Our Commitment to Neighborhood Retail
At West Hive Capital, we believe retail spaces should serve a greater purpose—they should be active, valuable parts of the communities they serve. We focus on revitalizing neighborhood retail into welcoming, functional centers where businesses can grow, jobs are created, and communities connect. We specialize in revitalizing strip malls and neighborhood shopping centers, tailoring each project to reflect the unique needs of the local community. By working hand-in-hand with local business owners, community leaders, and neighbors, we revitalize spaces to bring people together and drive long-term progress for everyone involved.
At West Hive Capital, we bring a unique combination of expertise, experience, and vision to every project. With a deep understanding of the Southern California and Phoenix markets, and a growing presence in Nashville, Austin, and Boise, we specialize in identifying and revitalizing neighborhood retail properties that others might overlook.
We have assembled a team of industry experts across real estate development, leasing, property management, design, construction, and capital markets, to ensure we deliver our projects at the highest possible standard in the quickest amount of time.
Development is a collaborative effort, and we know success comes from working hand-in-hand with our investors, partners, and communities.
We strive to improve every day, ensuring that our work and expertise evolve with each new challenge.
Transparent, open dialogue is the foundation of every successful project.
Success is delivering the perfect deal—where the seller, our team, investors, and communities all benefit.
Our projects are more than investments—they are opportunities to make a positive impact.
A Better Developer for Your Neighborhood
Many developers focus on quick turnarounds—doing the bare minimum to make a property look better before selling it off. We take the opposite approach. West Hive Capital is committed to long-term success, making sure the businesses we bring in will actually benefit the neighborhood and thrive for years to come.
A lot of developers lease only to big national chains, which can push out small businesses. We make an active effort to bring in a mix of both—ensuring local entrepreneurs get a chance to open in prime locations. This creates a stronger, more unique shopping center that truly reflects the character of the community.
Most developers come in, build what they want, and leave. We do things differently. We listen to residents, business owners, and community leaders to understand what’s missing and what people actually want in a shopping center. Whether it’s a coffee shop, daycare, fitness center, or grocery store, we make sure our developments meet real community needs.
Abandoned shopping centers attract crime. By revitalizing these spaces with better lighting, security, and active businesses, we make neighborhoods safer. Our projects turn empty lots into well-designed, welcoming places where people want to shop, eat, and gather.
Our properties go beyond just stores and restaurants—we design comfortable, inviting spaces where people want to spend time. Whether it’s outdoor seating areas, open-air patios, or communal gathering spots, we focus on making our centers a place for neighbors to connect, families to relax, and friends to meet up.
Investing in value-add retail properties contributes not only to increased property values but also to the revitalization of local communities. Well-designed and attractive retail spaces can transform neighborhoods, attracting visitors and providing valuable amenities to residents and businesses alike.
Many developers build to sell, moving on as soon as they can. At West Hive Capital, we take a different approach. We carefully plan, develop, and manage our properties with a long-term vision, ensuring they remain vibrant, successful, and beneficial to the community for years to come. Our goal isn’t just to renovate—we create lasting value that continues to grow.
Some developers neglect their properties after they’re built, letting them deteriorate over time. We actively manage and maintain our centers, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and attractive for both businesses and residents.
Reducing crime and improving community spaces.
Creating opportunities for workers and small business owners.
Bringing in stores, services, and restaurants the community actually wants.
Strengthening home values and attracting investment.
Bringing new life to underutilized retail spaces, creating vibrant and functional destinations for businesses and communities.
On average, each retail center supports 11 new businesses, each bringing approximately 10-15 new jobs to the community.
Before becoming developers, we honed our skills as professional project and construction managers, delivering exceptional results for clients across the nation.
All amounts are as of 1/15/2025.
West Hive Capital takes the approach of a team sport. We all have specialties, skill sets, and different roles – but all hold each other accountable and work towards a common goal.
Western Plaza located in Rancho Palos Verdes is a current project West Hive Capital is working on. This center was brought to us off-market by a family who had owned the center for over 50 years. Rancho Palos Verdes is a very desirable community located within Los Angeles County.
This project is currently under construction and scheduled to re-open in 2025. West Hive Capital is excited to create yet another center that can serve for generations ahead as it did for those before.
When the owners envisioned transforming 16 acres of unentitled agricultural land into a bustling retail hub they turned to West Hive Capital, recognizing our impressive track record and strong relationships in the industry. Our expertise was key in securing the confidence of banks and managing the construction and financing of the Van Buren Marketplace project.
Strategically located along the bustling Van Buren Blvd., the Van Buren Marketplace is poised to become a central shopping destination. Vallarta Supermarkets, known for its high-quality offerings, will serve as the anchor store, catering to the diverse needs of the communities in Jurupa Valley, Mira Loma, Pedley, Glen Avon, and Rubidoux. This choice of anchor tenant underscores our commitment to enhancing the local shopping experience.
Spanning over 100,000 square feet, the Van Buren Marketplace will significantly boost the retail landscape of Jurupa Valley. This development is not just about expanding retail space; it’s about fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for local residents.
West Hive Capital co-developed this commercial parcel in Chatsworth, CA.
Located in a strategically advantageous area, Chatsworth presented an excellent demographic profile for commercial retail development with its high daytime population and surrounding local businesses. West Hive Capital utilized its extensive network securing tenants that matched the high potential of the site. The bustling business activity and substantial lunchtime crowds in the vicinity made the location particularly appealing for restaurants and retail establishments.
West Hive Capital exited its position in 2019.
West Hive Capital acquired a prime site in Maumee, Ohio, and successfully negotiated a 10-year lease with Urban Pine Winery, a franchise partner of Waters Edge Wineries. This project centered around the re-development and renovation of an 8,000-square-foot, single-tenant restaurant facility that was tailored to meet the specific needs of the winery.
Upon the successful launch and stabilization of Urban Pine Winery’s operations, West Hive Capital executed a strategic exit by selling the property to a subsidiary owned by the tenant. This sale not only signified the culmination of a successful development project but also demonstrated West Hive Capital’s ability to identify and execute beneficial exit strategies for its investments.
The Borgata Partners and West Hive Capital co-developed this ground up shopping center in Midland, TX.
Our partnership value included development and construction management, tenant procurement and leasing, financing, tenant finish-outs post-construction and sale management.
The center was exited and sold in 2022.
Upon the successful launch and stabilization of Urban Pine Winery’s operations, West Hive Capital executed a strategic exit by selling the property to a subsidiary owned by the tenant. This sale not only signified the culmination of a successful development project but also demonstrated West Hive Capital’s ability to identify and execute beneficial exit strategies for its investments.
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