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Posted: September 27, 2024
Capital Group Properties signs Michaels
at Maynard Crossing - 15,750 s/f
Maynard, MA Capital Group Properties has signed Michaels as the newest tenant at Maynard Crossing, a 300,000 s/f mixed-use development anchored by Market Basket and Tractor Supply Company. The new Michaels Store will occupy a 15,750 s/f space adjacent to Tractor Supply at 17 Digital Way.
Michaels is the leading creative destination in North America, with over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada. Known as a place for all things creative, Michaels stores carry a specialty assortment of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall decor, and seasonal merchandise.
Michaels is the final tenant to join 17 Digital Way, the last building under construction at Maynard Crossing. The multi-tenant building is now 100% pre-leased.
Maynard Crossing broke ground in 2019 and opened the first retailers in summer of 2020. The 56-acre development integrates two residential communities including Halstead Maynard Crossing, a 180-unit luxury apartment complex, and Camelia Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, a 143-unit upscale senior independent living community, along with a synergy of 25 retail, dining, healthcare, and entertainment tenants.
Beyond 17 Digital Way, 11 and 13 Digital Way are nearing completion, adding 46,000 s/f of retail, restaurants, and medical space across two multi-tenant buildings. 13 Digital Way is anchored by BrightPath Early Learning, which recently celebrated its grand opening in June.
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