Stirling Communities Update: Tiger Manor Improvements
Tiger Manor, a 287-unit student housing property situated just outside the North Gates of LSU, was acquired in September 2012 and added to the Stirling Communities portolio of multi-family properties. Since the acquisition, $1.4 Million in renovations to Tiger Manor are well underway, and are approximately 60% complete. All renovations to the complex are expected to be complete by April 15, 2013.
Major renovations include:
- Complete exterior repaint of all buildings
- New primary entrance road off E. State Street
- Card Access Security Gate Systems
- New management office
- Pool Renovations
- Landscaping and Irrigation
- Parking Lot Repairs
Tiger Manor – New Exterior Paint
Tiger Manor – New Primary Entrance from East State Street
Tiger Manor – Card Access Security Gate Systems – Lake Crest Gate Under Construction
Tiger Manor – New Management Office Renovations Underway
Tiger Manor Pool 1 Renovations – New Deck, Coping, and Resurface Underway
Tiger Manor Pool 2 Renovations – New Coping, Tile, Resurface and Suntan Ledge Underway
Successful Grand Opening of New Walgreens Marquee Store on Magazine Street
Pictured Left to Right – Lewis W. Stirling III (Executive Vice President, Stirling Properties), Peter Aamodt (Vice President of Development, Stirling Properties), Kim Treece (Market Vice President, Walgreens), Troy Menard (District Manager, Walgreens), Councilwoman Susan Guidry, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Chris Sperling (Store Manager, Walgreens)
Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Councilwoman Susan Guidry, area retailers, members of Stirling Properties and representatives of American Legion Post #307 recently participated in a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Walgreens marquee store at 5518 Magazine Street. The site is the original home of the Ed Brauner American Legion Post #307 and portions of the building date back to 1947. After a full renovation, the new 13,000 square-foot store has a drive-thru window, full-service pharmacy and a Look Boutique specializing in high-end cosmetics.
“The way we’re going to make the best city in the world is through partnerships,” emphasized Mayor Landrieu, in reference to the community involvement in the planning of the new marquee store.
As developer for the project, Stirling Properties worked closely with Magazine street business owners, neighborhood associations, and World War II Veterans to create a vision of what this distressed building could become. “This project was a group effort from start to finish, and because of this approach everyone involved deserves a great deal of credit and can be proud of the finished product”, stated Peter Aamodt, Vice President of Development for Stirling Properties.
To pay homage to War Veterans and the building’s former use as a meeting spot for them, several American Legion images and symbols were incorporated into the new store’s design. Following the Grand Opening, the Veterans in attendance unveiled a bronze plaque in tribute to the American Legion Post #307.
Bill Detweiler, the Past National Commander of the American Legion and Local Post #307 and the Veteran’s representative on the project team, thanked Stirling Properties for their recognition of the building’s history. Mr. Detweiler mentioned that he and fellow Veterans wanted a good, productive neighbor for the Uptown community…”A business who would take care of this building.”
The design of the new building was achieved after numerous meetings with the design team, local retailers, area residents and the City of New Orleans. The front and rear facades of the building were replaced and the interior fully demolished. The new design features large windows to showcase the building’s interior, a pedestrian entrance on Magazine Street, and a rear parking lot with a drive-thru window.
See below for before & after pictures:
Walgreens Magazine Before & After – Front Facade
Walgreens Magazine Before & After – Rear Facade
Walgreens Magazine Before & After – American Legion Tile
Walgreens Magazine Before & After – Interior
Walgreens Magazine Before & After – Interior
Walgreens Magazine Before & After – Interior
VIDEO: 2012 Stirling Highlights
2012 was a great year at Stirling Properties! Check out our favorite highlights of the year, from fun company outings to the 3 million square feet of brokerage deals completed. We’re looking forward to what 2013 will bring!
Stirling Properties Awarded Property & Construction Management & Office Leasing Contract for Louisiana Boardwalk
Stirling Properties has been awarded a contract to provide comprehensive property and construction management and office leasing services for Louisiana Boardwalk, a 562,250 square foot retail/mixed-use development on the waterfront of Bossier City, Louisiana. Garrison Investment Group of New York recently acquired Louisiana Boardwalk and will relaunch the retail center as The Outlets at Louisiana Boardwalk.
The Louisiana Boardwalk was developed along the Red River, directly across from Shreveport. The twin cities of Shreveport and Bossier City, the state’s third largest market, hosts a bustling convention center, numerous casinos and hotels, which draw over 11 million visitors each year.
Opened in 2005, the project is anchored by the only Bass Pro Shop within a 3 ½-hour drive. A strong mix of outlet retail brands and soft goods retail stores, additional entertainment venues and several restaurants complement the anchors.
The development features approximately 69,000 square feet of 2nd story office space, and a high performing Marriott Courtyard Hotel. The Margaritaville Hotel and Casino will open this summer, adding 400 hotel rooms and a significant additional draw to the project.
For information about office leasing opportunities available, contact Stacy Odom at sodom@stirlingprop.com or Karen Hannigan at khannigan@stirlingprop.com or call 318-797-4393.
For more information about Stirling Properties’ management services, please contact Donna Taylor at 985-246-3758 or via email at dtaylor@stirlingprop.com.
About Garrison Investment Group
Garrison Investment Group is an asset based investor with more than 60 years of experience in shopping center acquisitions, development, leasing and asset management. Headquartered in New York City, Garrison owns a total of 38 shopping centers comprising 8.2 million square feet of leasable space in regional malls, lifestyle centers and neighborhood community shopping centers across 12 states. For more information, please visit www.garrisonretail.com.
Grand Opening of New Walgreens Marquee Store on Magazine Street
Magazine St. Frontage
NEW ORLEANS, LA – March 21, 2013 – Stirling Properties is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new full-service, Walgreens drugstore in New Orleans on historic Magazine Street. The new Walgreens is a full renovation of the former American Legion building located at 5518 Magazine Street. The 13,000 square-foot marquee store will have a drive-thru window, full-service pharmacy and a Look Boutique that will specialize in high-end cosmetics. The store will open at 8 a.m. Friday, March 22 with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony at 10 a.m.
The site is the original home of the Ed Brauner American Legion Post #307 and portions of the building date back to 1947. The design of the new building was achieved after numerous meetings with our design team, local retailers, area residents and the City of New Orleans. The front and rear facades of the building were replaced and the interior fully demolished. The new design features large windows to showcase the building’s interior, a pedestrian entrance on Magazine Street, and a rear parking lot with a drive-thru window. To pay homage to war veterans and the building’s former use as a meeting spot for them, several American Legion images and symbols were incorporated into the new design.
“This adaptive reuse project represents a true cooperative effort between Stirling Properties, Walgreens, the City of New Orleans, local retailers, and surrounding neighborhoods. Without public input and citizen participation we could never have achieved this level of success. We are proud to bring a once distressed but historically significant property back to prominence once again”, said Peter Aamodt, Vice President of Development for Stirling Properties.
Stirling Properties has a long-standing relationship with the retailer. Construction is currently underway on two other Stirling Properties Walgreens developments located in Terrytown on the Westbank of New Orleans, and on Pass Road in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Stirling Properties Celebrates Team Members at Annual Stirling Honors Event
On Friday, March 15, Stirling Properties recognized employees and commercial agents at the company’s annual Stirling Honors meeting and recognition luncheon at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington. Along with the introduction of Stirling’s newly-formed Stewardship Committee, the 610 Stompers performed and Brett Patron, Executive Director of the 610 Stompers, discussed their journey as an entertainment group to a 501 (c) (3) charity. Stirling Properties’ Commercial Brokerage Division presented the award for Top Commercial Agent and Most Transactions to Rhonda Sharkawy, Senior Retail Leasing and Development Executive in the New Orleans office. Scott Macdonald, Sales and Leasing Executive in the Baton Rouge office, received the award for Most Improved, for having the highest production level improvement over the previous year. Other award recipients received recognition for production levels based on individual 2012 production achievements. Also recognized were:
- Ruby Award 2012:
Rhonda Sharkawy – New Orleans Office
- Emerald Award 2012:
Gaines Seaman – Metairie Office
Scott Macdonald – Baton Rouge Office
- Diamond Award 2012:
Ryan Lang – New Orleans Office
Joe Kramer – Covington Office
- Platinum Award 2012:
Ryan Pecot – Lafayette Office
Will Barrois – Covington Office
- Gold Award 2012:
Charles Cornay – Lafayette Office
Beezie Landry – Covington Office
Lee de la Houssaye – Covington Office
- Silver Award 2012:
Anne Dixon – Shreveport Office
Rick Skelding – New Orleans Office
- Bronze Award 2012:
Dottie Tarleton – Baton Rouge Office
Joe Gardner – New Orleans Office
John Arthurs – New Orleans Office
Mike Immel – Lafayette Office
Roger Bajon – Covington Office
Beth Cristina – New Orleans Office
Stirling Properties also recognized employees and agents who achieved special anniversaries with the company. Awards were given to 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 year milestones.
- 30 Years: Grady Brame, Executive Vice President – Covington Office
- 25 Years: Ben Hocke, Senior Project Manager – New Orleans Office
- 20 Years: Henry Holmes, Joseph Lee and Harold Staub, Engineers – New Orleans Office
For more information on how to donate to or request an appearance from the 610 Stompers, visit www.610Stompers.com.
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