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CHESTERFIELD, MO. —Taubman Centers Inc. has broken ground on Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield, located in the western St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield. The open-air shopping center will include 450,000 square feet of retail with more than 100 stores. In a statement, Taubman said demand has been positive and it has firm commitments from most major retailers. The company expects the project will generate 750 construction jobs and employ about 1,200 people when the mall opens. The center will include a mix of high-end, fashion-focused designer outlets, popular favorites and a food court. The mall is scheduled to open in the fall of 2013.