Epicenter at Agritopia
Gilbert, Arizona
$75,000,000
Project Overview
Epicenter at Agritopia serves as the final, crowning piece of the Agritopia community—a visionary “downtown” built atop the neighborhood’s agrarian heritage. Developed on nearly 20 acres, this vertical mixed-use destination includes 320 luxury apartment units above approximately 50,000–55,000 square feet of retail space, housing over twenty retailers, restaurants, and wellness tenants
Created to weave community, experience, and commerce into one walkable neighborhood core, Epicenter blends elevated living with local lifestyle rooted in Agritopia’s organic farm and pedestrian-first design philosophy.
Epicenter at a Glance
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Total Acreage |
20 acres |
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Residential Units |
320 units |
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Residential Size Range |
504–1,600 sq ft |
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Retail Space |
50,000–55,000 sq ft |
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Number of Retailers/Restaurants |
20+ tenants |
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Ceiling Heights (Residential) |
10 feet |
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Parking |
Electric-charging garages & secure bike storage |
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Pool Size |
Resort-style, with cabanas |
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Projected Economic Impact |
$170 million over time |
Development Highlights & Amenities
Construction & design: Built with Agritopia’s farm-to-table ethos in mind, Epicenter’s design incorporates pedestrian-friendly gathering spaces, water features, and natural landscaping that pay tribute to the community’s agrarian roots AZ Big Mediamlscottsdale.com.
Residential details: The Tyler apartments offer studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts (504–1,600 sq ft). Each unit boasts 10-foot ceilings, granite countertops, GE stainless appliances, walk-in closets, and thoughtful finish options. Building amenities include a greenhouse-style co-working lounge, resort-style pool with cabanas, yoga lawn, fitness center, dog spa, bike storage/repair, electric-charging garages, and secure package and food delivery lockers Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine+1gilbertsunnews.com.
Tenant Mix & Community Activation
Epicenter brings together a curated mix of Arizona-grown concepts and high-quality experiences:
Community/business impact: Epicenter is envisioned as a “Celebrating Arizona Destination,” projecting nearly $170 million in economic impact to the Gilbert area over time, along with generating hundreds of jobs and local income AZ Big Media.
Dining & food retailers: Buck & Rider (seafood and steak), Matt’s Big Breakfast, Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup, Spinato’s Pizzeria, Source (“ultra-Mediterranean”), Belly Kitchen & Bar, and Peixoto Coffee AZ Big MediaAxiosarizonafoothillsmagazine.comPhoenix New Times+1.
Retail & services: Barre3, Bunky Boutique, urbAna (boutique gifts), Wylde Hair Salon, Hooligan’s Barbershop, The Collective fitness studio, and Vintage Home arizonafoothillsmagazine.com+1AZ Big Mediamlscottsdale.com.
Project Cost & Vision
Epicenter is a transformative investment—initial estimates placed the project cost at $75 million when it was announced Business Journals. It’s designed to serve as a vibrant, walkable core anchoring the Agritopia community, with development values that extend beyond real estate to quality of life and placemaking.
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