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Chicago & Midwest  + North Side  + Retail  |  April 30, 2025
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

NewMark Merrill to Renovate Shopping Center in Chicago

NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc., a California-based retail shopping center owner and development company, is planning a $1.5 million remodel, refresh, and upgrade of Bricktown Square in Chicago.

NewMark Merrill acquired the 292,309-square-foot retail center located at the northwest corner of N. Narragansett and W. Fullerton Avenue. The firm also currently owns and operates six other retail properties in the Chicagoland area, including Winston Plaza, Stratford Crossing, Stony Island Plaza, Midway Square, Pulaski Promenade, and Marketplace at Six Corners.

NewMark Merrill’s team includes President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy Sigal, Chief Development Officer Luca Giovanardi, Construction & Development Director, Robert Mendoza and Construction & Development Project Coordinator, David Rosenthal.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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