A long-planned slice of Arlington’s biggest growth corridor is finally moving from concept to construction. A $35 million phase of Providence Place, the mixed-use project north of Interstate 40, is slated to break ground in March and is expected to bring new retail, housing, and commercial space to the area.
What’s planned
As reported by the Memphis Business Journal, this phase is pegged at about $35 million and will include both retail and residential components, with construction expected to start in March 2026. The outlet described the work as a concentrated buildout aimed at activating a key portion of the broader Providence Place master plan.
Where it will be built
The town’s project list places Providence Place on the south side of Milton Wilson Boulevard, east of Hall Creek, according to the Town of Arlington. A commercial listing for the development locates the site at the intersection of Airline Road and Milton Wilson Boulevard and markets roughly 45 acres for mixed-use growth, per Crexi.
How this phase fits the master plan
Providence Place has been in the works for several years, with the master plan reshaped along the way by market conditions and financing changes. Earlier coverage described the overall buildout as roughly $100 million and noted filings for a large residential component, according to the Daily Memphian.
What neighbors might notice
Homebuilders are already marketing single-family lots inside Providence Place. Listings for addresses such as 12111 Providence Center Loop advertise new-construction homes with expected 2026 completion dates, according to Compass. Nearby residents should plan for construction staging, possible temporary traffic shifts and infrastructure work as permitting and utility coordination wrap up.
If the schedule stays on track, construction crews should be visible on site in March, starting the street-level work that turns master plans into new storefronts and subdivisions. Town planning staff and project developers are expected to be the most useful contacts for updates on timing and contractor details as permits continue to move forward.
