Redlands officials have unanimously approved plans for a new Whole Foods-anchored retail center in north Redlands, clearing the way for the project to move toward building permits and construction.
The project, called The Marketplace, is planned for an 8.18-acre vacant site at the northeast corner of Lugonia Avenue and Tennessee Street, in the middle of one of North Redlands’ fastest-growing residential areas. The 71,400-square-foot development is expected to include a 36,000-square-foot Whole Foods, four additional shop buildings and a separate drive-through pad.
The Redlands City Council approved the development unanimously on Feb. 17, 2026, allowing the project to advance to the next phase. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, with completion anticipated in 2028…