Mesa, Ariz. — Scottsdale, Arizona-based Diversified Partners is under construction with East Gate Plaza, a $60 million retail center located in Mesa. Spanning approximately 17 acres, the development will be situated north of the master-planned community of Eastmark and near the Mesa Tech Corridor. Confirmed tenants at the property are Starbucks Coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Discount Tire, FitFX, WingSnob, Señor Taco, Farmer Boys, Zeitouna, Fresh Monkee, Port of Subs, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, Euphoria Nail Salon, Playa Bowls, Hand & Stone Spa, Kolache Café and Andi’s Hair Salon. Additional tenants include …
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Miami Beach, Fla. — Comras Co. has unveiled plans to develop a new micro-district to complement the north end of Lincoln Road, the retail high street of Miami Beach. Dubbed NoLi, the project will include 150,000 square feet of boutique retail, dining, wellness and lifestyle concepts, as well as 1,700 square feet of street frontage. Comras Co. recently purchased five properties along Lincoln Road and North Lincoln Lane for the development of NoLi, in which Acore Capital provided a $117 million loan for the acquisition. NoLi will reuse the existing buildings …
GBT Realty to Develop Sprouts Farmers Market-Anchored Center in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
New Smyrna Beach, Fla. — GBT Realty Corp. has unveiled plans to develop Shops at New Smyrna, a 55,273-square-foot, grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping center located in New Smyrna Beach. Construction of the project is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, with completion set for summer 2027. A 23,273-square-foot Sprouts will anchor the development, which will also feature an additional 35,000 square feet of junior anchor and inline retail space across two buildings, as well as two one-acre outparcels. The tenant roster is expected to include fitness, restaurant and soft goods services, among …
Queen Creek, Ariz. — Vestar has completed Queen Creek Crossing, a 400,000-square-foot retail development located in Queen Creek, approximately 40 miles southeast of Phoenix. Costco anchors the property, which is fully leased. Other tenants include Ashley Furniture, Hobby Lobby, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, Smoothie King, Sleep Number, Fleet Feet, Well Groomed Pets, Desert Financial Credit Union, Natural Pediatrix, Gallery Nails and Snip-Its. Additionally, The Habit Burger and Grill is scheduled to debut in December, while U.S. Bank is expected to open in late 2026. The 31-acre development originally …
Thompson Thrift, Forest Creek Ventures Break Ground on Second Phase of Southbridge Marketplace in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, Ariz. — A partnership between Thompson Thrift and Forest Creek Ventures has broken ground on the second phase of Southbridge Marketplace in Maricopa. The 56,000-square-foot expansion will comprise a 21,000-square-foot Aldi, which will anchor the property. In addition to Aldi, the second phase will include 20,000 square feet of attached retail, along with 15,700 square feet of retail across four outparcels. Signed tenants include a drive-thru Panera Bread, Tropical Smoothie Café, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Club Pilates, European Wax Center and She Nail Lounge. Available spaces for lease include four …
Pacific Retail Unveils Plans for Renovation of 1.2 Million-Square-Foot Mall in Northern New Jersey
Bridgewater, N.J. — Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP) has unveiled plans for the renovation of Bridgewater Commons, a 1.2 million-square-foot mall in the Northern New Jersey city of Bridgewater. The renovation will feature improvements to the food court, updates to lighting and interior landscaping, as well as fresh paint and bannisters throughout the center court, department store wings and mezzanine levels. PRCP acquired the property in 2023 and has spent the past two years revamping the tenant roster with the additions of retailers such as Alo Yoga, Fogo de Chão, …
Salisbury, N.C. — Food Lion is investing $484 million to enhance the customer shopping experience with 153 remodeled stores. The stores were unveiled on Nov. 5 throughout the greater Charlotte, North Carolina, market. Founded in Salisbury, North Carolina, in 1957, Food Lion operates more than 1,100 stores throughout 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. The omnichannel grocery retailer also prioritizes fighting food insecurity, donating nearly 13 million pounds of food across the Charlotte region to area food banks since 2024.
Main Square Development Receives Approval for $3 Billion Master-Planned Community in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Terrell, Texas — Main Square Development has announced that the company has received approval from the Terrell City Council for the development of Terra Nova, a new $3 billion master-planned community. Situated roughly 30 miles east of Dallas, the development will feature 1,200 multifamily units and a 48-acre mixed-use district, as well as 3,600 single-family homes. The mixed-use component of the development will include 200,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and offices anchored by a main square. Terra Nova will also feature 145 acres of parks and trails, including 27 …
Flying Horse Investments Acquires Shattuck Plaza in Northern California, Plans Renovation
Berkeley, Calif. — Flying Horse Investments LLC (FHI) has acquired Shattuck Plaza, a 29,187-square-foot, street-front retail property located in downtown Berkeley, with plans to renovate the center. Renovations will include lease-ready storefronts on the 17,767-square-foot ground-level. The building’s 11,430-square-foot lower-level space will also be reactivated to feature community-serving tenants, such as fitness, education and wellness concepts. The renovation is expected to begin immediately, with FHI targeting approximately six to nine months for initial building upgrades and another six to nine months for tenant buildouts, subject to permitting and city approvals. …
EDENS Breaks Ground on Redevelopment of Shadowood Square Shopping Center in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, Fla. — EDENS has begun the overhaul of Shadowood Square, a shopping center located in Boca Raton. The development firm is demolishing a portion of the center, now rebranded as Shadowood, that once housed a movie theater to make way for five new retail buildings totaling 49,330 square feet. The new buildings will be connected by a 25-foot-wide promenade and public green space. Additionally, three existing retail buildings totaling 60,557 square feet will be fully renovated and placemaking elements including brightened facades, signage and wayfinding, paseos, public art and …