Clarksburg Premium Outlets

The [[shopping center]] was developed as a [[joint venture]] with [[Simon Property Group]], [[New England Development]] of [[Boston, MA|Boston]], and Streetscape Partners of [[Rockville, Maryland|Rockville]], as part of the Cabin Branch development. The Master Plan allowed the shopping center to have up to {{convert|450,000|sqft|m2}} of retail space.http://montgomeryplanningboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Clarksburg-Premium-Outlets-82014016B-Staff-Report.pdf

The [[shopping center]] was developed as a [[joint venture]] with [[Simon Property Group]], [[New England Development]] of [[Boston, MA|Boston]], and Streetscape Partners of [[Rockville, Maryland|Rockville]], as part of the Cabin Branch development. The Master Plan allowed the shopping center to have up to {{convert|450,000|sqft|m2}} of retail space.http://montgomeryplanningboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Clarksburg-Premium-Outlets-82014016B-Staff-Report.pdf

In February 2014, zoning was approved for the project that would be a new outlet mall as part of Simon's [[Premium Outlets]] portfolio, located southwest of [[Interstate 270 (Maryland)|Interstate 270]]'s Exit 18 at [[Maryland Route 121]]. The mall would be 30 miles north of [[Washington, D.C.]], and 50 miles west of [[Baltimore]].{{cite web|url=https://nedevelopment.com/projects/clarksburg-premium-outlets/|website=New England Development|title=Clarksburg Premium Outlets}} This would be the third Premium Outlets mall in [[Maryland]] after [[Queenstown Premium Outlets]] and [[Hagerstown Premium Outlets]]. It was estimated that Clarksburg Premium Outlets would create over 1,500 full and part-time jobs, and more than $150 million in private investment. The mall would also have {{convert|392,000|sqft|m2}} of [[retail]] space.{{Cite web |last=reports |first=Staff |title=Zoning approved for Premium Outlets Center in Clarksburg, Md. |url=https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/story/news/local/2014/02/15/zoning-approved-for-premium-outlets-center-in-clarksburg-md/45507565/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Herald-Mail Media |language=en-US}}{{cite web|url=https://investors.simon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/new-premium-outlet-centerr-receives-zoning-approval-clarksburg/|website=Simon Property Group|date=February 10, 2014|title=New Premium Outlet Center Receives Zoning Approval}} The [[Orange, California]]-based architectural firm AO Architects was hired as the lead designer.{{cite web|url=https://www.aoarchitects.com/project/clarksburg/|website=AO Architects|title=Clarksburg Premium Outlets}}

In February 2014, zoning was approved for the project that would be a new outlet mall as part of Simon's [[Premium Outlets]] portfolio, located southwest of [[Interstate 270 (Maryland)|Interstate 270]]'s Exit 18 at [[Maryland Route 121]]. The mall would be 30 miles north of [[Washington, D.C.]], and 50 miles west of [[Baltimore]].{{cite web|url=https://nedevelopment.com/projects/clarksburg-premium-outlets/|website=New England Development|title=Clarksburg Premium Outlets}} This would be the third Premium Outlets mall in [[Maryland]] after [[Queenstown Premium Outlets]] and [[Hagerstown Premium Outlets]]. It was estimated that Clarksburg Premium Outlets would create over 1,500 full and part-time jobs, and more than $150 million in private investment. The mall would also have {{convert|392,000|sqft|m2}} of [[retail]] space.{{Cite web |last=reports |first=Staff |title=Zoning approved for Premium Outlets Center in Clarksburg, Md. |url=https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/story/news/local/2014/02/15/zoning-approved-for-premium-outlets-center-in-clarksburg-md/45507565/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Herald-Mail Media |language=en-US}}{{cite web|url=https://investors.simon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/new-premium-outlet-centerr-receives-zoning-approval-clarksburg/|website=Simon Property Group|date=February 10, 2014|title=New Premium Outlet Center Receives Zoning Approval}} The [[Orange, California]]-based architectural firm AO Architects (Architects Orange) was hired as the lead designer.{{cite web|url=https://www.aoarchitects.com/project/clarksburg/|website=AO Architects|title=Clarksburg Premium Outlets}}

Construction began on October 21, 2015, with an estimated opening of fall 2016.{{Cite web |last=SWEENEY |first=SAM |date=2015-10-21 |title=New Clarksburg outlets will bring hundreds of jobs to the area |url=https://wjla.com/news/local/new-clarksburg-outlets-will-bring-hundreds-of-jobs-to-the-area |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=WJLA |language=en}} Clarksburg Premium Outlets would be Simon's second mall to be [[LEED]]-certified, with [[LED lighting]], [[solar energy]], and [[stormwater management]].{{cite web|url=https://investors.simon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/simon-breaks-ground-clarksburg-premium-outletsr-serving-greater?mobile=1|website=Simon Property Group|title=Simon breaks ground on Clarksburg Premium Outlets serving the Washington, D.C. Metro Area|date=October 21, 2015}} On October 27, 2016, the mall had its grand opening celebration. Its design included [[landscaping]], [[fireplace]]s, fountains, a children's play area and custom art. The mall's only major anchor was [[Saks Off 5th]]. Other original tenants included [[Banana Republic]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[Gap Outlet]], and the [[Nike Factory Store]].{{Cite web |last=Simon |title=Simon Announces Grand Opening Of Clarksburg Premium Outlets® Bringing World's Most Popular Brand Of Outlet Shopping To D.C. Area |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/simon-announces-grand-opening-of-clarksburg-premium-outlets-bringing-worlds-most-popular-brand-of-outlet-shopping-to-dc-area-300351904.html |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}} Clarksburg Premium Outlets was the first two-story outdoor outlet center in the country.{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=John |date=2016-10-28 |title=Simon Opens Clarksburg Premium Outlets in Metro D.C. |url=https://rebusinessonline.com/simon-opens-clarksburg-premium-outlets-in-metro-d-c/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=REBusinessOnline |language=en-US}}

Construction began on October 21, 2015, with an estimated opening of fall 2016.{{Cite web |last=SWEENEY |first=SAM |date=2015-10-21 |title=New Clarksburg outlets will bring hundreds of jobs to the area |url=https://wjla.com/news/local/new-clarksburg-outlets-will-bring-hundreds-of-jobs-to-the-area |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=WJLA |language=en}} Clarksburg Premium Outlets would be Simon's second mall to be [[LEED]]-certified, with [[LED lighting]], [[solar energy]], and [[stormwater management]].{{cite web|url=https://investors.simon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/simon-breaks-ground-clarksburg-premium-outletsr-serving-greater?mobile=1|website=Simon Property Group|title=Simon breaks ground on Clarksburg Premium Outlets serving the Washington, D.C. Metro Area|date=October 21, 2015}} On October 27, 2016, the mall had its grand opening celebration. Its design included [[landscaping]], [[fireplace]]s, fountains, a children's play area and custom art. The mall's only major anchor was [[Saks Off 5th]]. Other original tenants included [[Banana Republic]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[Gap Outlet]], and the [[Nike Factory Store]].{{Cite web |last=Simon |title=Simon Announces Grand Opening Of Clarksburg Premium Outlets® Bringing World's Most Popular Brand Of Outlet Shopping To D.C. Area |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/simon-announces-grand-opening-of-clarksburg-premium-outlets-bringing-worlds-most-popular-brand-of-outlet-shopping-to-dc-area-300351904.html |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}} Clarksburg Premium Outlets was the first two-story outdoor outlet center in the country.{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=John |date=2016-10-28 |title=Simon Opens Clarksburg Premium Outlets in Metro D.C. |url=https://rebusinessonline.com/simon-opens-clarksburg-premium-outlets-in-metro-d-c/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=REBusinessOnline |language=en-US}}