Investment Activities Provide Potential Future Growth
During the second quarter of 2012, construction continued on a new Tanger Outlet Center located in Texas City (Houston), Texas. The center is located approximately 30 miles south of Houston and 20 miles north of Galveston on the highly traveled Interstate 45, off Exit 17 on Holland Road. Houston is the fourth largest U.S. city, and Galveston is a popular Gulf Coast getaway destination that attracts over 5 million visitors a year. The center will feature over 85 brand name and designer outlet stores in the first phase of approximately 350,000 square feet, with ample room for expansion for a total build out of approximately 470,000 square feet. Tanger currently expects the center to be completed in time for a grand opening celebration to be held on October 19, 2012.
Construction also continued on Tanger Outlets Westgate in Glendale, Arizona. Situated on 38-acres, the outlet center is located on Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Western Phoenix. This site is adjacent to Westgate City Center, Jobing.com Arena, University of Phoenix Stadium, Cabela's and The Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa. This center will offer some 80 brand name outlet stores in the first phase which will contain approximately 330,000 square feet. Tanger currently expects the center to be completed in time for a November 15, 2012 grand opening celebration.
