PopUp Bagels, Maman among a dozen new businesses coming to Plaza Midwood
Why it matters: The eclectic neighborhood is entering a new chapter with this slate of trendy out-of-state businesses, which aim to draw in both residents from the luxury apartments above and customers from around the city.
Here are the newly announced tenants joining the mix:
Maman, a New York City-based French bakery and event space, is opening its first location in the Carolinas.
PopUp Bagels, a popular chain that's breaking into the Charlotte market with this shop and another at The Bowl at Ballantyne.
Polished Nail Bar
GLO30, a skincare studio.
Remix Salon
Warby Parker, an eyewear brand.
South Block, a smoothie and acai bowl spot out of D.C.
Crosland Southeast's Bobby Speir says it is too soon to share opening dates.
Catch up quick: Other tenants that have been announced for the property include restaurants Uchi, Harriet's Hamburgers, bartaco and Sweetgreen, plus the contrast therapy studio Sweathouz, Axios previously reported.
Yonder Yoga, Solidcore and bootmaker Lucchese have all opened. This is Lucchese's first store in the East.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, doughnut shop The Salty and Warby Parker are nearing openings.
LA Sugaring, a previously announced tenant, has terminated its lease.
The big picture: Commonwealth is a roughly 12-acre, transformative development in Plaza Midwood. In addition to the new retail, the project features about 150,000 square feet of office, which is on pace to receive occupancy approval next week.
The Rowe apartment complex is complete and about 30% leased, mostly by renters-by-choice in their 30s and 40s, Speir said.
Crosland Southeast is still adding the finishing touches with landscaping and expects to celebrate the grand opening in early 2026.
About two neighboring acres are being prepped for a future phase, which will likely include a boutique hotel. Whether construction starts soon is dependent on securing an office user, Speir says. Without office interest, Crosland Southeast may pursue more multifamily.
What's next: Five retail spaces are still unclaimed: 5,979 square feet right along Central Avenue next to Five Guys, 3,342 square feet, 1,005 square feet, 1,546 square feet and 1,373 square feet.
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