WEST BLOOMFIELD, MICH. — WB Pub has signed a lease to open at the 2,625-square-foot former Smashburger space at The Boardwalk shopping center in West Bloomfield Township, a northwest suburb of Detroit. Michael Murphy of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the landlord and tenant. The new pub will offer food as well as a full bar. Space remains available for lease at the property.
ORION TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Pita Way has leased space to open a 1,550-square-foot restaurant at the Shops at Baldwin Village in Orion Township, a far northern suburb of Detroit. The new retail development is located at the northwest corner of Baldwin and Morgan roads and is part of a proposed master plan that would include 215 condo units and 264 apartment units. Michael Murphy of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the tenant. The landlord was undisclosed.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Four new tenants have signed leases to join Nora District, a $1 billion mixed-use project underway in downtown West Palm Beach. The new tenants include fine jewelry retailer LUCE; women’s fashion retailer Pompanos Boutique; group fitness gym studio SWEAT440; and eyewear brand Warby Parker, which will debut at Nora District this fall. The development team behind Nora District includes NDT Development, Place Projects and Wheelock Street Capital. The project’s first phase — which will be delivered this summer — totals more than 100,000 square feet of retail space and 55,000 square feet of creative office space. Additional confirmed tenants at the property include Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, H&H Bagels, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Juliana’s Pizza, IGK Hair Salon and Le Labo.
GADSDEN, ALA. — RealSource Group has facilitated the $3 million sale of a newly built restaurant located at 720 Gilbert Ferry Road SE in Gadsden, about 60 miles northeast of Birmingham. Starbucks Coffee occupies the 2,500-square-foot building, which features a drive-thru and outdoor patio seating, on a 10-year initial lease with 10 percent rent increases every five years. The restaurant was built last year on a 1.2-acre site near I-59 and I-759. Austin Blodgett and Jonathan Schiffer of RealSource, along with ParaSell Inc., represented both the Ohio-based private investor and the Tampa-based private developer in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity.
TOLEDO, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $2.2 million sale of a 2,325-square-foot restaurant property net leased to Chipotle in Toledo. Built in 2025, the building at 3360 Glendale Ave. features a “Chipotlane” drive-thru. Scott Woodard and Derrick Dougherty of Marcus & Millichap procured the buyer, a private net-lease owner based in New York. The undisclosed seller developed the site, which is located adjacent to Southland shopping center and the University of Toledo Medical Center.
INGLEWOOD, CALIF. — Five new tenants have signed leases to join the Shops at Hollywood Park, the 390,000-square-foot retail district located within the larger Hollywood Park mixed-use development in Inglewood. The new round of leases — which total 13,000 square feet — includes food-and-beverage concepts Raising Cane’s, The Melt, Panini Kabob Grill, Lan Noodle and Rhythm Bar and Lounge. Hollywood Park is owned, developed and operated by Los Angeles Rams owner Stanley Kroenke. Hollywood Park spans 300 acres across 890,000 square feet. In addition to retail, the development features hospitality, residential, office and entertainment space, as well as public parks. Construction of Hollywood Park Studios, a film studio and Olympic broadcast facility, is scheduled to begin at the property this summer. Additional retail tenants include Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, JD Sports, Iconix Fitness, Cosm and The Meeting Spot, with Phenix Salon Suites, Code Next Lab and Verizon Wireless opening soon.
GILBERT, ARIZ. — A partnership between two developers, Creation and Crescent Communities, has broken ground on the first phase of Heritage Park, a mixed-use development that will occupy a full city block in downtown Gilbert. The project will function as the northern gateway of Heritage District, which at full build-out will revitalize 10 acres in the East Valley of the metropolitan Phoenix area. Phase I of Heritage Park will feature 47,000 square feet of shops and restaurants, the 288-unit NOVEL Heritage Park apartments, a public square with water features and more than 300 surface parking spaces. The Arizona Republic reported that the first phase represents a $200 million capital investment, with the entire mixed-use development carrying a price tag of $500 million. Future phases of Heritage Park will include a 125-room hotel, offices and additional parking. “Bringing Heritage Park from vision to reality is a collaborative effort, driven by our exceptional development and construction teams, supportive town leadership and visionary tenants,” says David Sellers, co-founder of Creation, which has offices in Phoenix and Dallas. “Together, we are committed to creating an iconic gateway into Gilbert’s Heritage District — one that enhances quality of life, celebrates local culture and offers an exceptional …
BEL AIR, MD. — SJC Ventures has unveiled plans for a $100 million transformation of the Harford Mall site located in Bel Air, roughly 23 miles north of Baltimore. The redevelopment is a partnership between the Atlanta-based mixed-use development firm and the mall owner, Chattanooga, Tenn.-based CBL Properties. Upon approval by the Bel Air Economic and Community Development Commission, the redevelopment project will feature 48,000 square feet of open-air retail, restaurants and amenities that will replace a former Macy’s store, as well as a 35,000-square-foot grocery store. If approved, the new development will complement SJC’s project on the mall’s former Sears parcel, as well as the multifamily development adjacent to the former Sears. SJC Ventures also plans to incorporate pedestrian walkways for enhanced connectivity, pocket parks and open gathering spaces at the Harford Mall site.
ORLANDO, FLA. — Tavistock Development Co. has signed five new tenants to join Lake Nona West, a 405,000-square-foot lifestyle shopping center located within Orlando’s master-planned community of Lake Nona. The tenants include Cañonita Mexican Restaurant, Nordstrom Rack, Barnes & Noble, discount retailer HomeSense and Total Wine & More. The new round of lease signings bring the total preleased space at the property to more than 300,000 square feet, which includes a 150,000-square-foot Target anchor store. Situated on 54 acres, Lake Nona West will include wide, shaded walkways, art-lined plazas and community greenspaces. In collaboration with Mercedes-Benz High-Power charging, the center will also offer 20 Level 3 electric vehicle chargers. Tavistock, master developer of Lake Nona, expects to open Lake Nona West in spring 2026.
LEXINGTON, KY. — Hendricks Commercial Properties, a Wisconsin-based development and investment firm, has acquired The Summit at Fritz Farm, a mixed-use development in Lexington that opened in 2017. The development features a collection of more than 60 shops and restaurants that sit below modern offices and The Henry apartments. Some components of the development that were not included in the sale include the Origin Lexington hotel and a 192-unit seniors housing community, Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm. Hendricks did not disclose the sales price or specific aspects of the acquisition beyond the commercial space. Hendricks acquired the development from a partnership between Swift Creek Real Estate Partners and Centennial Real Estate Management LLC, which has owned The Summit at Fritz Farm since acquiring the original developer, Birmingham, Ala.-based Bayer Properties, in 2022. “We are excited to add Fritz Farm to our portfolio,” says Rob Gerbitz, CEO of Hendricks Commercial Properties. “This acquisition aligns with our strategic vision of investing in high-quality, experiential mixed-use properties that serve as community hubs. We look forward to building upon the strong foundation established at Fritz Farm and continuing to enhance the experience for tenants and guests alike.” Whole Foods Market, Pottery Barn and Arhaus anchor …
