This article originally appeared in the Arizona Republic.
The Tanger Outlets in Glendale plans to expand its footprint with new restaurant space and an entertainment venue after buying vacant land adjacent to the outlet mall.
Tanger Outlets bought seven acres from the Arizona Department of Transportation at an auction in 2021. The narrow strip of land runs vertically north to south between the outlet mall and Loop 101. It was previously used as overflow parking for nearby events.
The outlet mall is in the city’s sports and entertainment district near Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue.
Adam Baugh, partner at Withey Morris who is representing Tanger Outlets in the zoning case, said the parcel does not have access except through Tanger’s existing property, but does have freeway visibility, giving the outlet mall additional visibility for patrons. The outlet mall is also planning an additional digital billboard as part of the expansion.