$3.3M renovation of Lisbon Center in Howard County completed

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St. Johns Properties Inc. announced it has completed a $3.3 million renovation of Lisbon Center in Howard County.

The revitalization incorporates contemporary retail architecture and other features on the 52,700-square-foot retail center in Woodbine. The center is located at the intersection of Md. Route 94 and Old Frederick Road, and is anchored by Food Lion. It features approximately 15 restaurants, services and retailers.

The renovation included an exterior facelift, a new roof, decorative finishes, modernized lighting and tenant signage, and significant landscaping and hardscaping upgrades, according to a news release. The upgrades also featured the addition of ADA-compliant walkways and parking improvements.

St. John Properties also created two new areas designed to function as gathering spaces for community members, and placemaking elements were incorporated to improve the experience of visitors at Lisbon Center. A new 12,000-square-foot pocket park is equipped with public-sheltered dining and seating areas, open green space, and upgraded landscaping including new shade trees. In addition, an asphalt driveway between two of the buildings was converted to a second public gathering area with two new dining patios, connecting bistro lights, Adirondack chairs and landscaping features.

“The retail environment remains extremely competitive, and it is incumbent upon owners to maintain relevancy at its properties, keep assets performing at the highest possible level, and incorporate new elements that add interest and draw consumers,” said Bill Holzman, vice president of retail leasing at St. John Properties.