The Summit

This article is about the shopping center, for the toy company, see Summit Products.

The Summit in 2010

The Summit is a pioneering retail shopping center developed in several phases by Bayer Properties beginning in 1997 at the intersection of Highway 280 and I-459 in the city limits of Birmingham. The International Council of Shopping Centers recognizes The Summit of Birmingham as the first contemporary "lifestyle center", a retail development term that signifies upscale open air shopping centers with landscaping and architecture intended to evoke a village-like atmosphere while keeping the convenience of close by parking at every shopfront.

The Summit's first phase was a half-million square-foot collection of 30 retailers and restaurants including Parisian and Barnes & Noble that opened in 1997. The 106,000 square-foot second phase added 20 retailers, including the Gap, in 1999. The 165,000 square-foot third phase was opened in 2001 with Saks Fifth Avenue. The 67,845 square-foot fourth phase opened in 2005 and includes some 20 to 30 additional retailers and restaurants and brings the center 846,403 square feet. A fifth expansion was completed in 2009, adding office space to the retail mix. Phase VI of the Summit

With the opening of the Summit, Bayer established the "Summit Children's Fund" as a charitable organization to support child welfare non-profits.

Bayer Properties has trademarked the brand "The Summit" and has developed similar properties under that name in Louisville, Kentucky; Reno, Nevada; and Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania.

Tenants

Phase I (opened Fall 1997) 200 Summit Boulevard Sugarboo Designs (opened November 2015) 201 Summit Boulevard Barnes & Noble (1997–present) #300: Smith & Hawken 205 Summit Boulevard #400: Brooks Brothers North Face (opened 2012) 209 Summit Boulevard Trader Joe's (opened October 2, 2015), formerly Banana Republic (1997–2014) Victoria's Secret L'Occitane en Provence #100: Vineyard Vines (opened 2012) #400: Lucky Brand Jeans 211 Summit Boulevard #200: Williams-Sonoma 213 Summit Boulevard Brahmin (opened May 2015), formerly Janie & Jack (closed January 2015) 214 Summit Boulevard Chico's (1st location) #150: Marine Layer (opened October 2017) #350: Lululemon #400: Bevello, former location of C. Wonder (closed 2014) #420: Madewell (opened October 2013) #550: Tin Drum AsiaCafé 215 Summit Boulevard Restoration Hardware 217 Summit Boulevard Apple Store (opened April 2007) 220 Summit Boulevard #150: Bebe 221 Summit Boulevard Parisian (1997–2007), Belk (2007–present) 225 Summit Boulevard former location of Rosenberger's Birmingham Trunk #D2: former location of Abercrombie Kids #97: The Art of Shaving (opened August 2014) #98: J. McLaughlin (opened October 2014) #99: TUMI (opened August 2014) #100: Frutta Bowls (opened 2018), former location of Tavern on the Summit (1998–January 2014), Calypso St Barth (August 2014-December 2017) #101: Kendra Scott jewelry #102: Lilly Pulitzer (opened August 2014) #103: Lily Rain (opened March 2015) #105: Kate Spade, former location of Eddie Bauer #350: Sunglass Hut, former location of Mrs Fields cookies #400: Ann Taylor, former location of Bath & Body Works #500: former location of Emma's Intimates (opened 2009), Clarks shoes #600: M.A.C. Cosmetics #1000: Athleta (opened May 2014) #1100: Sephora, former location of Crepes Egg-setera 233 Summit Boulevard P. F. Chang's China Bistro (1998–present) 240 Summit Boulevard #202: Baby & Kids (opened January 2016) 241 Summit Boulevard Romano's Macaroni Grill (1998–present) 243 Summit Boulevard Talbot's 245 Summit Boulevard (outparcel) Seasons 52, formerly On the Border (1998–2007), Sweet Bones Alabama (2008–2012) 250 Summit Place Fab'Rik (opened November 2014) 250 Summit Boulevard Suite 100: Alumni Hall (opened August 7, 2015), formerly Genghis Grill (closed January 2015) Suite 102: Urban Cookhouse 300 Summit Place 104: Abhi restaurant (2017-), former location of Primeaux Cheese & Vino (2013-2016) Sprout & Pour (opened August 13, 2015) 301-335 Summit Boulevard 301: Wells Fargo (formerly Wachovia Bank) 305: Champs Sports 305A: Children's Place Orvis (opened June 20, 2014) 309: Arhaus (2017-), former location of Old Navy 313: Bed Bath & Beyond 315: former location of Coconuts Music & Movies / F.Y.E. Coconut's 317: former location of Pier 1 Imports 321: Summit 16 cinema (1997–present) 323: Zöe's Kitchen (2002–present) 325: Pieology (opened August 27, 2015) 327: Michelson Laser Vision 329: Steel City Pops, former location of Ben & Jerry's 331: Johnny Rockets (1998–present) 335: Toys R Us (October 2011-), former location of Bruno's/Vincent's Market (1997–2009) 241 Summit Boulevard Regions Bank

Phase II (opened Fall 2000) 101 Summit Boulevard: Village Tavern (2002–present) 103 Summit Boulevard: Fleming's Steakhouse (opened 2002) 105-127 Summit Boulevard 105: Cowfish (2017-), formerly LIME Fresh Mexican Grill (closed February 2015) 107: former location of [Private Gallery]] (closed January 2015) 115: Sur La Table 123: Remon's 125: J. Crew 127: former location of Mountain High Outfitters, (first location, closed 2018) 129 Summit Boulevard Saks Fifth Avenue (opened 2001) Butler's Grooming Lounge 131-143 Summit Boulevard 131: Bromberg's 133: Marmi Shoes Chico's (2nd location) 143: Panera Bread (2003–present) Hair Reflections (closed November 2015) Loft by Ann Taylor (opened 2012) Marcella Rugs of Distinction (opened 2016) Marmi Shoes Mary Mimi Maternity Moods (2009–) A Pea in the Pod Tommy Bahama Phase III (opened Fall 2001) 320 Summit Boulevard ALDO American Eagle Outfitters Amy's Hallmark Baby GAP Bose #100: Caché (closed December 2014) California Pizza Kitchen (2001–present) Campus Spirit Claire's Coach Everything But Water Halcyon Days Salon & Spa Fitness Together FranklinCovey GAP GAP Kids Greenhouse Day Spa Joe Mugg's Let's Get Organized Oli.O (opened August, 2015) Pottery Barn Pottery Barn Kids Abhi restaurant (2017-), formerly Thomas Kinkade Gallery #100 Urban Outfitters #200 Mountain High Outfitters (second location, 2018-), former location of West Elm Phase IV (opened Fall 2005) 310 Summit Boulevard Aveda Experience Center Cheesecake Factory (2004-present) Coldwater Creek (closed 2014) The Fitting Touch (2009-present) The Grape (2005-present) Gymboree J. Jill Kay Jewelers Lotus Merrell New York & Company Swoozie's (closed 2010) Venetian Nail Spa #106: White House Black Market 214 Summit Boulevard #500: Vera Bradley 200 Summit Boulevard #400: Anthropologie Francesca's Collections Altar'd State (2017-) Hannah Andersson (2017-) Phase V Phase VI (opened 2009) Bayer Properties (2005–present) Brighton Collectibles South Moon Under former location of Gloss Premium Denim (January 2010-) Sellers, Richardson, Holman & West (opened 2009) Brownell Travel (opened 2011) 216 Summit Boulevard: #105: Pinkberry (closed 2013) #120: Soft Surroundings (opened May 2016), former location of Express (closed November 2015) #130: Charming Charlie 220 Summit Boulevard: BCBG Max Azria Flip Burger Boutique Banana Republic (2nd location, opened 2015) #145: Michael Kors (opened 2012) #155: LUSH Cosmetics (opened May 2016), formerly Juicy Couture (closed March 2014) 220 Summit Place #170: James Avery Jewelry

References

• Kent, Dawn. (March 3, 2009) "Two metro projects signing up `best-in-class' tenants." The Birmingham News
• "Bayer goes vertical with new office space at The Summit." (March 27, 2009) Birmingham Business Journal
• Cooper, Lauren B. (April 16, 2009) "The Summit gets three new tenants." Birmingham Business Journal

External links

• The Summit website
• The Summit info package (PDF) at bayerproperties.com
• The Summit Story video at bayerproperties.com