A Comparative Look at Towson Square and Bethesda Row

Recently, development companies, Cordish Cos. And Heritage Properties, partnered up to start construction on Towson Square, a commercial real estate development in eastern Towson. Since the complex’s announcement back in October 2012, there has been some contention between supporters of Towson Square and well-known Bethesda Row as to which will serve as the centerpiece of their respective areas.

Here, we’ll break down what each commercial juggernaut has to offer:

Towson Square Complex – downtown Towson – Projected completion date: summer 2014

–          Slated to cover 4.2 acres of land bounded by East Joppa Road, Virginia and Pennsylvania Avenues. Features include:

•  Cinemark Theatre with 200-seat balcony level with full bar, 15 screens and 3,400 stadium-style seats.
•  Three confirmed restaurants (Nando’s Peri Peri, La Tagilatella and On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina), with five more restaurants expected.
• A modest offering of retail stores and luxury condominiums.

–          The Square is projected to create 1,500+ jobs, including 600 in construction and 870 following the opening of Cinemark and restaurant/retail spaces.

Bethesda Row Complex – downtown Bethesda – Acquired in 1994

–          Covers about a 3-mile radius in between Elm Street and Bethesda Avenue.

–          Features include:

•  533,000 square feet of retail and office space and 298 parking spaces.
•  Notable spaces include: Giant, Sweetgreen, Lulu Lemon, Ginger, Raku, Sassanova, Mon Ami Gabi, Lebanese Taverna, The Apple Store, Aveda, Lucy, Redwood Restaurant and Bar, Bluemercury, Cafe Deluxe, Jaleo, Austin Grill, Landmark Theatre and much more.

–          Future plans include:

• Upstairs at Bethesda Row, multi-unit condominium complex with everything from resident-only garage parking and fitness centers to electric vehicle charging stations and open-air terraces.

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