As retail continues to change, so does our strategic approach to property redevelopments. We're making our properties more dynamic by transforming them into one-stop-shops where visitors are able to take care of their retail, dining, health, and fitness needs. These changing spaces are the future of retail, and Brookfield Properties is offering grocers the unique opportunity to join our tenant mix as an integral part of our centers. With 64% of the U.S. population within an hour drive of our properties, we give the grocery category the ability to expand their reach and bring value to vast, new audiences.
As part of its property redevelopment, Natick Mall upgraded its anchor offerings to include a first-of-its-kind Wegmans – a highly rated brand offering 146,500 square-feet of grocery and restaurant options. The spacious two-story layout features nearly 70,000 food items and dining concepts such as The Burger Bar, Blue Dalia Restaurant & Tequila Bar, and Buzz Coffee Shop.