The Weekly Newspaper of Manhattan Beach Herald Publications - El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - Circulation 30,000 - Readership 60,000 (310) 322-1830 Vol. 6, No. 5 May 2, 2013 Inside Village Shopping CenterPlans for Revitalized Manhattan This Issue LEGEND: Construction Buffer Zone Existing Mall Existing Retail Expansion Space (1 Level) Calendar...............................2 City Lease Lot +26’ Building HeightsExpansion Space (2 Levels)210 Stalls Hatch Denotes Under Construction in a Stage 0k Building Name and Area. Grey has Bldg X parking on roof Classifieds ...........................2 +32’ 33 186 +36’ 55 +42’ +35’ Rest. 147 2,428 sf +25’ Finance.................................2 2nd Level Bldg E Bldg B 6k +40’ Bridge to Macy’s +23’ +32’ +28’ +28’ +22’ 116727.3k6.6k2nd LevelBldg F+26’Ramp120Bridge to Macy’s 2k 107 231 North Deck 13.8k 373 Bike(G+2) 12This portion only G+1.South DeckBldg A+28’Bldg C(G+2)Direct access from420 14.5k Carlotta 68 Bldg D +32’ 1.5k Ramp +26’ +26’ 446 +26’ Food......................... .............5 Fry’s+34’ +26’ Bldg G1 20 Bldg G26.1k5.5k1452 46200 sf +42’ +26’ 60 Chase+24’221341Bank+25’141454 +27’ +23’ 4590 sf Hacienda Property Bndy Pets.......................................7 covered parking spot to remain Extent of Deck Above Extent of Deck Above N 0’ 175’ 350’Hacienda trash enclosure and WORKING DRAFT – Not for Public Review Redevelopment Program Site Plan: Village Shops Component April 04, 2013 #206340.00 Construction Completed 5 Politically Speaking...........3 Layout of proposed mall floor plan. Plans are underway to revitalize Manhattan Northwest Corner Village Shopping Center (composed of the Village Shopping Center. The proposed plan Still in the conceptual stage, this phase would existing enclosed mall and the net new construc- was includes the addition of new shops, parking include construction of approximately 81,000 tion planned as part of the proposed project) and an outdoor shopping village adjacent to the square feet of new restaurant/retail space in a is projected to encompass just 574,000 square Sports ...................................6 existing enclosed Mall that, upon completion, development that would serve as a gateway feet, relatively small compared to nearby malls. represent a 21.6% increase in square footage. to Manhattan Beach and would also connect “We will be working with anchor tenant It also includes selected building demolition. the existing Fry’s parking lot to the rest of the changes as they occur and expect to add ap- The redevelopment is critical to retaining center’s parking. proximately 120,000 square feet – something and attracting top quality retailers, like Apple, The project would generate an estimated we truly need to retain key tenants and to to Manhattan Village. When complete, the re- $34 million to $48 million in new revenues keep the center competitive by attracting new development will add a total of approximately for the City of Manhattan Beach over the retailers,” she said. 120,000 square feet of additional open-air retail next 25 years, including sales, property and Since the project was first contemplated, space in Manhattan Village – all designed to business taxes above and beyond what could Manhattan Village has worked closely with offer a more powerful selection of unique- be expected without the project, according to neighbors, tenants and other stakeholders to to-the-market, premier shops and restaurants. a study done conducted by Allan D. Kotin & revise the project to best accommodate these Amenities to complement the Beach Cities Associates last year. It would also keep traffic key constituents. residents, fashion conscious consumer and en- Weekend paths, valet, consolidated parking fields, coveredvironmentally friendly community will includea central plaza, pedestrian and bike friendly Forecast environment, a wider selection of shops andparking, family friendly areas, a pet-friendly restaurants, quaint and cozy ambiance, lush gardens, landscaping, and sparkling fountains. The plans and the accompanying environ- mental analysis, which must be approved by Friday the Manhattan Beach City Council before Sunny Village to be revitalized in three areas:construction can proceed, call for Manhattan 85˚/63˚ The Village Shops Construction of approximately 60,000 square feet of net new retail/restaurant space in a pedestrian-friendly “village” surrounding the Saturday which will be fully remodeled. counts the same as today upon completion of “We have spent several years collectingexisting California Pizza Kitchen building,Project Concept Plan Rendering. Sunny Construction of two separate, grade-plus- the project and would keep Manhattan Village valuable input from the city and the commu- two-level parking decks adjacent to the new competitive with surrounding centers in the nity and have made a number of significant 70˚/59˚ village shops. NOTE: A flag line has been local market. modifications to our proposed project. I think placed on the site since April 12 to show the “We believe this plan allows the center to what we have today is a plan that considers approximate height of the parking structures continue attracting and retaining the high- everyone’s needs and protects the critical tax along Cedar Way. Flags will remain up until quality retailers Manhattan Beach deserves revenue stream to the city,” Griggs said. “The Sunday April 30. Manager Liz Griggs. “We have carved out a a newly expanded offering of contemporarycenter plans to step out into the open-air withwithout losing our center’s charm,” said GeneralNortheast Corner Drizzle Construction of an approximately unique niche among shopping centers. This retailers and restaurants with a retail resort 50,000-square-foot addition to the north side retail resort concept will be large enough to approach that Manhattan Beach can be proud 65˚/59˚ of the existing Macy’s store. satisfy the needs of the local community so of, including more places to shop, meet with Demolition of the existing 20,000 square that shoppers do not have to travel outside the friends and showcase the Manhattan Beach feet of restaurant/theater buildings. city to get what they want; and is small enough lifestyle.” Construction of a grade-plus-three-level park- to compliment our hometown atmosphere.” For more information about the project, ing deck on the north side of the Macy’s store. Once completed, the revitalized Manhattan please visit www.shopmanhattanvillage.com •
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