Aligned Projects partners with property owners and developers to source and secure high-quality retail tenants for mixed-use developments and standalone retail assets through our dedicated retail leasing team, The Restaurant Brokers at The Agency. Specializing in restaurant, retail, and hospitality leasing, our team brings deep market expertise, operator relationships, and targeted outreach strategies designed to position projects for long-term success and cultural relevance.
Today’s most successful developments are not built by simply filling retail space — they are built by creating ecosystems. The right mix of restaurants, cafés, wellness concepts, boutiques, entertainment, and community-oriented operators can transform a property from a collection of storefronts into a destination people actively choose to spend time in. Strong retail ecosystems increase foot traffic, support residential leasing and sales, strengthen branding, improve tenant retention, and create long-term asset value.
Whether leasing ground-floor retail in a new development or repositioning an existing property, Aligned Projects and The Restaurant Brokers approach tenant acquisition through the lens of placemaking, hospitality, and long-term identity building. We focus on curating complementary tenants that contribute to the overall experience and energy of a project — not simply occupy square footage. By combining strategic marketing, direct operator outreach, branding expertise, and end-to-end leasing support, we help create vibrant, activated environments that feel authentic, commercially sustainable, and built for long-term growth.
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