Shoppes at Carolina Forest is a brand new 8,747 SF center that is shadow-anchored by Walmart Neighborhood Market, with good visibility along Western Blvd (41k VPD). Western Blvd is the premier retail destination for Jacksonville, and many major tenants continue to open new stores on this corridor, such as Academy Sports, Aldi, AMC Theater, and a new 204k SF Publix-anchored center. Other national retailers in the surrounding area include Walmart Supercenter, Sam's Club, Lowe's Home Improvement, and
Dick's Sporting Goods. The Marine Corps Base at Camp Lejune, which is only 7 mi. from this property, has an estimated $4.35B impact on Jacksonville and the surrounding area, while Marine Corps Air Station New River has an impact of roughly $500M. As the home of the 2nd largest Marine base in the nation, Jacksonville's growth will continue to be fueled by young Marine families and military retirees, who have high discretionary income. The diverse training missions and uniqueness of these facilities secure Jacksonville's
economic success.
