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Distrito Armida, Monterrey, Mexico
Developer: GM Capital

landscape as well as the city’s river. Chapman Taylor’s Madrid studio transformation of Westfield Garden State Plaza in Bergen County,
was appointed to provide architecture and interior design services for New Jersey. Anticipated to break ground in 2024 and slated to open
the 110,00sq m project, which includes a vibrant mix of uses, such as an to residents in 2026, the first phase will include the construction of
office block, 186 retail units, a supermarket, a cinema, a children´s park 550 luxury apartment homes that will be integrated with the shopping
and a food court alongside 5,000sq m of green spaces. centre via a one-acre ‘green town’ for residents, visitors and shoppers
Distrito Armida is a new multi-phase mixed-use community in the upscale to enjoy, as well as introduce a ‘main street’ outdoor district featuring
city of Monterrey, Mexico, masterplanned and designed by JERDE and restaurants and everyday conveniences and services. The development
developed by GM Capital. The first three phases of the project are clustered will also include significant community and sustainability features such
at the southern end of the site and provide the neighbourhood with office as new parks and greenspaces, green building construction, upgraded
and residential towers, a hotel, retail and a wide array of public spaces for connectivity to public transportation networks, electric vehicle charging
the community. The neighbourhood of San Pedro Garza Garcia stands stations and the restoration of a section of the beloved local Sprout
somewhat separated from the city centre of Monterrey and is an upscale Brook. Aligned with this vision, Garden State Plaza will be completely
district for young professionals. Phase 1 was launched last year and features reimagined, with surface parking areas to the west of the shopping
an iconic office tower atop a commercial podium full of shops, restaurants centre converted into modern luxury apartment homes, plazas, parks,
and outdoor spaces. The 20-floor office building - branded Torre Malva gardens, health and wellness amenities, commercial office space, as
- a WeWork and a 170-key hotel are currently under construction. The well as a transit center – alongside new outdoor shops, restaurants
commercial podium full of shops, restaurants and attractive outdoor spaces, and community event spaces. The centre will appeal to shoppers
will help activate Phase 1 beyond the typical workday. and residents alike: the perfect place to find the latest fashions, enjoy
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) today announced Mill Creek premier dining, socialise, take a walk or ride a bike, enjoy concerts and
Residential (MCR) as co-developer for the first phase of the landmark cultural festivals and so much more.

Westfield Garden State Plaza, New Jersey, US
Developers: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield & Mill Creek Residential