Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield will be remaking its Old Orchard mall in Skokie, Illinois into a live-work-play community in much the same fashion as what it calls its “landmark transformation” of Garden State Plaza in New Jersey.
A residential development will be added to the popular retail destination north of Chicago along with a cast of new retail brands, entertainment options, green spaces with walkways, and chef-led restaurants.
The retail upgrade is already underway in the existing structure. Enhancements are being made in the common areas inside the mall to welcome new dining and health and wellness tenants. An enhanced slate of luxury retailers will be led by Louis Vuitton and the nation’s second location of Bloomies—Bloomingdale’s new curated shopping concept.
“The Village Board’s action earlier this year to designate Old Orchard as one of over 200 Illinois Business Districts has resulted in Westfield’s financial commitment of over $100M to transform Old Orchard,” said Skokie Mayor George VanDusen. “I applaud Westfield’s focus on sustainability with this new vision, as is consistent with the village’s recently approved environmental sustainability plan.”
