Real-estate company Thompson Thrift broke ground April 30 for The Gilmore, a 35-acre mixed-use development in Gilbert.

The Gilmore will be located on the northwest corner of Val Vista Drive and Germann Road, just off Loop 202.

"The Gilmore’s groundbreaking is an exciting milestone that brings our vision one step closer to reality,” Ashlee Boyd, managing partner of Thompson Thrift Commercial, said in a release. “With a thoughtful blend of residential, retail and public spaces, this development is designed to meet the evolving needs of the community while becoming a vibrant destination for the region.”

The Gilmore will provide about 200,000 square feet of grocery, restaurant and retail space, 300 luxury apartment homes and a hotel.

More than 25 leases have been signed so far, including a 64,000-square-foot Safeway, as well as Better Buzz Coffee, Handel’s Ice Cream, Jersey Mike’s, Sweathouz, Rebel Wine Lounge, Square 1 Food Hall, Nook Kitchen, Phantom Fox Brewery, Level 1 Arcade, Woof Gang Bakery and Over Easy.

“The Gilmore will be a shining example of the thoughtful, community-focused developments we welcome here in Gilbert,” Gilbert Mayor Scott Anderson said in the release. “We’re proud to partner with Thompson Thrift on a project that not only brings high-quality housing and dynamic retail to our town, but also reflects the spirit of connection and innovation that makes Gilbert such a special place to live, work and grow.”

The Residences at The Gilmore will consist of 300 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes in a variety of layouts averaging 1,000 square feet of living space.

A Main Street-style entrance will welcome visitors and provide seamless integration of the retail, dining and 300 vertically integrated luxury apartment homes. Covered walkways, common areas, murals by local artists and landscaped outdoor gathering spaces are meant to inspire connection and community.

“At its core, The Gilmore is about connection — between people, places and purpose,” Andrew Call, Thompson Thrift’s vice president of development for the Southwest region, said in the release. “Whether you’re launching a business, planting roots, or simply enjoying everything Gilbert has to offer, this will be a place where life comes together.”

The company expects retailers to begin opening in the latter half of 2026 and the first resident move-ins to begin in early 2027.