Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has partnered with Mill Creek Residential (MCR), as co-developer, for the first phase of the transformation of Westfield Garden State Plaza in Bergen County, N.J.
Westfield Garden State Plaza is a 2.1-million-square-foot flagship destination anchored by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and AMC Theatres. It is anticipated to break ground in 2024 and scheduled to open to residents in 2026. The first phase will include the construction of 550 luxury apartment homes that will be integrated with the shopping center via a one-acre “town green” for residents, visitors and shoppers, as well as introduce a “main street” outdoor district featuring restaurants and everyday conveniences and services.
The development will also include significant community and sustainability features, such as new parks and greenspaces, green building construction, upgraded connectivity to public-transportation networks, electric vehicle-charging stations, and th