Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix set for major redevelopment

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The redevelopment plans for the Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix were unveiled on Monday.

New additions include a lineup of new shops, including Warby Parker, Apex Tailoring, and PILLAR, which are set to open in the coming months. Plans also include new residential offerings, upscale hotels, and state-of-the-art office space on 24th Street and Camelback Road.

“It is a tremendous honor to be entrusted with a destination as iconic to Arizona as Biltmore Fashion Park,” said Mike Ebert, managing partner at RED Development, the commercial real estate company that purchased the mall. “This special property holds great significance for us as a local company, and we are committed to preserving its storied history while expanding its offerings to ensure it remains a dynamic center for generations to come.”

The Biltmore Fashion Park was Arizona’s first luxury outdoor shopping and dining destination. Opening in 1963, it was considered the city’s crown jewel due to its unmatched ambiance.

According to RED, the redevelopment plans to bring the fashion park back to its roots with a “modern twist on mid-century design.”

The mall was originally designed by Welton Becket and Associates and built by the Chanen Construction Company. The Saks Fifth Avenue was reportedly made of stone walls native to the region and concrete Native American hieroglyphics.

World-famous photographer Paul Gittings had a studio at the Biltmore. He photographed famous stars like John Wayne, Princess Grace of Monaco, Barry Goldwater, Sophia Loren, and many others.

The shopping center currently houses Macy’s, Life Time Fitness, and Saks Fifth Avenue. It also features 65 specialty retailers, including Anthropologie, J. Crew, Gorjana, Ralph Lauren, Lululemon, Pottery Barn,, and more.

Biltmore Fashion Park community events

• Lululemon Community Run: Nov. 17 from 9-10 a.m.
  • Join Lululemon for a community run and a 10-minute guided stretch on the lawn.
• Visits with Santa: Nov. 21 to Dec. 24. – Daily hours vary.
  • Experience the enchantment of the holiday season by visiting Santa, which features pictures with Saint Nick. Special events include Storytime with Mrs. Claus hosted on the Center Lawn on Dec. 1, 8 and 22 from 2-4 p.m.; and Santa Cares with a welcoming, sensory-friendly atmosphere with Santa where photo experiences are tailored to accommodate individuals with autism on Dec. 8 at 11 a.m.
• Menorah Lighting: Dec. 29 from 4-6 p.m.
  • Honor the spirit of Hanukkah with a beautiful menorah lighting ceremony to share in the meaningful celebration of faith, tradition and togetherness.
• Sip & Shop: Now until Dec. 31
  • Guests can sip their favorite alcoholic beverages from participating restaurants from Thursday through Sunday while shopping through the center.

For more information about events at the shopping center, click/tap here.

RED Development recently relocated its headquarters to the Biltmore property. The developer’s profile includes properties in Paradise Valley and the Groove along the Camelback Corridor.

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