Whole Foods Market set to anchor new Durbin Park retail development

A message from: Regency Centers

A new 106,054-square-foot mix of retail, dining and service tenants is coming to Durbin Park this fall.
The plan: The Berkeley at Durbin Park will act as a new grocery-anchored retail center, serving one of Northeast Florida's fastest-growing communities.
- Regency Centers will develop and own the site in the Durbin Park area of St. Johns County, Florida.
Why now: St. Johns County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Florida, with the Durbin Park area experiencing sustained residential expansion in recent years.
- The development will sit at the center of one of the region's most active growth corridors.
Why it's important: As new households move into the area, demand for well-positioned, high-quality retail has outpaced supply.
- The Berkeley at Durbin Park is designed to close that gap, giving residents a grocery-anchored destination for everyday needs, dining and services without traveling outside their immediate community.
The details:
- ๐The center will be situated along the East Peyton Parkway, adjacent to UF Health Durbin Park.
- ๐Whole Foods Market will anchor the center.
- ๐๏ธ Other confirmed retailers include TJ Maxx, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and Shake Shack.
- โ 19 spaces remain to fill the center.
- ๐ Construction is planned to break ground in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The strategy: Regency is focused on investing in suburban markets with strong household incomes, growing daytime populations and limited retail availability.
- "St. Johns County represents exactly the kind of market we seek: strong demographics, sustained residential growth,and a clear need for well-positioned, high-quality retail," said Seth Lane, Vice President of Investments for Regency Centers. "This project reflects our creative and disciplined approach to development and our confidence in the long-term fundamentals of Northeast Florida."
Key numbers: The Berkeley at Durbin Park is strategically positioned at the I-95/SR 9B interchange, offering exceptional visibility and access, along with:
- ๐ฅ A daytime population of 39,287.
- ๐ธ An average household income of $165,047.
- ๐ก An average home value of $549,656.
Here's what else: The Berkeley builds on the company's established presence in the Jacksonville metro area.
- The Village at Seven Pines, a 250,000 square foot SF ground-up development, is currently under construction in Jacksonville.
The takeaway: This project is part of Regency's deliberate, long-term investment in Northeast Florida.
- More retail, dining and service options are in the works for Durbin Park and the surrounding communities.