WS Development signs three new leases at 650,000 s/f Legacy Place

Rendering, Legacy Place

Dedham, MA According to WS Development, Oakley, Inc. has signed a lease to join Legacy Place.

Building on its legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, Oakley manufactures and distributes high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. The essence of the brand is communicated through hundreds of professional and amateur athletes who depend on Oakley products to provide them with the very best.

"Oakley is a great addition to the mix," said Mark Roberts, senior vice president of leasing for WS Development. "Oakley is the type of forward-thinking tenant that's ideally suited to complement the overall energy of Legacy Place."

Johnston & Murphy has also signed a lease to join Legacy Place. "J&M is one of many reasons for men to shop at Legacy Place," said Roberts. "J&M continues its 150-year commitment to style, craftsmanship and innovation, and with its new fall line of women's footwear, leather goods, and accessories, it will have something to offer women as well."

"Johnston & Murphy will cater to an incredible daytime office population of more than 150,000 employees working in Class A office space within the immediate Legacy Place trade area," said Roberts.

WS Development has also signed a lease with Merrell to join Legacy Place.

For more than 26 years, Merrell has been providing outdoor enthusiasts with quality performance footwear. Merrell believes in encouraging and equipping everyone to get outside.

"I just saw Merrell's new location in Union Square, and it's a great looking store," said Brian Sciera, vice president, WS Development. "We are all familiar with how great Merrell's footwear is, but the exciting part is the addition of Merrell Apparel—it looks fantastic. Merrell is one of those unique retail environments that really brings a shopping center to life."

Already 95% leased, Legacy Place is a 675,000 s/f open-air project that is under construction and scheduled to open summer 2009. At Legacy Place tenants will join a contemporary blend of fashion, restaurants and entertainment tenants, including:

* Whole Foods Market

* L.L.Bean

* Showcase Cinema de Lux

* Borders

* Kings

* Nike

* Victoria's Secret/Pink

* P.F. Chang's China Bistro

* Banana Republic