An additional 16,400 s/f has been occupied at Manchester Commons located at 375 South Willow St., bringing the total occupancy to 70%. "We still have a ways to go on our occupancy," said Charles Panasis, director of commercial real estate for Brady Sullivan Properties. "Signs continue to show the economy is improving." The Commons have gone through some significant improvements since Brady Sullivan purchased the property in late 2011. Revived landscaping, replacement of staircases, upgraded lighting, and painting inside and out are just some of the improvements made by the owners. A variety of businesses have moved in to the Commons in the past several months. Businesses include: Cellular Freedom, India Palace, Zoo Health Club, and Life Church totaling 16,400 s/f. "This location in Manchester is ideal, located on a busy four lane road and at a lighted intersection in New Hampshire's most heavily traveled retail sector, Manchester Commons is ideal for any type of business that is looking for exposure," said Panasis. Manchester Commons is a 170,000 s/f mixed-use shopping center located on South Willow St. Merchants currently located at Manchester Commons include: UPS Store, Giovannis, Yuki Japanese Grill, Massage Envy, GK Nails, NH Department of Motor Vehicles and Fantastic Sams. Brady Sullivan owns over three million s/f of class A office, retail and industrial real estate in New Hampshire, including several other renowned properties in Manchester such as The Plaza at 1000 Elm, Waumbec Mill Building at 250 Commercial St., Jefferson Mill at 670 N. Commercial St., The Brady Sullivan Tower at 1750 Elm, and the R.G. Sullivan Building at 175 Canal St.