YAM Properties, the company behind Glendale’s Westgate Entertainment District, is planning an expansion with several new restaurants and retailers. According to ABC15, the district plans to add four to five new restaurants with about 50,000 square feet of space in the next 18 months. The effort is being conducted in collaboration with Western Retail Advisors.
Charles Skaggs of Western Retail Advisors said the collaboration is focused on strengthening Westgate’s position as a major shopping and entertainment destination. Recent renovations have included updates such as an improved splash pad, a new permanent stage in Fountain Park, and fresh exterior paint throughout the property.
RestaurantNews.com reported that the partnership combines YAM’s management strategies with Western Retail Advisors’ market expertise to attract new tenants. Marta Kenny, director of operations for YAM Properties, told Restaurant News that the improvements are intended to reinforce the district’s focus on family and fun.
Located near State Farm Stadium and Desert Diamond Casino, the Westgate Entertainment District currently has a 98% leasing rate for 15 buildings. The available areas range from 1,200 to 18,250 square meters. With a growing population of more than 371,000 residents within a five-mile radius, the area’s demographics are expected to support the district’s continued growth.
