A stretch of land between and west of Culver’s and Dutch Bros. is under development. Photo by Raquel Hendrickson

While much commercial construction has continued throughout Maricopa this spring, Sonoran Creek Marketplace remains an empty field.

The planned shopping plaza, anchored by a “specialty grocer” and a “major retailer,” is planned for the large lot on the southwest corner of John Wayne Parkway and Edison Road just west of Culver’s and Dutch Bros. Though those anchors are still not officially named, the complex is to be 85,000 square feet of retail space.

In his presentation to city council last week, City Manager Rick Horst said the expectation is 282 new jobs and a payroll over $10.4 million. The development is completing paperwork for engineering and building permits.

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