South Market Center Will Be Focal Point of City

South Market Center, a vibrant new commercial office and retail project to be built in the heart of the historic business district, will become the cornerstone to the newly branded SoMar" area on Carroll Creek in Frederick, Maryland.

Frederick, MD (PRWEB) April 12, 2004 ---South Market Center, a vibrant new commercial office and retail project to be built in the heart of the historic business district, will become the cornerstone to the newly branded SoMar" area on Carroll Creek.

With Class A office space and bright, contemporary retail floor plans, the three-story South Market Center will combine modern business amenities with a classic brick design that takes its inspiration from the 18th and 19th century structures that surround it.

We are delighted to take a page from Fredericks past and to be a part of its future," says Bradley Tavel of Main Street Development, developer of South Market Center. SoMar will integrate itself into the historic fabric of Frederick and establish itself as a unique area of commerce."

South Market Center has all necessary approvals and water allocation, and construction will begin in the fall. When completed, the first floor will encompass 14,000 square feet, ideal for two or three restaurants and a retail store. A patio overlooking Carroll Creek will add another 8,000 to 10,000 square feet to the ground level spaces and provide an attractive outdoor area for dining. The second and third levels will house prime office space with a 25-space parking area under the structure.

South Market Center marks the first investment with necessary approvals by a private entity along the Carroll Creek corridor and joins public spaces such as the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, the C. Burr Artz Public Library and the downtown MARC Transit Station. The SoMar area will eventually include South Market Commons, a luxury residential project across the creek that is part of Tavels second phase of development.

South Market Center represents the beginning of a new era as SoMar becomes an exciting area of downtown Frederick. It will be a prestigious location, a focal point of the city," says Rocky Mackintosh, president of MacRo, Ltd. and broker for the project. With its amenities and convenience, SoMar is going to be the place to be."

Retail stores that until now have not considered downtown Frederick as a location will like what they see with South Market Center," says Richard Griffin, director of economic development for the City of Frederick. While most existing downtown retail space is narrow and deep, shoppers buying patterns indicate modern retail space should be designed just the opposite."

Bringing new space on line will help enhance the already strong restaurants and retail we have downtown and will provide an opportunity for a blending of retailers that have not previously looked at downtown as a possible location," Griffin adds.

The same goes for people who want office space. South Market Centers downtown, top-of-the-line, Class A office space with some on-site parking, proximity to the parking deck and potential for ownership is very appealing. This is a unique opportunity in the downtown for businesses to own their offices without having to build their own building or renovate," says Max Sweet of MacRo Ltd., leasing agent for South Market Center. Available through both buying and leasing options, South Market Center fills a void in the downtown market for new, high end construction," explains Sweet.

Were looking for professionals who want to be in close proximity to all of the amenities available in our historic downtown -- restaurants, banking and a short commute to name a few," adds Sweet.

South Market Center has a lot going for it," Griffin says. Its adjacent to the citys Carroll Creek parking deck, just next door to the newly renovated C. Burr Artz Public Library and within walking distance to the Frederick County Courthouse, MARC rail station and 20-plus distinctive restaurants," he says.

South Market Center will be built in the space between the Carroll Creek parking deck and the creek itself, on land previously used as a metered city parking lot. The parking meters have already been removed from the lot, which will soon be unavailable for parking.

For information about pre-construction leasing of South Market Center, contact Max Sweet at MacRo, Ltd. Real Estate Services at 301-698-9696.

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