Construction Begins on $100 Million Northside at SanTan Village

Article originally posted on AZ Big Media on August 22, 2024

Okland Capital and San Tan Development Group today announced they have broken ground on phase one of Northside at SanTan Village, a brand new mixed-use development that will bring high-end retail, restaurant and hotel amenities to the SanTan Village submarket in Gilbert, Arizona.

Located on the east side of Santan Village Parkway between Williams Field and Ray roads, Northside phase one totals 37,245 square feet in six buildings – together creating leasing opportunities for more than a dozen retail and restaurant tenants, and serving as the vibrant heart of the Northside master plan.

Okland Construction is the general contractor at Northside. Aline Architecture Concepts is the retail center architect. Bryan Babits and Alberto Caballero of Western Retail Advisors are the project’s exclusive retail and restaurant leasing brokers.

“Our mission is to create remarkable experiences for the communities in which we develop and build. Northside is a perfect example of the types of projects we strive to deliver. The retail and restaurant phase will be unique and welcoming. It features patios and shared outdoor spaces that inspire guests to gather, relax and connect,” said Blake Bunker, Managing Partner, Okland Capital. “We’re excited to be building in Gilbert and appreciate the collaboration we’ve had with the Town and the community. We are confident that residents will love this first phase of Northside, with more to come as the remainder of the project unfolds.”

“Northside will continue the long tradition at SanTan Village of offering a lifestyle environment for families and individuals to enjoy while delivering first class amenities not found in other mixed-use developments,” said Ty LeSueur with San Tan Development Group.

“The Northside project brings an attractive, refined and much-desired amenity into Gilbert’s SanTan Village corridor,” said Gilbert Office of Economic Development Director Dan Henderson. “We continue to see increased demand for hospitality product in Gilbert and we anticipate that the addition of Northside’s restaurant, retail and lifestyle components will blend seamlessly into the fabric of Gilbert’s upscale offerings.”

At build-out, Northside at SanTan Village will span 20 acres with a main drive providing easy access to restaurants and retailers, a 134-key hotel, and future mixed-use assets fronting the Loop 202 freeway. The master plan also includes shared community spaces and a walking loop, providing added amenities for all patrons. Additional acreage is being held for future products to serve the community.

“We are thrilled to partner with Okland Capital on the leasing of Northside phase one and are already fielding strong interest thanks to this developer’s superior master plan,” said Bryan Babits, Senior Vice President, Western Retail Advisors. “Gilbert is one of Arizona’s most dynamic restaurant and retail markets, and Northside matches that high standard. We’re looking forward to the synergistic mix of tenants that we will bring here.”

Construction on Northside phase one is underway now, with completion anticipated in mid-2025 and a grand opening expected during fall 2025. The hotel is expected to deliver shortly after and the future uses are currently being designed.