Taking shape ~15 minutes from downtown is Fenton , an $850 million mixed-use complex. It will have eateries, retailers, an apartment complex, a hotel, ~200,000 sqft of office space, and a large, open lawn.
The team of Hines, Columbia Development + USAA Real Estate broke ground on the project in November 2020 and its grand opening is less than a month away.
Fenton, which reminds us of North Hills
, has freshly painted murals and plenty of space to hang out. The anticipation is building as more signs pop up on storefronts and the bones of future foodie hot-spots start taking shape.
Lifestyle 📽️
This up-scale concept will feature a zero-gravity seating movie theater, a 357 unit apartment complex, fitness studios, and luxury salons.
- The Allison (pre-leasing starts in June with occupancy predicted as soon as October)
- Zen Nail Bar (wellness luxury spa)
- Club Pilates (full-body fitness studio)
- Boardroom (salon for men)
- Paragon Theaters (premium theater experience)
Eateries 🍴
Fenton will feature eight chef-inspired restaurants, cafes, and bars.
- Colletta (Italian fare with housemade pastas, opening in June)
- Dram & Draught (craft cocktails + ~400 whiskeys, opening in June)
- Honeysuckle Gelato (gelato with Southern roots, opening in June)
- M Sushi (seasonal seafood imported from Japan, Korea + the US, opening in June)
- CRU (food and wine bar, the first of the chain in NC, expected to open in July)
- Superica (Tex-Mex cuisine by chef Ford Fry, expected to open in July)
- Sports and Social (a two-level elevated sports bar, opening later this year)
- Crawford Brothers Steakhouse (by Scott + Steve Crawford, expected to open in 2024)
Shopping 🛍️
Fifteen retailers have been announced — here are a few that we are excited about.
- Sephora (now open)
- Athleta (now open)
- Vestique (Southern boutique launched in 2010)
- Bailey’s Fine Jewelry (NC originated fine jewelry store)
- Arula (mid- + plus-size shopping experience)
- Archer Paper Goods (stationery boutique)
- Nike Live (curated Nike products based on local preferences)
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Upcoming events 🎉
The versatile, open-spaced lawn located in Fenton Square will hold concerts + an ice skating rink during the holidays.
- Grand Opening Day 1 | Sat., June 4 | 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. | The first day of celebrations include a bootcamp with Athleta + fitness class with Club Pilates in Fenton Square, magic show, face painting, buskers, and roller skaters on Main St., a movie on the lawn, hot air balloon rides + a laser light show.
- Grand Opening Day 2 | Sun., June 5 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | The second day of events will feature a morning fitness class with Lululemon, penalty kicks + selfies with the NC Courage and North Carolina FC, putt-putt activities, vintage car viewings, and a DJ.