Inside Jacksonville's newest retail development

A message from: Regency Centers

Earlier this year, Regency Centers officially broke ground on The Village at Seven Pines, a 182,000 square foot open-air mixed-use development at Butler Boulevard and I-295 in Jacksonville, Florida.
What you need to know: The Village will serve as the commercial heart of Seven Pines, supporting convenience, connection and long-term community growth.
- The development will be anchored by a Publix and support daily community gathering with mixed-use spaces among national and local retailers.
- Plus, the developer plans to relocate its headquarters to The Village at Seven Pines — reinforcing its long-term investment in the project and commitment to quality, accountability and community connection.
Why it's important: Master-planned communities depend on well-located retail to support daily life.
Developments like The Village at Seven Pines help create walkable hubs that support convenience, connection and long-term community growth.
The strategy: Regency Centers achieves consistent success nationwide by building grocery-anchored developments that meet the daily needs of growing communities, from shopping and dining to supporting local businesses.
- The developer targets high-growth suburban markets like Jacksonville, where strong demographics and new housing fuel long-term demand and repeat visits.
The details:
- 📍 The development is located at the southeast corner of Butler Boulevard and I-295.
- 📐 The retail space will total approximately 182,000 square feet.
- 🛍️ Confirmed retailers include Williams Sonoma, West Elm, Pottery Barn Kids and local restaurant Ember & Iron, with more to be announced.
- 📆 Ground broke in February, with first tenant openings expected in 2027.
- 🌟 The design will feature pedestrian infrastructure, outdoor gathering spaces and a cohesive architectural identity.
Key numbers: The three-mile radius of The Village at Seven Pines boasts:
- 👥 A daytime population of 72,554.
- 💰 An average household income of $123,896.
- 🏠 An average home value of $510,646.
Worth a mention: This project is special to Jacksonville's history and Regency alike.
- The Seven Pines name honors the seven Skinner brothers, whose family has owned and cared for the land for generations, and represents the project's approach of long-term institutional stewardship of local heritage.
- "Relocating our headquarters here reflects our confidence in the project, in this community and in Jacksonville's future," says Chris Widmayer, Managing Director of Investments at Regency Centers.
The takeaway: The Village at Seven Pines is ready to meet community, business and institutional needs alike.