Woodbury Common announces plans for expansion

WOODBURY- Woodbury Common Premium Outlets has announced plans to expand with the addition of new stores and restaurants, a hotel, and a second parking garage.  Once complete, the improvements are expected to generate substantial tax revenues and economic benefits while attracting increased tourism to the region.

“Woodbury Common Premium Outlets has been proud to be a dynamic source of economic growth generating hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue and thousands of jobs, as well as being a caring community neighbor,” said David Mistretta, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets General Manager.  “This visionary proposal will further energize Woodbury Common, Orange County and the entire Hudson Valley as a world-class shopping and tourism destination that is so crucial to the region’s economic success today and in the future.”

Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus and State Senator James Skoufis are supporting the project, citing the community and economic befits the expansion will bring.

“Woodbury Common’s improvements will benefit Orange County communities and our tourism industry for years to come,” said Neuhaus.  “We’re grateful that since Day 1, Woodbury Common has been a great neighbor, created numerous entry level and career path jobs and been a major driver of both sales tax revenue and regional economic opportunity.”  

“The next phase of expansion will create both construction and permanent retail jobs while working within the existing footprint of Woodbury Common.  I am excited to see this investment in the Hudson Valley and thank Simon for the open communication,” said Skoufis.  “Importantly, the project will significantly expand the sales and property tax base in the village, town, and school district without a meaningful increase in traffic.”

Assemblymenber Chris Eachus, who represents Woodbury in the State Assembly, recalled the opening of the outlet center nearly 40 years ago.

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