TUCSON, AZ (February 19, 2026) — Trader Joe’s has now posted a new Tucson store on its website as “Coming Soon,” listing the location at 2150 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719.

Local permitting activity aligns with the company’s posting. The City of Tucson’s permit portal includes a commercial tenant-improvement application for the existing 12,666-square-foot building at the same address “for a proposed Trader Joe’s grocery store,” describing a turnkey buildout with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical scope.

What’s happening at the site

Public permit records show the project progressing through plan review and inspections, with additional signage work also appearing under the address. Separately, the City’s weekly permit activity reports have previously referenced a tenant-improvement permit at 2150 E. Broadway tied to a proposed Trader Joe’s grocery store.

Trader Joe’s has not published an opening date, but the “Coming Soon” listing and the active permit trail provide the clearest confirmation yet that the Broadway store is moving forward. But openings generally occur 3 to 6 months after they are announced.

“We need a grocery store Downtown!” has been a decades-long refrain

In Tucson, this news lands in a context locals know well: for decades, one of the most persistent quality-of-life knocks on Downtown living has been the lack of a convenient, full-service grocery option close to the core. Downtown has grown into a true residential neighborhood, but everyday shopping has remained a “get in the car” errand for many households.

That’s why the broader signal here is important. A central Tucson grocer’s commitment—paired with other grocery-focused development conversations suggests the urban core and its adjacent neighborhoods are finally reaching the density and day-to-day demand that grocers require.

One of the most visible examples on that front has been a Rio Nuevo-backed effort presented by Marcel Dabdoub, which described acquiring the block at Broadway and Plumer to attract an “internationally known boutique grocery” and build a high-end grocery and retail project—an explicit response to the long-running “Downtown needs a grocery store” demand. Dabdoub has a proven track record of executing projects in Downtown Tucson.

The Rio Nuevo Board approved an investment of up to $4.5 million to attract an internationally known boutique grocery to the corner of Broadway and Plumer in 2023. Local developer Marcel Dabdoub presented plans to acquire the entire block at the southwest corner for a 10,000+ sq. ft. high-end grocery store and retail outlet, where a Dollar Tree store once stood. Revenue forecasts for the new store approach $30 million annually. The investment would include a $1.5 million cash investment upon opening and a sales tax rebate capped at $3 million over 10 years.

What comes next for the Broadway store

With the store now publicly posted and the buildout described in city records, the next milestones are straightforward: plan approvals, construction progress, signage installation, hiring activity, and the first opening window guidance.

TUCSON, AZ (February 18, 2026) — NGW Properties LLC of Tucson has assembled a compact industrial yard footprint in Tucson’s Central submarket with the purchase of two industrial buildings and gated yard space at 208 E. Fort Lowell Road and 1350 N. Estrella Avenue for $300,000 ($94.28 PSF). The seller was Estrella Lowell LLC, and the transaction closed on September 23, 2025. Built in 1950, the fully walled and gated site totals 0.54 acres (approximately 23,500 square feet) and includes 3,182 square feet in two buildings: a 1,800-square-foot building and a 1,382-square-foot building, within the Coronado Heights area, and zoned C-2.

NGW Properties acquired the property for owner-occupancy by an affiliated user, J.W. Civil Construction Company, to support its Tucson operations, and the deal was structured with a seller carryback.

That footprint was recently expanded with an additional acquisition. On February 12, 2026, NGW Properties purchased a small adjacent parcel with a 1,600-square-foot office building at 204 E. Fort Lowell Road (SEC of Estrella Avenue) for $200,000 ($125 PSF).

The buyer was represented by Juan Teran of Realty Executives, and the seller was represented by Patrick Teske of Tierra Antigua.

J.W. Civil is a local, fast-growing contractor—often visible at active, fenced construction sites around town via its jobsite banners—making the assembled Fort Lowell/Estrella location a strategic operations base with secured yard functionality.

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TUCSON, AZ (February 16, 2026) — A total of 94,908 square feet of leasing activity was reported this week to the Tucson Lease Report, including 93,021 square feet of industrial, 1,301 square feet of retail, and 586 square feet of office space. The largest industrial lease was The American Bottling Company’s 65,000-square-foot renewal at 310 S Toole Ave., represented by John Slattery (landlord) and Tim Healy & Maggie Curless (tenant), all with CBRE. In retail, Yong Sheng Herbs, LLC leased 1,301 square feet at 2637 E Broadway as part of the Rio Nuevo Sunshine Mile redevelopment, represented by Isaac Figueroa and Jeff Ell for the landlord and Alex Demeroutis for the tenant. The only office lease was Teal Path Counseling, LLC’s 586-square-foot lease at 2096 N Kolb, handled by Isaac Figueroa for the landlord. For a comprehensive overview, see the Tucson Lease Report.

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The following leases were reported to the Real Estate Daily News for the week of Feb. 9–Feb. 13, 2026. This week’s Tucson Lease Report highlights significant leasing activities.

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INDUSTRIAL – 3951 E MICHIGAN ST, SUITE 178, TUCSON, 85714, SOUTH (AIRPORT) SUBMARKET
Kellogg Supply Co. leased 4,536 square feet of industrial space from Copper Pointe Business Park, LLC. Tim Healy with CBRE represented the landlord, and Tim Kempton & Anton Grigoriou with CBRE represented the tenant.

RETAIL – 2637 E BROADWAY, TUCSON, 85716, CENTRAL SUBMARKET
Yong Sheng Herbs, LLC leased 1,301 square feet at the Rio Nuevo Sunshine Mile redevelopment project from Larsen Baker. The space will be used as a Chinese pharmacy for herbal medications and acupuncture, as well as the sale of related products. The Sol Bloc project is now fully leased. Isaac Figueroa, CCIM, SIOR, with Larsen Baker and Jeff Ell with Ambrell Realty represented the landlord, and Alex Demeroutis with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR represented the tenant.

OFFICE – 2096 N KOLB RD, SUITE 102, TUCSON, 85715, NORTHEAST SUBMARKET
Teal Path Counseling, LLC leased 586 square feet of office space at Kolb Office Park. The space will be used for therapy and counseling services. Isaac Figueroa, CCIM, SIOR, with Larsen Baker represented the landlord and handled the transaction.

RENEWAL

INDUSTRIAL – 310 S TOOLE AVE, TUCSON, 85701, CENTRAL SUBMARKET
The American Bottling Company renewed its lease of 65,000 square feet of industrial space from Levin Family, LLC. John Slattery with CBRE represented the landlord, and Tim Healy & Maggie Curless with CBRE represented the tenant.

INDUSTRIAL – 4000 E COLUMBIA ST, TUCSON, 85714, SOUTH (AIRPORT) SUBMARKET
Reece Supply renewed its lease of 20,485 square feet of industrial space from JSL Properties, LLC. Tim Healy with CBRE represented the landlord, and Dan Dobric with Newmark represented the tenant.

INDUSTRIAL – 3611 S BROADMONT DR, TUCSON, 85713, SOUTH (AIRPORT) SUBMARKET
Lynch Construction renewed its lease of 3,000 square feet of industrial space from Broadmont Investments, LLC. Tim Healy with CBRE represented the landlord, and the tenant was self-represented.

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