Brickyard Shopping Plaza To Receive a Well-Deserved Facelift

Berlin Mayor Adam Salina announced that Cedar Shopping Centers has received approval from the Berlin Planning and Zoning Commission of a site plan application for the renovation of the Brickyard Shopping Center at 225-295 Berlin Turnpike.

The plan calls for the demolition of the former Sam’s Club building and the construction of over 90,000 square feet of new building in its place. The proposed project will also involve the renovation of the façade of the Syms/Filenes Basement store and Imperial Buffet restaurant.

“I’ve been working with Cedar Shopping Centers Inc. for many months on the redevelopment of this site, so I’m pleased that they are moving forward with the renovation of the Brickyard Shopping Center," Mayor Salina said. "This will strengthen and modernize the center and improve its design to reposition the property to attract new tenants. This project will represent a major financial investment by Cedar Shopping Center and I appreciate their confidence in the retail market in the Town of Berlin.

"The first phase of the revitalization plan includes cutting trees and brush around the pond near the turnpike, to make the plaza more visible (now completed); preparing a pad in the old store that is appropriate for a retail business; and completely overhauling the parking area. This work is expected to be completed within the next two months .”