Bradford Equities, LLC - Marketplace of Vernon Hills - 2005

This project provided a unique opportunity and the great responsibility to enhance the existing commercial Marketplace located in Vernon Hills. This existing retail building located amidst an existing operating shopping center was built in the 1990's and required a major renovation to provide the marketplace with a new retail focus. The development team worked closely with the Village in a public/private partnership to meet shared planning and design objectives, and develop architectural and site design consistent with the existing commercial area. This project has been a great success for the developer and the community because it utilizes thoughtful design planning, well detailed buildings, coordinated landscape and a diverse tenant mix. The existing building is situated some 800’-0” feet off the main state through-fare. The intent of the design was to provide significant entrance elements for each tenant increasing visibility from Milwaukee Ave., provide a new exterior image and an infusion of new shops. Several structures were enlarged, several were heavily modified, and all were repaired or re-clad. There is approximately 218,000 square feet of retail with tenants such as JoAnn Fabrics, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Ashley Furniture and Old Navy.