Piche of Bierbrier Development leases 2,500 s/f to Gymboree at Arlington Shops

According to Bierbrier Development Inc., a Gymboree Play & Music leased the last remaining 2,500 s/f of space at Arlington Village Shops located at 1406 Mass. Ave. and held its grand opening ceremony on March 18. "We're excited to bring the one-of-a-kind Gymboree Play & Music program to our community," said David Mitchell, owner of Curious Bubble, Ltd., a Boston franchisee of Gymboree Play & Music. "Using custom designed play equipment, our classes have been developed to provide a range of age appropriate challenges and skill building exercises, allowing each child to participate and learn at his or her own pace. From the moment parents walk in the door, they can see we've created an environment where kids are free to move, play and explore safely." Casey Piche, vice president at Bierbrier Development, represented the landlord in the transaction. Tim Coyle of Newton-based Godino & Company, Inc. represented the tenant. Other major tenants at Arlington Village Shops include Unleashed by PETCO, Panera Bread, Hair Cuttery and The Meat House. In 2010, Bierbrier Development added a 9,000 s/f addition to the existing Arlington Village Shops shopping center. The new addition, which is one of the first core and shell LEED-certified retail buildings in Mass., has expanded Arlington Village Shops to a total of 25,000 s/f of retail space.