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One Beverly Hills, California, US Developer, Cain International

AMERICAS

ROYALMOUNT is Montreal’s newest shopping, dining & entertain- and Swarovski. Beyond retail, Oakridge Park will be a multi-faceted
ment destination, opened in September last year, where connectivity, destination, defined by experience, culture and community. Spanning
creativity and sustainability meet and thrive. The world-class district 28 acres and over five million square feet, the first phase of the devel-
located in midtown features 170 stores including 60 restaurants and opment features four residential towers, office space, a community
cafes. The retail offer includes 50 per cent new to market concepts centre and the largest library on Vancouver’s West Side, a nine-acre
and the largest concentration of luxury flagship stores in the province park, a one-kilometre running loop and more. Oakridge Park will
of Quebec. In addition to an exciting programming offer, ROYAL- also enhance Vancouver’s already vibrant culinary scene with Time
MOUNT is home to a 77,000sq ft urban park and public art trail Out Market - a food and cultural market bringing the best of the city
where consumers can relax and be inspired by their surroundings. together under one roof - alongside other highly anticipated dining
Envisioned by Quebec-based real estate development and manage- options. The scheme serves as a bespoke and captivating cultural des-
ment company Carbonleo, ROYALMOUNT is the starting point of tination for Vancouver and is designed to seamlessly encompass every
the largest private mixed-use project in North America. Designed aspect of people’s lives, where living, working and playing converge
with the goal of achieving estimated operational carbon neutrality, harmoniously, offering a space for inspiration, personal growth and
this new district represents a pioneering vision of urban development. relaxation.
This innovative and luxurious destination will ultimately feature office Joint venture partners North American Properties (NAP) - (NAP’s
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towers, private residences and a wide array of shared public infrastruc Atlanta subsidiary, whose team is leading the redevelopment, was
ture. Every element has been carefully crafted to foster community, acquired by global, design-focused real estate investment and manage-
creativity and a deeply human experience at the heart of a sustainable ment firm Jamestown in October 2024. Jamestown is now an investor
and inspiring built environment. in the property, through an affiliate and oversees management along
Oakridge Park, Canada’s largest redevelopment from developers with retail leasing, in conjunction with AMPS), Nuveen Real Estate
QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, is setting a new standard and Taconic Partners acquired Ridge Hill in May 2022 with plans to
in Vancouver’s luxury retail scene. As part of this world-class destina- redevelop and reposition the outdoor lifestyle centre as a human-cen-
tion, a collection of prestigious global brands will make their debut in tric, mixed-use destination. The first phase of construction focused on
spring 2026, transforming the city’s retail landscape and offering an reimagining the property’s streetscape and social gathering spaces to
unparalleled shopping experience. The latest brands joining Oakridge create a more cohesive environment. Ridge Hill’s merchandising mix
Park include Loewe, Loro Piana, Valentino, Dolce&Gabbana, Thom is also being revamped to include more local and New York City-in-
Browne and Acne Studios. Contemporary, beauty and wellness retail - spired food and beverage concepts as well as popular lifestyle brands.
ers joining the scheme include ALO, Sporting Life, Veronica Beard, In addition to the physical enhancements, the overall guest experience
Sandro, Maje, Petit Pont, Sisley Paris, Sephora, Diptyque, Lush Brow has been elevated with more consistent community-driven program-
Bar and Mophead. Returning to the centre are retailers BOSS, Coach ming. The next phase of the redevelopment - the reconfiguration of the

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