A 124,000 sf Target is also planned for the center.Ramco-Gershenson is in negotiations with a number of nationalmid-box users who are interested in locating at the site and thatis has signed a lease with the Applebee's restaurant chain for anoutlot location. Additional freestanding restaurants are alsoplanned.

The bulk of the project is expected to be open for business bysummer 2005.

"The company is committed to the development of strategicallylocated shopping centers, anchored by credit-worthy national andstrong regional tenants," says Dennis Gershenson, president andchief executive officer. "The trade area demographics andoutstanding location for the Gaines Marketplace are clearindicators of a successful site. The reasonably close proximity toother shopping centers in our portfolio adds to the appeal of thisdevelopment. We are pleased to be bringing a development of thissize and scale to the area."