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Manville Town Center adds tenants, plaza and prepares more retail as Lowe’s, H‑E‑B anchor growth
Summary
Weitzman update: Manville Town Center’s developers report tenant signings, a new plaza space, decorative lighting and ongoing leasing; Lowe’s is under construction and more retail pads are being readied.
Manville — Developers overseeing Manville Town Center told council the shopping district continues to fill, with new leases, a planned plaza and construction underway for the Lowe’s home‑improvement store.
Weitzman representatives Steve Chandler and Aaron Hancock presented an annual progress report to the council, highlighting tenant activity, design work on a public plaza between recently completed retail buildings and upgrades intended to make the center a multi‑purpose gathering place.
Key items: The development team reported 20 tenants under lease, recently executed leases with national banks and restaurants, and turnover of Buildings D and E to tenants for tenant finish‑out. Lowe’s has broken ground and is building vertically, the presenters said. Weitzman representatives said the center will also include a greenspace and a “Manville Plaza” hardscape with seating and shade elements intended to encourage lingering and dining.
Why it matters: Retail anchors and restaurants are expected to be major sales‑tax generators for the city; the Town Center’s design choices also affect traffic, wayfinding and the city’s image to visitors and residents.
Design and operations: The team showed renderings that emphasize evening lighting, a front‑corner feature that remains under evaluation and plans for decorative light poles and wayfinding. Developers said they will work with the city on signage and programming ideas for the plaza area.
Local tenants and timing: Dunkin’ Donuts and Five Guys are among signed tenants for in‑line retail. Developers said newly turned over buildings could have tenant openings in approximately 120 days if build‑outs proceed quickly. The firm said they will continue to market retail pads and anchor opportunities for the site.
Ending: Council members praised the design work and urged the developer to include local‑owned businesses where practical. No formal city action was required; the presentation was part of the project’s annual PUD progress reporting.
