Commons at Willowbrook breaks ground on $12 million project

"I think it will bring a great boost to the area," he said. "People will like the retailers that we are bringing in, some they know and will be familiar with and others they will be introduced to."

Construction has begun to tear down the former AMC Theatre, the future location of the new retailers, and the existing building, which will be used for the necessary parking lot. Many of the stores stationed in the old building relocated to other areas of the outdoor shopping center.

The following people were on hand for the ground-breaking ceremony, Robert Griffin, asset manager, L&B Realty Advisors; Steve Johnston, project manager for the redevelopment, L&B Realty Advisors; Alex Makris, retail broker, CBRE; Leslie Lopez, property manager, CBRE; Andre Lintzmeyer, assistant property manager, CBRE; Ray Duerer, architect for the redevelopment, CDA Architect; and Joe Owens, general contractor for the redevelopment, United Construction.