Norman Ebenstein has been president of Capital Commercial Properties for over five decades, where he specializes in retail and residential development. He also took on the role of president of the Eden Center in Falls Church, Virginia, an Asian cultural shopping center. Originally opened in 1984, the Eden Center underwent renovations and an expansion in the late 1990s and now hosts over 120 stores. It serves the local Asian, especially Vietnamese community, and celebrates the annual Lunar New Year festival with cultural performances and traditions.

1. By Norman Ebenstein

2. Introduction
 Maintaining responsibilities as president of
Capital Commercial Properties for more
than five decades, Norman Ebenstein
manages a team that specializes in retail
development and residential properties.
Norman Ebenstein also took on the role of
president of the Eden Center, an award-
winning shopping facility redesigned by
Capital Commercial Properties.

3. About the Eden Center
 Named Falls Church, Virginia’s most improved
property in 1997, the Eden Center is an Asian
cultural shopping center in northern Virginia.
Formerly the Plaza Seven Shopping Center,
the more than 120-store facility began its
evolution into the Eden Center in 1984. Over a
decade later, the owners renovated the
existing location and expanded it to include a
new wing, called Saigon West. In addition to
its lion archway that welcomes guests, the
Eden Center showcases a replica clock tower
of the one found in downtown Saigon.

4. Conclusion
 Serving the Asian and particularly the
Vietnamese community, the shopping hub
hosts an annual Lunar Moon New Year
celebration, also known as Tet. The most
recent three-day event commenced on
January 31 and exhibited entertainers, a
flag ceremony, and the traditional dragon
dance.
For more information about the Eden
Center, visit www.edencenter.com.