Ridge Hill Reimagined
Joint venture partners North American Properties, Nuveen Real Estate, and Taconic Partners acquired Ridge Hill in May 2022 with plans to redevelop and reposition the outdoor lifestyle center as the preeminent mixed-use destination serving the tri-state region. Construction on Phase I of the value-add project, which focuses on reimagining the property’s streetscape and social gathering spaces to create a more cohesive, human-centric environment, is now underway. Ridge Hill’s merchandising mix is also being revamped with top-tier local and NYC-inspired food and beverage concepts as well as popular lifestyle brands. In addition to the physical enhancements, the overall guest experience will be elevated through resort-inspired hospitality and community-driven programming.
Construction Updates
- 3.25 – Fencing goes up in preparation for construction in the Town Square & Park Plaza (formerly Fountain Plaza).
- 4.10 – Construction officially begins in both locations.
- 4.17 – The fountain has been removed from Park Plaza.
- 4.24 – Old kiosk in Town Square was torn down & turf has been lifted.
- 5.13 – 2nd Street closed to all vehicle traffic and sidewalk open to pedestrian traffic only.
- 5.13 – Facade painting begins in Park Plaza.
- 6.19 – Facade painting in Park Plaza has been completed.
- 7.9 – Second level railings in Park Plaza are being painted.
- 7.18 – Trenching started in Town Square.
- 8.5 – Additional fencing placed in front of LA Fitness for stair repairs.
- 8.22 – Decking in Park Plaza has began to be assembled
- 8.26 – Fencing on Market St. in Town Square has been relocated for the start of the building tower demolition, closing the sidewalk for pedestrian access.
- 8.31 – Scaffolding in place as the tower demolition begins in-front of Shack Shack’s future location.
- 9.9 – Turf laid down in Park Plaza.
- 9.12 – Tower in-front of Shake Shack’s future location has been completely demolished and new entry way is under construction.
- 9.14 – Cement for Shake Shack’s patio has been poured.
- 9.18 – Cement has been poured for the foundation of the stage & screen.
- 9.18 – Deck in Park Plaza almost completed and starting to place the handrails.