Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Mill Creek Residential broke ground on the first phase of the transformation at the Westfield Garden State Plaza, which includes 575 luxury apartment homes and a one-acre town square park. — Courtesy of 3E Public Relations
A major redevelopment project at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus is officially underway, bringing hundreds of apartments, retail space, and a new town center to the area.
Last week, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Mill Creek Residential broke ground on the first phase of the mixed-use transformation, which includes 575 luxury apartment homes and a one-acre town square park. The development will span 13 acres and feature a central town green designed to serve as a community hub, officials said. Plans include a main street-style outdoor district with restaurants, shops, and services aimed at creating a more walkable, connected environment.
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Mill Creek Residential broke ground on the first phase of the transformation at the Westfield Garden State Plaza, which includes 575 luxury apartment homes and a one-acre town square park. — Courtesy of 3E Public Relations
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Mill Creek Residential broke ground on the first phase of the transformation at the Westfield Garden State Plaza, which includes 575 luxury apartment homes and a one-acre town square park. — Courtesy of 3E Public Relations
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Mill Creek Residential broke ground on the first phase of the transformation at the Westfield Garden State Plaza, which includes 575 luxury apartment homes and a one-acre town square park. — Courtesy of 3E Public Relations
Initial work includes site preparation followed by construction of Modera at Garden State Plaza, featuring two five-story mixed-use buildings with 575 residential units and about 50,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, officials said. The development will connect to the mall via a pedestrian walkway and host concerts, festivals, and seasonal events on the town green, with future phases potentially adding a hotel, medical offices, and senior living. Officials said the project also includes sustainability features such as electric vehicle charging stations and improved access to public transportation.
To honor Westfield Garden State Plaza’s history, new street names for the mixed-use development were unveiled during the groundbreaking, tying key moments from the center’s past to its future. See the names below, then scroll to the bottom for what they mean:
Mayor Chris DiPiazza at the ground-breaking ceremony. — GSP renderings
The ground-breaking ceremony. — Courtesy of 3E Public Relations
“Westfield Garden State Plaza has long been one of the most iconic destinations in the Northeast, and we’re incredibly proud to help shape its next chapter. This community represents everything Mill Creek does best, bringing thoughtfully designed homes to a location where residents can live, dine, shop, and connect,” said Doug Arsham of Mill Creek Residential.
“With shovels in the ground, we are beginning an exciting journey to create a new town center for Paramus at Westfield Garden State Plaza – a vibrant, one-of-a-kind sustainability-oriented mixed-use destination for the community to live, work, shop and play,” said Stephen Fluhr of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.
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Marquee Lane: Pays tribute to the drive-in movie theater that was once a part of the Westfield Garden State Plaza site and celebrates the enduring spirit of entertainment, nostalgia, and shared experience.
Bambergers Lane: Bamberger’s Department Store is considered the cornerstone of Westfield Garden State Plaza’s early success, bringing metropolitan sophistication and retail innovation to the heart of Paramus. Bambergers Lane celebrates the pioneering retail spirit that helped shape Westfield Garden State Plaza into a destination, and now into a community.
Sprout Green: The heart of the new development, the vibrant town green, is named in tribute to Sprout Brook, the stream that has shaped this landscape for generations. Sprout Green honors the site’s ecological heritage while embracing its future as a gathering place for residents, visitors, and the larger Paramus community.
Sprout Crescent: The word “Crescent” was chosen for the graceful loop that wraps around Sprout Green to evoke a sense of continuity. Sprout Crescent will connect the residences, retail, and gathering spaces in the new development.
Plaza Passage: Plaza Passage is a symbolic corridor that will connect the iconic Westfield Garden State Plaza with its next chapter as a vibrant, walkable neighborhood.
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