Retail and
Mixed-Use

Creating places people want to be

Optimus has vast experience with the thoughtful planning and execution of retail as well as more complicated mixed-use developments that seamlessly blend retail, office, hotels, entertainment, residential, and public spaces. By collaborating on the design and integrating these elements, we are proud contributors to the creation of dynamic environments where people can live, work, and connect.

Our team is driven by a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and long-term community value. Each project is approached with a deep understanding of urban design principles, environmental responsibility, and the evolving needs of modern lifestyles. Through creative design and smart land use, we help transform underutilized spaces into vibrant hubs that foster economic vitality, social interaction, and a higher quality of life.

Whether revitalizing an urban core or establishing a new community destination, Optimus delivers future-forward solutions that reflect our clients’ vision and positively impact the communities we serve.

Mixed-Use: Gallery Park

Case Study:
Desert Ridge
Phoenix, AZ

Premier Retail Lifestyle Center

Desert Ridge Marketplace which opened in 2001 is an award-winning project which represents an evolution in shopping center development. This 110-acre retail lifestyle center consists of 1.2M SF of retail, dining and entertainment venues. The site is comprised of 4 distinct districts consisting of a Hard Goods District, Soft Goods District, Lifestyle Entertainment District and a Neighborhood Center. Featured tenants include Target, AMC Theatres, Dave & Buster’s and Albertson’s.

Optimus provided a comprehensive set of site civil engineering services inclusive of initial due diligence, cost studies, site civil construction documents, construction administration, staking, and day-to-day development coordination with several other developer consultants.