Construction is planned to start this summer, though planningfor the project is still in the very preliminary stages, says aCullinan spokesman. "The deal came about really quick," thespokesman says. "We're not at the point to have a site plan for theretail. We know there will be a mix of retail and dining, butthere's nothing concrete on the number of sf."

He says the groundbreaking was mostly ceremonial, and includesplans to market the property at the International Council ofShopping Center convention in Las Vegas in May. "We're now going tobe taking this to the market," the spokesman says. "Two months fromnow we should know a whole lot more detail." He says it's way toearly to know the project cost or potential lease rates. Theretailers sought are inline with other Cullinan lifestyle centers,he says, like Chico's and JoS A. Bank.

The area is growing, and has a need for more retail, thespokesman tells GlobeSt.com. "O'Fallon is one of St. Louis' fastestgrowing suburbs, and home values are also on the rise. The closestcompetition is 13 miles away in Chesterfield, a generic indoormall," the spokesman says.