The leases, will constitute millions in rent over the next several years, as, Western Development chairman and CEO Herb Miller tells GlobeSt.com, retail space is being leased for anywhere from $30 to 80 per sf, depending on store location within the complex. "We're at 94% occupancy, with deals out for the rest of the space," he adds.

Taking the largest spaces are United Artists Cinema with 65,000 sf for 14-screens of state-of-the-art entertainment, and food and entertainment destination Jillian's, which has committed to 60,000sf. Restautrant Clyde's will take on 22,000 sf, while the Washington Sports Clubs will provide a 20,000-sf fitness facility. Occupying 10,000 sf each are the upscale Paulo's Ristorante, athletic wear and equipment outlet City Sports, and fashion store United Colors of Benetton/Sisley. Accounting for the last 3,000 sf of the 200,000 sf already claimed is financial holding company BB&T Corp.

"Since we first started marketing our concept for Gallery Place--to create a revolutionary urban destination for living, shopping, entertainment and business--the response has been overwhelming," Miller notes in a prepared statement. "We set out to create an anchor for the new downtown and with United Artists, Clyde's, City Sports, Paolo's Ristorante, Benetton/Sisley, Washington Sports and the other partners, we are confident that we will succeed in doing just that."