Voorhees Town Center’s ambitious $150 million mixed-use redevelopment is a finalist for the Best Mixed Use Community Site Plan in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2010 Pillars of the Industry Awards.

The project, a community center with both retail and non-traditional tenants, is a joint effort by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) and developers Dewey Commercial Investors, L.P. and was selected as a 2010 top trend setter within the multifamily housing industry.

The prestigious Pillars of the Industry Awards program honors the finest multi-family design, development, management and marketing projects in the United States. Winners will be announced this fall.

Voorhees Town Center is a four-pronged project that consists of The Mall, The Boulevard, The Offices and The Residences.The Mall, originally known as Echelon Mall, is anchored by Macy’s and Boscov’s and features a Food Court and a smaller mix of more than 80 retailers. Main Street focuses on retail and restaurants are currently includes Rizzieri Salon, Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty & Wellness and Intoxx Fitness.

The Residences, the new Abitare luxury Apartment Homes & Residences, opened in May. The final facet, The Offices, a state-of-the art office building is home to The Star Group, South Jersey’s largest advertising agency.