Outlet mall could land at Westgate

A large outlet mall could be coming to Westgate City Center, marking a huge coup for the Glendale retail and restaurant complex. Westgate’s owner, the Ellman Cos, is working out a deal with Tanger Factory Outlets Inc. to locate a 400,000-square-foot upscale outlet mall nearby, said Ellman Executive Vice President Tim Wright. “Should the agreement be finalized, this center would sit on approximately 35 acres along Loop 101 near Glendale Avenue. It is imperative to note that this agreement has not been finalized; the two companies are merely in the discussion phase,” Wright said. The outlet mall would sit on land at the western edge of Westgate, which currently is undeveloped and used for overflow parking for special events. It would accommodate 75 stores. There is not yet a timetable for possible construction and opening. Westgate sits adjacent to Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Tanger is scouting the Valley for two outlet mall locations. One will likely land east of Scottsdale, on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The other probably will be in the West Valley.

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