Construction begins on new 329,000SF Secaucus Wal-Mart.Hartz Mountain's legendary Harmon Meadow mixed-use development Mixed-use development refers to the practice of allowing more than one type of use in a building or set of buildings. In planning zone terms, this can mean some combination of residential, commercial, industrial, office, institutional, or other land uses. , the 4-million square foot site of two retail malls and an office complex located three miles from Manhattan, has leased one of its final three parcels to Wal-Mart, the company announced. Over 200 construction jobs will be created and the Wal-Mart Discount Store and SAM'S CLUB Sam's Club is a membership-only warehouse club owned and operated by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. History The first Sam's Club opened in April 1983 in Midwest City, Oklahoma in the United States.[1] Sam's Club is named after Sam Walton. to be located on the site will employ a total of 425 people. Construction will begin immediately on the 328,939 sq. ft. of retail space with an opening projected for Summer 2004. An office building had been expected at the site, but plans to update Harmon Meadow's existing retail facilities energized interest from retailers, and as a result the final two parcels are being offered and can be built to a total of 173,000 square feet. "Secaucus has long been an ideal retail environment," said Secaucus Mayor Dennis Elwell. "Walmart and SAM'S CLUB clearly recognize that and we're proud to bring such renowned retailers to our town." "Harmon Meadow was a breakthrough in suburban real estate development the original Power Town," said Emanuel Stern, president of Hartz Mountain Industries Hartz Mountain Industries (HMI) is a private family owned and operated company known for its vast real estate holdings in the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area. Its former parent Hartz Mountain Corporation (of pet products fame), was founded by German-American businessman Max , Inc. "Now, what is perhaps the most powerful retail brand in the world has chosen it as its entry point into the metropolitan area market. "That along with the commitment we've made to renewing the retail areas, will help us re-invent this area, reasserting its importance in the region." Included in the improvements being made at Harmon Meadow is the rebuilding of the Olive Garden  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . restaurant located on Route 3. Additionally, signage is being updated throughout the site and walkways have been renovated. Just three miles from the Lincoln Tunnel The Lincoln Tunnel is a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) long tunnel under the Hudson River, connecting Weehawken, New Jersey and the borough of Manhattan in New York City. History The tunnel was designed by Ole Singstad. , Harmon Meadow's access to major highways and local infrastructure have been natural draws for office users, retailers and movie theaters for 20 years. Harmon Meadow's location just outside Manhattan enables it to draw shoppers from both sides of the Hudson as well as nearby Bergen County, whose blue laws blue laws, legislation regulating public and private conduct, especially laws relating to Sabbath observance. The term was originally applied to the 17th-century laws of the theocratic New Haven colony, and appears to originate in require that stores close on Sundays. "Our long-time tenants thrive on the inherent value of this location, and I'm confident that our final sites will attract premium stores in no time," said Mr. Stern. Jerry Welkis of Welco Realty realty n. a short form of "real estate." (See: real estate) REALTY. An abstract of real, as distinguished from personalty. Realty relates to lands and tenements, rents or other hereditaments. Vide Real Property. has been named exclusive leasing agent for the remaining sites. |
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