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| Paul Weinschenk |
FAIRFAX, VA, May 11,
2020—As various states begin to open back up,
Peterson Companies, known throughout the Washington, D.C. region as one of the
largest shopping/lifestyle center owners and managers, has developed a
plan to safely welcome back
its tenants and their customers, once permitted to do so.
Elements
of this plan will be implemented at several of its signature properties
throughout the DMV including National Harbor, Downtown Silver Spring, Rio in
Gaithersburg, Fairfax Corner and Fair Lakes.
To better understand changing consumer preferences, the
company recently surveyed its customers and received more than 5000 responses
which helped inform key elements of the plan.
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| Fairfax Corner, Virginia |
Customers
are anxious to dine out again at restaurants although some are still hesitant
about venturing out. Being able to go to places with outdoor spaces where
social distancing and other safety measures are in place will help customers
feel more comfortable.
“Peterson Cos. lifestyle centers are known for their unique
outdoor spaces—plazas, seating areas, stages, fire pits, walking trails,
carousels, gathering spaces and more,” said Paul Weinschenk,
president of retail for Peterson Cos.
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| Rio Shopping Center, Gaithersburg, MD |
Given the open-air nature of the retail centers, many of the
restaurants have been able to continue to operate with curbside pick-up and
carry-out.
Many
more merchants will join them as the stay at home restrictions are lifted.
Operating hours and policies will vary by merchant and center.
“The health and safety of our guests continues to be our primary
concern and we’ll continue to follow CDC guidelines and recommendations from
local and state officials,” added Weinschenk. “When our merchants and
guests are ready to return, our center’s will be ready for them.”
Contact:
Vicki
Bendure
202-374-9259 cell
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