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A surging master-planned community in Utah gets its own entertainment district

Since its construction began two decades ago, Daybreak, the 4,100-acre master-planned community in South Jordan, Utah, has been a catalyst and model for regional growth. The latest addition is a 200-acre mixed-use entertainment district that will serve as a walkable and bikeable neighborhood within the community, anchored by a minor-league baseball park and a cinema/entertainment complex.


Retail Centers

Retail design trends: Consumers are looking for wellness in where they shop

Consumers are making lifestyle choices with wellness in mind, which ignites in them a feeling of purpose and a sense of motivation. That’s the conclusion that the architecture and design firm MG2 draws from a survey of 1,182 U.S. adult consumers the firm conducted last December about retail design and what consumers want in healthier shopping experiences.



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Retail Centers

With the advent of the internet and online shopping, retail centers need to be more compelling than ever to draw people away from their computers and into physical stores. Design can capture the interest of potential shoppers, and pay off in a big way for business owners.

Office Buildings | Aug 17, 2017

Toyota’s new North American HQ opens in Plano

Toyota invested $1 billion in the project, which was designed by Corgan.

Mixed-Use | Aug 10, 2017

Mixed-use development includes University of California-San Diego campus extension

The 562,000-sf development was designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE and is located five blocks from the San Diego Padres’ Petco Park.

Retail Centers | Aug 4, 2017

A fast-food restaurant created from recycled shipping containers

Each of the 20-foot-long shipping containers used in the proposal for the Siauliai, Lithuania restaurant are independent and can be easily reproduced.

Retail Centers | Gensler | Jul 27, 2017

The “New Hybrid” experience: Beyond the mall

Consumers expect more from retailers and brands than ever before.

Retail Centers | Jul 24, 2017

Miami retail structure’s honeycomb façade fluctuates between opacity and transparency

The building will rise three stories in Miami’s Design District.

Retail Centers | Jul 20, 2017

L.A.’s Promenade at Howard Hughes Center receives a new name and a $30 million cash injection

Laurus Corporation and The Jerde Partnership will team up to rebrand the center as a family-friendly dining and entertainment destination.

Retail Centers | Jul 17, 2017

Subway updates restaurants, brand with fresh design and improved customer experience

FRCH Design Worldwide is leading the redesign that will start with 12 pilot locations across the country.

Retail Centers | Gresham Smith | Jul 10, 2017

The retail renaissance part II: The role of planning and development in the future of shopping

The retail sector is charting unfamiliar territory as web sales and evolving tastes force a paradigm shift.

Retail Centers | Stantec | Jun 21, 2017

Creating communities from defunct malls

It’s time to plan for the suburban retail reset—and it starts by rethinking the traditional mall.

Mixed-Use | May 17, 2017

The Lincoln Common development has begun construction in Chicago’s Lincoln Park

The mixed-use project will provide new apartments, condos, a senior living facility, and retail space.

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