Tile Breaking Ceremony Marks Major Renovation of Menlo Park Mall

by KJR

Simon, a global leader in retail real estate, announced today a major renovation of Menlo Park Mall. Simon officials were joined by Township of Edison Mayor Thomas Lankey, mall retailers and other dignitaries in a “tile breaking” ceremony at the mall this morning to officially mark the impending start of the major renovation.

Construction is expected to begin by early April and is slated for completion in November. The project will touch a significant portion of the interior and exterior of the property and include a complete transformation of the existing food area into a spectacular new Dining Pavilion. All work will be performed to minimize interference or customer inconvenience during the mall’s regular operating hours.

“After many months of planning, we are pleased to unveil the details of this project to our fashion forward shoppers and retailers,” said Menlo Park Mall General Manager John Westbrook. “Menlo Park Mall already serves as one of central New Jersey’s premier destinations for shopping, dining and entertainment. These enhancements will create a more contemporary look for the center along with additional upgrades and amenities that will better fulfill the needs of our customers and visitors.”

Highlights of the renovation include:

• Conversion of existing food area into a spectacular new Dining Pavilion
• Transformation of Center Court into a main gathering place that will feature soft seating areas and complimentary charging stations, a modernized elevator and a relocation of the Guest Services booth from the mall’s upper level.
  
• New men’s and women’s restroom facilities, including upgraded finishes, fixtures and lighting
• Carpeted soft seating areas added throughout the mall for customer comfort and convenience
• New flooring featuring natural stone tile in each court section, porcelain tile throughout the common area and carpeted walkways along the upper level storefronts
• Energy efficient LED-lighting
  
• Contemporary updates of key mall entrances, including new stone pavers and signage and a fresh array of landscaping elements to welcome guests entering the mall
  
• Cosmetic improvements and new energy efficient LED-lighting in the parking garage
• Dazzling new holiday décor for the 2015 season

Today’s announcement follows a successful 2014 that saw a number of new retailers open at Menlo Park Mall, including David’s Tea, Just Falafel, Icing, Maki of Japan, Seasons 52, Smashburger and Zumiez. In addition, the Disney Store and Zara introduced exciting new concepts in newly renovated and expanded space at the center as well.