LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OHIO — Liberty Center is undergoing more than $20 million in completed, ongoing and planned investments designed to support the mixed-use destination’s next phase of growth, including future hotel and residential development opportunities. Centennial, powered by Lincoln, is serving as the asset manager for the Apollo-owned property and is leading the execution of these initiatives. Plans for the 64-acre campus in Liberty Township include tenant upgrades, first-to-market entertainment concepts, customer experience enhancements and long-term initiatives to support the property’s evolution.
Development approvals for a hotel and multifamily component were recently secured. Current plans envision 300 apartment units and a full-service hotel that would complement Liberty Center’s existing mix of retail, dining, entertainment and community gathering spaces.
Events by Golden Chic will introduce professionally managed meeting, conference and private event venues at the property. The partnership brings turnkey event management to Sabin Hall, a 5,200-square-foot venue, and Unity Hall, creating new opportunities for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, nonprofit galas, private celebrations and community events.
Dick’s Sporting Goods is remodeling its space with interior upgrades and experiential House of Sport-style amenities such as batting cages and golf simulators. The retailer extended its lease for 10 years.
B&B Theatres is upgrading its theater and adding several new entertainment options with three first-to-market experiences for Southwest Ohio: ScreenX, a 270-degree immersive viewing format; 4DX, a multi-sensory motion theater experience; and screenplay!, an interactive, family-focused auditorium concept.
Construction of a new outparcel retail building recently brought Sephora and Sweetgreen to Liberty Center, adding to recent additions like lululemon and Whiskey Yard.
Digital infrastructure upgrades have been completed, including four double-sided outdoor digital directories and refurbished indoor display units.
Additional wayfinding, placemaking and site enhancement projects are planned over the coming year, including upgraded furniture, outdoor gathering spaces and parking improvements.
Opened in 2015, Liberty Center totals more than 800,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space along with 75,000 square feet of office space, a 240-unit luxury residential community and a 130-room AC Hotel by Marriott.