Tucson Malls Face Big Changes

Gabriela Rico • Arizona Daily Star • September, 2026

Park Place Mall, one of two remaining enclosed malls in Tucson, is for sale and being eyed for residential and office use to sustain retailers.

Phoenix-based Newmark, a real estate advisor to large investors, has been retained to market the 1.1 million-square-foot Park Place mall at 5870 E. Broadway, its marketing brochure shows.

The mall’s large tenants include Dillard’s, Century Theaters, Total Wine and Old Navy. The sale includes tenants on the periphery of the property: Applebee’s, Red Lobster, Cold Stone Creamery and Yogi’s Grill.

Park Place was sold in a foreclosure auction in 2023 for $87 million by its then-owner Brookfield Corp., which also owned Tucson Mall at the time.

Major changes likely

Buyers of either mall are unlikely to keep it as a traditional enclosed mall, industry analysts say.

Park Place generates revenue of over $170 million a year, Newmark marketing material says. But retail data analyst Shopping Center Business reports that Park Place Mall is $152,738,076 delinquent and Tucson Mall is $174,880,119 delinquent on their loans.

The 218,829 square-foot Sears building next to Park Place was bought by Phoenix investors for redevelopment in 2022.

That property is owned separately and opened in 1965, 10 years before Park Place opened.

Evergreen Development remodeled the space for climate-controlled storage for Public Storage, and Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers will open soon on the ground floor, facing Broadway, with a 3,000-square-foot patio.

Plans for a residential complex on the southern parking lot are also being explored.

Paris Baguette, an international bakery known for artisan breads, pastries and cakes, recently announced it will open next to the new Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers. It will be the second Tucson location for Paris Baguette, which has leased space next to the newly built Shake Shack at 3105 N. Campbell Ave.

The three-story Macy’s department store at Park Place closed in 2020 and has since been bought by local developer Bourn Cos. Bourn has bought several retail and office complexes for redevelopment in recent years as well as vacant land for new projects.

In response to an inquiry submitted to the city’s zoning commission by Bourn, the commission replied that both commercial and residential development would be allowed on the property, city records show.

Bourn has been buying property in recent years for redevelopment into mixed-use projects that include residential, hotel, medical, restaurant, retail and entertainment.

In 2016, Bourn bought the former Foothills Mall on Ina Road and La Cholla Boulevard and leveled for construction of Uptown, which includes the recently opened apartment complex, Astrie, and a Tempo hotel that is under construction.

Bourn Cos. did not respond to a request for comment.

Residential, office combinations

Last year, New York-based Brookfield placed Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road, up for sale, but no buyer has emerged.

As with Park Place, the Sears property near Tucson Mall is owned separately.

Nancy McClure, a local retail specialist, was part of the “de-malling” team at El Con on East Broadway — the city’s first enclosed mall — where the interior mall was demolished and replaced with standalone retailers such as Walmart, Target, Marshalls, Burlington and Ross Dress for Less.

“It took 10 years to take it from what it was to what it is today, and it has maintained occupancy since then,” said McClure, senior vice president and market leader with Western Retail Advisors.

She said malls that are being redesigned into destinations for living, working and dining are the way forward, and she sees that potential for Park Place.

“Park Place has prime positioning in a highly desirable retail hub that is supported by established nearby neighborhoods, corporate offices, hospitals (and) close proximity to the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base,” McClure said.

Residential and office combinations add steady traffic to retailers during the day and evening hours, she said.

“For a while there was so much hype that online shopping would be the end of in-store shopping, but over time, retailers have found that people want the in-person experience,” McClure said, noting that many shoppers browse online but want to see the item in person before buying. “It is a dynamic consumer experience, and retailers are adapting to what their customers are looking for.”

According to Capital One Shopping Research, there are only about 1,200 enclosed malls left across the country, a number which is expected to drop to less than 900 by 2028.

No large indoor mall has been built in the U.S. since 2019.

Tempe Marketplace lands new retailers, including Arizona firsts

Corina Vanek • Arizona Republic • August 2026

A handful of new retailers, including some opening their first locations in Arizona, are nearing their debut at Tempe Marketplace.

Phoenix-based Vestar, the owner and operator of the mall, located at Rio Salado Parkway and McClintock Drive, announced five new tenants, leasing a total of 25,000 square feet in the shopping center.

Carhartt, a workwear and outdoor apparel brand opened this summer at Tempe Marketplace, the retailer’s first standalone location in Arizona.

“The addition of these nationally recognized brands reinforces Tempe Marketplace’s role as a destination where shoppers can discover the latest in fashion, outdoor, and lifestyle experiences,” Taylor Alvey, vice president of leasing at Vestar, said in a statement. “We’re proud to continue curating a dynamic, high-quality mix of brands that elevates the shopping experience and reinforces Tempe Marketplace as a premier retail destination in the Valley.”

The new retailers opening this year include:

  • KUIU: A performance outdoor and hunting brand known for its apparel and outdoor gear. The brand is moving beyond direct-to-consumer sales and opening its first retail location in Arizona in the third quarter of 2026.
  • Coach: The luxury fashion brand known for leather goods, bags and purses, footwear and accessories will open a 4,500-square-foot space in late 2026.
  • Tommy Hilfiger: The premium brand will open a 6,000-square-foot space in late 2026 offering men’s and women’s apparel, accessories and seasonal collections.
  • Glo Tanning: A tanning spa offering UV tanning, spray tans, red light therapy wellness services and skincare will open in late 2026.

Mountainside Fitness Purchases Vistancia Land Site for New Arizona Location

Major fitness center takes first position in FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA commercial retail area

PEORIA, ARIZONA, July 22, 2026 – Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors (WRA) has completed the sale of 4.1 acres within FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA from Vistancia Development LLC to Mountainside Fitness, bringing a major fitness operator to the award-winning, 7,100-acre Vistancia master-planned community in North Peoria, Arizona.

Totaling $3,013,808, the sale represents the first milestone for the commercial retail development planned for FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA, the Vistancia community’s 320-acre mixed-use urban core envisioned to include a dynamic retail and restaurant corridor, along with a distinctive mix of employment, healthcare, education, residential, parks and open space.

“The Mountainside Fitness transaction signals a new wave of development momentum for FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA,” said Mark Hammons, General Manager of Vistancia. “FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA will bring community-centric, high-quality experiences directly to our residents’ doorsteps. Mountainside’s commitment moves us a step closer to that vision and plans to create an exceptional urban lifestyle destination that will elevate the daily lives of residents and serve as an anchor for future growth.”

Vistancia will become the 25th metro Phoenix location for Mountainside Fitness, a Scottsdale-based health club brand serving more than 150,000 members Valleywide. Slated to open in winter 2026, the 40,000-square-foot health club will offer state-of-the-art equipment, more than 70 daily group fitness classes and additional on-site amenities including high-end locker rooms and an elevated childcare program.

The Mountainside club will link to the larger FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA development via a walkable and open plan designed to connect residents and visitors to unique and compelling lifestyle and living experiences.

WRA’s Charles Skaggs and Jake McClaughry represented Vistancia in the Mountainside Fitness land sale. JLL’s Regan Amato and Ryan Tanner represented Mountainside Fitness.

“Mountainside creates the kind of community connection that FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA is designed to deliver,” said McClaughry. “As one of the first major operators to commit to the project, it also helps set the tone for a destination that has been years in the making, signaling that there is opportunity ahead for other quality brands looking to serve this high-performing demographic.”

FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA benefits from a City of Peoria population of almost 65,500 residents within five miles, an average household income of $161,212 within one mile, and a city that has grown more than 20% since 2010 – in the process being named a #1 City to Live in Arizona by Money Magazine.

The project is located at Loop 303/Bob Stump Memorial Parkway at Lone Mountain Parkway. It is minutes from the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in North Phoenix and the future Peoria Innovation Core, a major new technology employment hub anchored by Amkor. It is also proximate to leading recreational destinations including the City of Peoria’s Paloma Community Park, Lake Pleasant Regional Park and Peoria Sports Complex.

FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA is part of the award-winning Vistancia master plan, offering five lifestyle communities, a 3.5 mile Discovery Trail, private community recreation centers with resort-style pools, two K-8 schools, parks, and two golf courses including the private Blackstone Country Club and daily fee Trilogy Golf Club – all with a backdrop of the White Peak and Twin Buttes mountains. For more information, visit www.vistancia.com or www.visitfivenorth.com

Nancy McClure Joins The Morning Voice to Talk All Things Tucson Retail

Our new Tucson, Arizona market lead Nancy McClure recently joined Ed Ackerley as a guest on The Morning Voice, KVOI 1030AM, to talk Southern Arizona retail’s past, present and future.

Listen to the full segment here: https://tinyurl.com/Nancy-McClure-Morning-Voice

Thank you Ed, and everyone on The Morning Voice, for the invitation!

Western Retail Advisors Opens Tucson Office to serve Growing Arizona Retail Market

Names Nancy McClure Senior Vice President & Southern Arizona Market Leader

TUCSON, ARIZONA, June 16, 2026 – Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors (WRA) has announced the opening of a Tucson office, further expanding the firm’s long-standing Arizona presence. The office will be led by Nancy McClure, who joins Western Retail Advisors as Senior Vice President & Southern Arizona Market Leader.

McClure brings decades of retail real estate experience to the firm, including more than 36 years with CBRE, where she built a distinguished career representing landlords, local and national retailers, and investment clients throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona.

The new WRA Tucson office will support the firm’s tenant and landlord representation, restaurant and entertainment leasing, specialty leasing, and investment sales services.

“Western Retail Advisors is built on firsthand retail experience, local market knowledge and established relationships. Opening a dedicated Tucson office with a proven local leader like Nancy puts that philosophy into action,” said Western Retail Advisors Founding Partner Eric Termansen. “Nancy is the ideal person to guide our Southern Arizona presence as Tucson continues to grow as a compelling market for retail tenants, landlords and investors.”

Throughout her career, McClure has played a significant role in the evolution of Tucson’s retail landscape. This includes countless repositioning successes, such as “de-malling” a 1.1 million-square-foot core-plus center into a super power center, and the recruitment of dynamic retailers and restaurants that continue to draw consumers to Southern Arizona’s shopping destinations.

By merging national retail trends with local nuances, McClure has helped landlords strengthen property performance, guided tenants in brand building, and connected buyers and sellers to drive successful closings.

“Western Retail Advisors has an exceptional reputation for its retail expertise, collaboration and client service,” said McClure. “I am excited to join the firm and help expand its presence at a time when Southern Arizona is seeing such meaningful growth, strong retail demand and continued opportunity.”

In addition to her brokerage accomplishments, McClure serves as a member of the Tucson Airport Authority, on The University of Arizona Eller College of Management National Board of Advisors, and is involved with Women Leading Southern Arizona, Charter 100 and other community organizations. She has been named an AZ Big Media Most Influential Woman and an Inside Tucson Business Woman of Influence.

Contact Nancy directly at nmcclure@w-retail.com or 520.640.4619.

Western Retail Advisors Completes Fourth Arizona Lease for Top Fuel Espresso

Coffee franchise opens Mesa, Arizona drive-through as part of steady market expansion

MESA, ARIZONA, May 5, 2026 – Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors (WRA) has completed its fourth lease for Top Fuel Espresso, supporting the homegrown Arizona business as it continues to expand its local footprint.

The new Top Fuel sits on approximately one acre at 2937 E. McKellips Rd., just east of Lindsay Road, in Mesa, Arizona. It includes a unique dual drive-through and menu items including Top Fuel’s locally roasted “1968” espresso blend, specialty iced, hot, blended and energy drinks, sodas, tea, protein shakes and breakfast foods.

Created and founded by Jessica Denison, Top Fuel’s trademark, car-themed atmosphere inspired by Denison’s decade spent in racing, including as a Junior Dragster. It also underscores a commitment to local businesses, with all equipment, beans and baked goods sourced from the metro Phoenix area.

“Every new shop is a reminder of the people and partnerships that have helped us grow, and our new McKellips Road location is no exception,” said Denison. “The residents of Mesa – and so many others – have once again welcomed us with open arms. It motivates us to keep raising the bar in everything we do and to honor a brand that’s rooted in Arizona and supported by so many.”

Top Fuel got its start in 2017 at a farmer’s market in Apache Junction. Since then, the business has evolved into four brick-and-mortar locations at 1602 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Tempe, Arizona, 730 W. Guadalupe Rd. in Gilbert, Arizona, and two locations in Mesa – 1520 S. Dobson Rd. and now also on McKellips Road. The company continues to seek new opportunities for expansion.

“Top Fuel is a true Arizona success story. It has been my privilege to support their growth from the very beginning,” said Western Real Estate Advisors broker Darrell Deshaw, who has represented Top Fuel in all of its Arizona leases. “We continue to consider new locations that will allow Top Fuel to expand its reach and bring its specialty experience to even more neighborhoods.”

For the latest store information, visit www.tfespresso.us.

Land Buy Makes Way for Creation’s Avondale Tech Center in Avondale, Arizona

Western Retail Advisors completes $18 million, 38-acre land transaction for milestone project

AVONDALE, ARIZONA, April 23, 2026 – Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors (WRA) has completed an $18,050,000 land transaction in Avondale, Arizona, that will usher in the anticipated start of Avondale Tech Center.

The land seller is Z-Modular, a development company specializing in high-quality, steel-framed modular buildings. The land buyer is Creation Equity, a Phoenix-based real estate development and alternative investment firm. WRA brokers Jake McClaughry and Brian Gausden represented both the buyer and seller.

The site is part of approximately 70 acres that Z-Modular purchased in 2021 for a multifamily development called FLATZ 623. Slated for delivery in May 2026, FLATZ 623 will include upscale studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and a range of high-end amenities.

Avondale Tech Center will sit on an adjacent 38 acres at the northeast corner of Corporate Drive and 117th Avenue, less than one mile south of Interstate 10. At completion, it will total 699,672 square feet of industrial space in three buildings: a 254,264-square-foot Building A, 233,224-square-foot Building B and 212,184-square-foot Building C.

“Once Z-Modular determined the scale of FLATZ 623, they tasked us with finding the right buyer for the balance of their site,” said McClaughry. “We procured over 10 offers on the land, with Creation ultimately emerging as the best path forward. We have a great relationship with both of these parties and look forward to what we know will be two very successful, market appropriate new developments for Avondale.”

According to the City of Avondale, Avondale Tech Center has the potential to generate an estimated $30 million in direct tax revenue and create up to 1,000 jobs over the next 10 years.

Creation is slated to break ground on Avondale Tech Center in Summer 2026. LGE Design Build is the project architect and general contractor.

One of metro Phoenix’s fastest growing cities, Avondale is rapidly expanding with new office and industrial development, The BLVD mixed-use district, and new residential communities and municipal amenities. It sits in the Southwest Valley submarket, where industrial vacancies have dipped into the 2% range, with nearly 3 million square feet absorbed in the first quarter of 2026.

SimonCRE closes $11.75M land deal to build Lobo Crossing retail center near UNM campus

Dylan Ortuno • Albuquerque Business First • April 9, 2026

Phoenix-based real estate firm SimonCRE announced April 7 that it has closed the sale for almost 40 acres of University of New Mexico-owned land to build a retail center.

The $11.75 million purchase from UNM was first approved by the school’s Board of Regents on July 2, 2025.The 38.06 acres of land near University and Gibson Boulevards in Albuquerque will be home to a 363,000-square-foot, open-air retail center called Lobo Crossing. Business slated to be in the center include Target, Burlington, HomeGoods, Marshalls, Sierra, Boot Barn, Five Below and Michaels. In addition to the businesses with signed leases, SimonCRE announced they have “seven additional retailers finalizing leases” at the space.

The firm added the shopping center already has 90% of its upcoming space fully leased before the sale closed, 5% of leases out to potential tenants and the remaining 5% of the space left available for lease upon the start of construction.The retail center is expected to be “the single largest revenue generator within the South Campus” Tax Increment Development District, according to the firm. Lobo Crossing’s project investment is set to be at least $150 million by the time it’s complete.

The retail space will also prioritize walkability for students from Lobo Village, giving them access to groceries and dining without needing a car.With the sale now being closed and the prior Board of Regents approval, SimonCRE will begin construction of the open air retail space.

“Lobo Crossing reflects The University of New Mexico’s commitment to strengthening communities and expanding opportunity across our state,” said UNM President Garnett S. Stokes. “This development brings essential services, drives economic growth, and advances our vision for a vibrant South Campus that serves students, neighbors and all of Albuquerque.”

“Activating a site with this level of topographical complexity and history requires a shared vision and a refusal to back down from a challenge,” Founder and CEO of SimonCRE Joshua Simon said. “Where others saw obstacles in the grade changes and entitlement process, we saw an opportunity to unlock a dormant piece of land. We are proud to partner with UNM to finally turn this vision into a reality.”

Western Retail Advisors brokers Neil Board and Ryan Desmond, who handled leasing for Lobo Crossing, said the center will benefit the surrounding area.“Lobo Crossing pairs one of the nation’s premier retail developers with a site at the crossroads of population growth, university expansion, and unmet consumer demand,” Board said. “The timing couldn’t be better to attract top brands to an area that has long lacked essential retail and dining options. We look forward to delivering a tenant lineup here that will serve the university and the broader community for decades.”

Board and Desmond were additionally supported by Base 5 Retail Partners in the transaction.

Matt Butkus and Trevor Hatchell of CBRE represented UNM’s Lobo Development Corporation in the transaction.

Why the Next Generation of Brokers Matters More Than Ever

Trend Report • April 2026

By Makenna Wesley, Associate Vice President, Western Retail Advisors

Returning to the Arizona commercial real estate market after four years in Southern California has given me a clear view of how dramatically the Valley’s landscape has changed, and how exciting that feels as a retail broker. The corridors I once drove daily are now filled with new shopping centers and innovative concepts, and more are on the way.

Makenna Wesley
Associate Vice President
Favorite Tech Tool?
ChatGPT
Favorite Emerging Trend?
Health & Wellness Retailers. They’re an important part of the tenant mix, creating community and a sense of place in a world where it’s easy to spend your day behind a screen.
Cool Recent Win?

Connecting with a fitness operator on TikTok, then being hired as their tenant rep broker!

 

A Market Transformed

While I was gone, metro Phoenix welcomed between 50,000 and 70,000 new residents annually, bringing today’s population to over 5 million. Western Retail Advisors shares that energy, growing by about 25% during my time away.

Some of our firm’s growth has come through the addition of younger, rising brokers. In fact, at the same time that I returned as an Associate Vice President, WRA added Lee Larcher and Megan Adamic as Senior Associates. Lee started his career as a WRA intern, and rejoins with a decade of added experience. Megan joins the firm from a leading commercial real estate brokerage and development group.

I’m proud of this, because brokerage firms that fail to diversify or resist new tools and perspectives will eventually fall behind. In contrast, evolving helps us all work more efficiently, anticipate trends and capitalize on them for the benefit of our company, clients and community.

Why Younger Brokers Matter

Younger brokers are critical to that evolution, adding both curiosity and technological fluency. They also bring an acute understanding of consumer shifts – like Gen Z’s increased prioritization of health, wellness and longevity.

As Phoenix’s population booms, it’s more important than ever to identify these preferences early and stay one step ahead as tenant mixes transform. Whether it’s fashion and fitness, coffee or experiential dining, younger brokers offer a great advantage in identifying and capitalizing on new frontiers.

 
Lee Larcher
Senior Associate
Favorite Tech Tool?
My cell phone, because speed and access win deals. Also Placer.ai for data validating site selection.
Favorite Emerging Trend?
Technology. It has changed the way people spend their time and money, and how owners and operators engage with their customers and communities. Those who use it are outperforming and will continue to lead.
Cool Recent Win?
Securing a high-profile location for a growing brand by getting in early, leveraging relationships and technology, and speed to execution – ultimately providing value for both sides.


Fresh Perspectives Meet Deal Fundamentals

Their questions also encourage us more experienced brokers to slow down and revisit fundamentals. Not long ago, I was learning the subtleties of dealmaking. Now, when a younger broker asks why a term is structured a certain way in an LOI or how one clause affects another, I find myself pausing to reconsider it with a level of deliberate curiosity that is always valuable.

 

Of course, when it comes to technology, new tools are second nature to younger brokers. Relationships rule in our industry, but technology is boosting our efficiency like no other time in history. A younger broker’s enthusiasm for innovation is a critical reason firms should always continue investing in their talent.

Fresh Perspectives Meet Deal Fundamentals

WRA’s investment in the next generation of brokers happens daily, with mentorship and leadership training woven into our culture. We each create annual business plans, and are provided follow-up support on those goals by senior leadership throughout the year. As a still-rising broker myself, I’ve found this engagement to be not only rare but incredibly helpful. The impact is multiplied exponentially for the brokers rising behind me.

WRA also provides all of its brokers with full-day leadership seminars, including work-style assessments that help us understand how different personalities communicate. This was eye-opening for me. Whether I’m collaborating with colleagues or negotiating a deal, understanding communication styles makes every interaction more effective.

For emerging brokers, WRA provides a six-month development program, combining in-person and virtual learning through an outside expert. This gives us a valuable springboard for ongoing professional development, which WRA further promotes by encouraging conference attendance and industry organization memberships. The goal: to broaden our perspectives and strengthen the entire firm.

 

Megan Adamic

Senior Associate
Favorite Tech Tool?
ReSquared. It helps efficiently reach mom-and-pop and local tenants.
Favorite Emerging Trend?
How fitness concepts enter the market. They target similar audiences but with unique approaches to site selection.
Cool Recent Win?
Traveling to meet emerging brands in person. It’s the best way to strengthen the client connection and gain a deeper understanding of their concepts.


Evolve or Fall Behind

Technology and markets change rapidly, and the danger of becoming complacent is real.

 

In our field, it’s also true that no two deals are identical. That diversity is what attracts many of us to this industry, and makes senior brokers vital resources for navigating these waters. In the same way, younger brokers provide insight into change. They often live the shopping, dining and social media habits that directly reflect where retail is going.

WRA values both perspectives, and intentionally builds its team for tradition and innovation. I’m proud to be a part of a firm that is responsibly shaping next-gen professionals, and our industry, for the decades ahead. The balance positions us all for success.

Greenwood Brewing will open Downtown Chandler location

AZRE Magazine

Greenwood Brewing, the award-winning Phoenix-based, woman-owned craft brewery founded by Megan Greenwood, announced today that it will open a new location in Downtown Chandler later this year. The new taproom will be located at 55 N. Arizona Place in The AJ. Owned by retail real estate investment firm Asana Partners, The AJ is a mixed-used destination surrounded by beautiful parks and community gathering spaces. The brewery will offer an indoor-outdoor experience designed to feel fresh, thoughtful, and welcoming.

Self-funded and among just three percent of U.S. brewing companies that are solely woman-owned, Greenwood Brewing has grown from a garage homebrewing project into one of the top 20 largest breweries in Arizona, operating a downtown Phoenix brewery, beer garden, and tasting room. The Chandler expansion marks a meaningful return to where Greenwood’s brewing journey first began.“Greenwood Brewing opened in 2020, in the middle of COVID, and it wasn’t an easy place to start,” says founder Megan Greenwood. “Since then, Greenwood has grown into something I’m deeply proud of. Bringing our next chapter to Chandler, the city where my brewing journey began, feels incredibly meaningful, and I’m excited to serve this community in a thoughtful and welcoming way.”

Greenwood first moved to the Phoenix metro area in 2012 and lived in Chandler, just over a mile from the new location. It was there that a homebrew kit as a birthday gift sparked her passion for brewing. Within a year, Greenwood had built a fully functioning microbrewery in her garage, complete with up to seven beers available on tap in her kegerator.

The new Downtown Chandler location at The AJ is designed to seamlessly integrate into the surrounding park-filled environment. The space will feature three garage doors that open to the outdoors, reinforcing Greenwood’s signature indoor-outdoor feel. Guests can expect a curated beer and wine menu, including a thoughtfully developed wine program created in collaboration with a sommelier partner, along with light bites and take-away picnic baskets designed for enjoying Greenwood beers in nearby parks.

“Greenwood Brewing will be an excellent addition to Downtown Chandler,” says Mayor Kevin Hartke. “This is a great example of how strategic city investment, thoughtful park renovation and intentional placemaking support businesses that have built strong reputations and loyal customer bases. Greenwood Brewing will be a welcome addition to the local businesses that make up our downtown, and we’re excited to welcome their team to our community.”

Greenwood Brewing is best known for its award-winning, approachable beers, including Inbloom Blueberry Wheat, Greenwood Light Lager, Warrior Hazy IPA, and Purpose Pilsner. The brewery has earned more than ten medals from the Arizona Craft Brewers Awards and was named 2025 Arizona Travel Award – Statewide Brewery of the Year.

“We designed the retail component of The AJ to draw businesses that could be a natural extension of Chandler Park, a place loved by the community for the experiences created there,” commented Asana Partners. “Greenwood Brewing more than delivers on that vision and is an excellent addition to The AJ’s merchandise mix.”

Community impact remains at the core of Greenwood’s mission. The brewery partners with local artists and organizations and donates 20 percent of its annual profits to women- and family-focused nonprofits. Greenwood’s cans feature original artwork by a female artist inspired by Arizona’s desert flora and fauna, reflecting the brand’s thoughtful and intentional approach to brewing.

Audra Travis with MHG Commercial brokered by My Home Group represented Greenwood Brewing in lease negotiations. Charles Skaggs and Jared Cauffield from Western Retail Advisors represented Asana Partners.

“This lease marks Greenwood Brewing’s exciting next chapter, rooted in The AJ’s dynamic mixed-use environment and elevated by the surrounding energy of downtown Chandler. That includes a growing inventory of upscale housing, almost 8 million square feet of office space within one mile, and an economy increasingly fueled by the high-tech sector,” says Cauffield. “These stellar demographics are building a new wave of customers that we’re confident will soon come to know and love the Greenwood brand.”

Additional details on the new Chandler location, including hours and grand opening updates, will be announced closer to opening. For more information on Greenwood Brewing, visit https://greenwoodbrews.com/ or follow along on social media for updates.