearly 400 luxury apartments and street-level retail, as well as a park and event space that will give Westfield Old Orchard the ability to host local events, concerts, farmers’ markets, and festivals. Phase I – The demolition of the existing retail space at the northwest corner of the shopping center (4963 Old Orchard Center and 4999 Old Orchard Center, Building J) and the construction of a 5- and 7-story mixed-use building in separate masses connected by multiple bridges and common areas, that will contain retail and restaurant uses and up to 425 multifamily residential units, and residential amenity space; reconfigured internal driveways; and a new outdoor common area event space; Phase II – The demolition of the existing retail space to the east of Phas...