effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on retail are a sign of what tenants see as prime retail in the post-Covid world. Medford Center is poised as a model for future successful retail destinations. Medford has long been known as a shopping destination due to its proximity to Interstate 5 and being the largest Southernmost city in OR. California shoppers are attracted to Oregon in part due to its lower costs and no state sales tax. Medford Center offers an open-air shopping experience which has a combination of essential businesses, personal services, a broad range of sit down, QSR and take-out restaurants as well as a variety of entertainment offerings and space for year-round events. It is freeway and downtown adjacent and is surrounded by residential thereby offering the tenants weekday and weekend traffic. LBG in its redevelopment merchandising has created a carefully curated mix of small businesses homegrown from the local community as well as strong nationals with a unique presence at Medford Center, such as Burlington and Tinseltown. The Village redevelopment is poised to become Southern Oregon’s favorite playground and when it’s able to re-open fully and restart its events roster, will become the center of activity for the entire community, hosting world class culinary and entertainment events year-round. For more information about The Village at Medford Center, its tenants and leasing information, visit www. thevillagemedfordcenter.com. n
Burlington and T.J. Maxx will join more than 40 existing retailers, restaurants and businesses at The Village at Medford Center including Tinseltown Cinemark Theater, critically acclaimed Tap & Vine Restaurant, Collaborative Theater, Ella Lane, Timber & Tonic, Safeway, Red Robin, Village Fitness and Rite Aid. Burlington will occupy more than 35,000 square feet and T.J. Maxx will occupy 25,000 square feet in the former Sears building which was vacated in late 2019. Further leasing opportunities still remain, including a variety of premier spaces offering excellent Interstate 5 visibility and direct access from the major perimeter roads surrounding the center. This exceptional level of leasing activity despite the negative
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