The building targeted for destruction currently houses a Sam Goody music store and the upscale clothier Abercrombie & Fitch, but is mostly unoccupied, said Jerry Engen, senior vice president of corporate development for Westfield Shopping Malls.
He said these businesses would be moved to other sites in shopping center. "It really become a front door for horton square" Engen said of the park, to attract thousands of people to go shopping.
A small square existing place, but more often frequented by homeless people than shoppers.
"The situation) park (now is a shame rassi says:" American Mitchell, grant hotel across the street. The city's landmark shop has lost meeting business, because the region's appearance, he said.
Faulconer said if the project is approved by the City Council on Tuesday, Westfield will tear down the building, and the Centre City Development Corp. will handle design work, followed by construction.
"If all goes according to plan, we can expect this plaza -- and this park -- to open on New Year's Eve -- Dec. 31, 2013," Faulconer said.
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