Exeter Commons

Exeter Commons is a 500,000 square foot shopping center located on Rt. 422 in Exeter Township, Berks County Pennsylvania. Opened in 2009, the center is anchored by a Target Department Store, Giant Food Store and Lowe’s Home Improvement Store, and is supported by many other first-class retailers.

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Development Challenges:

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• Difficult land assemblage of eight separate parcels

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• Right-of-way acquisition from 16 separate parcels in approximately nine months

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• Implementing $18 million of public road improvements

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• Securing funding from two separate public sources

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• Securing construction financing during a very challenging economic environment