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 inline spaces ranging from approximately 1,600 to 2,520 square feet, a 3,200-square-foot pad designated for a second drive-thru retail user and another standalone 3,000-square-foot pad. Shell completion is estimated for the end of 2026, while the full second phase is expected to open in early 2027.
The first phase of Southbridge Marketplace consisted of a 139,000-square-foot Lowe’s Home Improvement store that opened in August.