FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Dolezal Hahn, Texas for Catellus (512) 344-2035 or 619-6742 [email protected] NEW, FAMILY-FOCUSED RETAILERS JOINING MUELLER –––––––––– The Children’s Place, Whole Family Chiropractors, Dental Smiles and The Tax Box Add More Options for Mueller Residents, Surrounding Community AUSTIN, Texas – May 13, 2010 – More stores and services are opening at Mueller catering to the entire family. The latest additions include The Children’s Place, the number one specialty retailer dedicated exclusively to children’s clothing, shoes and accessories for ages newborn to 10 years old, Dental Smiles, Whole Family Chiropractors and The Tax Box. The Children’s Place To celebrate its April 15, 2010 grand opening, The Children’s Place hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and gave shoppers in-store giveaways, discounts and coupons. The Children’s Place offers Big fashion at Little prices®, and is excited to join the Mueller family of stores in such a sustainable, central location in Austin. This store is the 77th in Texas with a new store design that makes it easier to shop by size and category. Dental Smiles Dental Smiles is a full-service family and cosmetic dental practice moving to Mueller’s retail center this summer. Dr. Divya Shetty and her team of experienced professionals offer state-of-the-art technology, including digital X-rays. Early morning and lunchtime appointments will be available for general dentistry, tooth-colored fillings, crowns, implants, bridges, oral sedation, tooth whitening and hygiene services. Dr. Shetty has been practicing for 10 years after receiving her Doctor of Dental Medicines from Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University. Dr. Shetty volunteers her time at the Manos de Christo Dental Clinic. “It was an easy decision to come to Mueller,” said Dr. Shetty. “Our mission is to create lasting relationships with our patients and we feel the Mueller concept of an urban village promotes just that.” Whole Family Chiropractic Owned and operated by Dr. Michelle Paris, who graduated top of her class with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West, Whole Family Chiropractors exists to serve a diverse central Austin patient mix in attaining their individual health, wellness and fitness goals. Located on the ground floor of the Mosaic at Mueller apartments at Aldrich Street and Mueller Boulevard near Airport Boulevard and Mueller’s Lake Park, Whole Family Chiropractors provides a variety of chiropractic services, as well as massage and physical therapy in a state-of-the art green facility that includes a paperless office and digital x-ray. “Being located in such an active and growing community like Mueller is great for us because it allows us to be centrally located in Austin to attract families from all over the area who are looking for acute, restorative or wellness care,” said Dr. Paris. “And, living in the area helps me get to know many of my patients better to provide an even higher quality of care while doing my part to support Mueller’s green living principles.” The Tax Box Also now open on the first floor of Mosaic at Mueller is The Tax Box, a family-owned retail income tax preparation and bookkeeping firm that specializes in expedited refunds, refund anticipation loans, audit assistance, personal and business bookkeeping, mortgages and notary public services. Founded in 2001, The Tax Box at Mueller is The Tax Box’s first expansion outside of its home state of South Carolina. New Mueller Eateries YO SO COOL recently opened at Mueller to provide self-serve frozen yogurt just in time for the summer heat. Additionally, locally owned Mr. Bone’s Barbeque is scheduled to open this summer. These establishments and services are the latest additions to the more than 20 other businesses that now call Mueller’s retail center home, including eateries Starbucks, Which Wich and Chipotle, and retailers Best Buy, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry, EyeMasters, Fashionique, Staples, PetSmart and The Home Depot among others. About Mueller’s Retail Mueller’s retail center, centrally located at I-35 and 51st St. just three miles from downtown Austin, is the first established retail center in Mueller and acts as the economic engine helping to fund community infrastructure with the sales taxes it generates. Future retail will include a mix of national, regional and local retailers in Mueller’s market district, town center and other mixed-use buildings such as the Mosaic at Mueller. About Mueller Mueller is one of the nation’s most notable new-urbanist communities located in the heart of Austin. The 700-acre site of Austin’s former airport is being transformed into a diverse, sustainable, compatible, revitalizing and fiscally responsible master-planned community. Mueller is taking shape as a joint project between the City of Austin and Catellus Development Group, a ProLogis company, over 10-15 years following nearly 20 years of extensive citizen input. Upon completion, Mueller will feature at least 4,900 single-family and multi-family homes, a mixed-use town center district, 3.8 million square feet of prime commercial space, 650,000 square feet of local and regional retail space, 140 acres of parks and open space, Dell Children’s Medical Center and the Austin Film Studios. For more information, visit www.MuellerAustin.com. ###