Metro Commercial Books Retail Leases at Montco and Lehigh County Centers
The three Trexlertown leases expand the center’s offerings and provide customers with a well-rounded shopping experience, says Metro Commercial's Valerie Pettine.
TREXLERTOWN AND BLUE BELL, PA—Metro Commercial Real Estatearranged three lease signings at Trexlertown Plaza, 7150 Hamilton Boulevard, and the Trexler Mall, 6900 Hamilton Boulevard, Trexlertown, PA, and two leases at Centre Square Commons, 936 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA.
In the Trexlertown deals, the leasing team representing the landlord, Cedar Realty Trust, was led by Valerie Pettine, vice president of brokerage services; Joe Dougherty, executive vice president of brokerage services and principal; and Glenn Marvin, executive vice president of brokerage services and principal.
The Trexlertown leases were:
- Mavis Tire Supply will occupy an 8,546-square-foot space and is expected to open this year. Aside from tire services, Mavis Tire Supply offers brakes, alignments, suspension, shocks, struts, oil changes, battery replacement, and exhaust work.
- Active Learning Centers will take a 7,800-square-foot space and open this year. Trexlertown Plaza is Active Learning Centers’ fifth location in the region. From infant child care to certified kindergarten, Active Learning Centers offers multiple programs and camps to help children succeed.
- Steel City Gyro signed a lease for 2,400 square feet and is currently open to the public. The family-owned restaurant brings Mediterranean food to the shopping center and the greater Trexlertown area with a full lunch and dinner menu.
“Metro Commercial is proud to work with Trexlertown Plaza and the Trexler Mall to welcome new retail tenants to the area. The former Bon-Ton big-box space is also available for lease and can cater to various users,” says Pettine. “These three diverse leases expand the center’s offerings and provide customers with a well-rounded shopping experience comprised of education, tire services, and a new restaurant option.”
Trexlertown Plaza and the Trexler Mall are adjacent centers located right off of Hamilton Boulevard and Trexlertown Road, a major thoroughfare connecting Routes 222 and 100. The shopping centers are adjacent to Air Products’ campus, the Lehigh Valley’s largest employer. Other retailers include Hobby Lobby, Giant, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Burlington.
The leasing team for Centre Square Commons was led by Pat Gallagher, vice president of brokerage services, with assistance from Melissa Lippe, senior sales associate.
The leases signed at Centre Square Commons are:
- Chipotle, which opened a 2,296-square-foot-space at Centre Square Commons.
- Tough Mudder Bootcampwill occupy a 3,800-square-foot-space for high-intensity team training (HITT) classes designed to challenge and train all fitness levels.
Centre Square Commons also is home to Aldi, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Starbucks, and Zoës Kitchen. It serves a daytime population of approximately 179,453 people.