Manville Town Center developer reports tenant openings, new plaza and ongoing leasing

Representatives for Manville Town Center provided the commission with an update on retail and site progress on July 29. Steve Chandler and Aaron Hancock described tenant activity, a public plaza hardscape, decorative lighting and ongoing negotiations with additional tenants.

Key points - The center has 18 tenants open and the developers said they are negotiating with about 20 additional prospective tenants. H‑E‑B was reported as scheduled to open in late October. - Developers described a planned hardscaped plaza between Buildings D and E intended as a central gathering space with patios for restaurants, decorative lighting and green-belt areas for shoppers to sit; some concrete work and site elements are already in place. - The developers listed ongoing leasing negotiations with junior anchors and other service and retail tenants, and said the focus is retail and service uses rather than industrial or office space.

Discussion A commissioner asked whether the plaza could provide shaded seating for shoppers; the developers responded that the hardscape is substantial, that green-belt and arbor features are being considered, and that the plaza is designed to be experiential to encourage visits and linger time.

Next steps Developers said tenant fit-outs and final decorative work are ongoing; the presentation was informational and did not require action by the commission.

Ending Developers framed the project as a long-term retail and service hub for Manville and emphasized continued leasing activity and the plaza’s role as a community gathering amenity.