Construction is underway at Northtown Plaza - Amherst, NY

Amherst, NY According to WS Development, construction is underway on the first phase of its redevelopment of Northtown Plaza, which will include a 50,000 s/f Whole Foods Market. This will be the first Whole Foods Market, to open in Western New York. WS Development purchased the 400,000 s/f Northtown Plaza located at the intersection of Niagara Falls Blvd. and Sheridan Dr. in the spring of 2015.

Picone Construction will serve as general contractor for the building construction. As is the case with all Whole Foods Market locations, the design and décor is customized to reflect the culture and heritage of its local region.

The store is slated to open in 2017.

“The new Whole Foods Market is a fantastic first step toward returning Northtown to its position as one of the most significant commercial destinations in the Buffalo region” said Brian Sciera, vice president, WS Development. “Our vision for Northtown integrates Whole Foods Market with a mix of best-in-class, regional and national retailers and restaurants to create a special place.”

“We are delighted to make the Amherst store our very first in the area,” said Michael Sinatra, public affairs director with Whole Foods Market’s Northeast Region. “This is the ideal time to join the positive momentum that the Buffalo Niagara region is experiencing. We are eager to become part of this vibrant community and to offer Western New Yorkers our signature mix of products, including those locally sourced from the communities that surround our store.”