As of late May 2026, construction has officially begun on The Collective at Morning Vista in Lehi, Utah. The 134,000 square foot development is anchored by Whole Foods Market and will include restaurants, boutique fitness, lifestyle retail, and service tenants. It sits at the northeast corner of Timpanogos Highway and Morning Vista Road in Lehi's Silicon Slopes corridor. The developers are CenterCal Properties and Perry Commercial, a Utah-based family-owned firm with more than 50 years in the Mountain West market. The project does not yet have a confirmed opening date, though 2028 has been the working target.
Ground Just Broke on Lehi's Biggest Retail Development in Years
CenterCal Properties and Perry Commercial held a ceremonial groundbreaking in late May 2026. Construction is now underway.
The project has been in Lehi City's approval pipeline for a while, but this groundbreaking makes it real in a way that planning documents and renderings do not. Dirt is moving at the corner of Timpanogos Highway and Morning Vista Road.
The partnership behind it is worth understanding. CenterCal is a California-based developer that has built open-air retail centers across the West since 2004. Perry Commercial is the commercial arm of the Perry family, a Utah name with more than five decades of residential and commercial development across the Mountain West. Perry Homes, their residential company, has built communities throughout Utah. Perry Commercial, headquartered in Murray, handles office, retail, industrial, and multifamily on the commercial side.
The combination of CenterCal's retail track record and Perry's local market depth is a meaningful detail. A lot of out-of-state developers come into Utah without a real understanding of how the market works. Perry Commercial brings that grounding.
What Is Being Built
The 134,000 square foot center is designed around mid-century modern architecture: clean lines, natural materials, strong geometric forms. There is a central park, outdoor gathering areas, and patio spaces built into the layout. The intent is for this to function as a community destination, not just a strip of storefronts.
Confirmed tenants as of the groundbreaking:
- Whole Foods Market (anchor)
- Bamboo Sushi
- VIO Med Spa
- Petfolk
Additional tenants are expected to be announced as construction progresses. The leasing team at CenterCal is still filling the remaining space.
The project's mix goes beyond grocery. Boutique fitness, elevated dining, and everyday services are all part of the planned tenant profile. That positions it differently from the big-box retail that defines most of the commercial corridor along I-15 between Lehi and American Fork.
The Road Connection Question Still Worth Knowing
Alongside the development itself, there is a separate infrastructure conversation that matters for people living near this project, especially in the Crossing at Traverse neighborhood and on Sunrise Way.
Current Lehi City Code requires Sunrise Way to be extended west to Morning Vista Road, with a new traffic signal at that intersection. That connection would add a route directly into and out of the shopping center from the neighborhood.
Lehi has been weighing a code amendment that would let the developer substitute a walking and biking trail in place of the road extension. The important detail: even if the City changes the code, that does not automatically remove the road requirement from this project. Because the application was already in process when the amendment was being considered, state and city law require the developer to follow the rules that were in place at submission. A code change would only make it possible for the developer to request the trail option voluntarily.
City-published traffic projections for Sunrise Way:
- Current volume: roughly 400 vehicles per day
- With a full connection to Morning Vista Road: up to 3,500 vehicles per day
- With a raised median on Mountain View Road blocking northbound left turns: roughly 1,400 vehicles per day
- Generally acceptable volume for a local street: 2,500 vehicles per day
If left turns at Mountain View Road are eventually restricted, one existing route into the Crossing at Traverse is removed and a new route through the commercial site is added. Overall access stays roughly the same; traffic volume on Sunrise Way is the real variable.
The community survey through Engage Lehi has closed. For current status, residents can track planning commission agendas at lehi.org or contact Lehi traffic engineer Luke Seegmiller at 385-201-2530.
What This Means for Buyers in the Area
We talk to buyers looking at homes in the Morning Vista and Traverse Mountain areas every week. The grocery question comes up constantly. A full grocery run from those neighborhoods right now means getting on I-15 north toward American Fork or heading south past Thanksgiving Point. A Whole Foods anchored center less than a mile away removes that friction for good.
Buyers who have been drawn to the elevation, the views, and the newer construction in this corridor but hesitated on daily convenience will have a real answer once this project opens.
The other side of it is traffic. Buyers purchasing on or near Sunrise Way should understand that the road configuration around the project is not fully settled. More traffic in that area is likely in some form. How much depends on decisions Lehi City is still working through.
What This Means for Homeowners Already in the Area
Retail development with a strong anchor tends to support home values in areas that have been underserved. The Traverse Mountain and Morning Vista corridor has needed this kind of amenity for years. Once The Collective is open and stabilized, homes with proximity to it will likely carry a premium they do not carry today.
That is a 2028-and-beyond story. But sellers listing in the next couple of years still benefit from it. Buyers want to know the area has a long-term trajectory, and this project gives agents a concrete answer to that question.
For homeowners concerned about the Sunrise Way traffic issue, engage with Lehi City now through planning commission meetings and public comment. The development has momentum, but input still matters at this stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is The Collective at Morning Vista located? At the northeast corner of Timpanogos Highway (SR-92) and Morning Vista Road in Lehi. It is in the Silicon Slopes corridor, close to the Crossing at Traverse and the broader Traverse Mountain area.
Has construction actually started? Yes. CenterCal and Perry Commercial held a groundbreaking in late May 2026. Construction is now underway.
When will The Collective open? No confirmed opening date has been announced publicly. The working target has been 2028, though that could shift depending on construction pace and permitting.
Who are the confirmed tenants? As of the May 2026 groundbreaking: Whole Foods Market, Bamboo Sushi, VIO Med Spa, and Petfolk. Additional tenants are expected to be announced as the project progresses.
Who is Perry Commercial? Perry Commercial is a Utah-based, family-owned real estate development company founded in the late 1970s and headquartered in Murray. They have more than five decades of experience in residential and commercial development across the Mountain West. Their involvement brings deep local market knowledge to the project.
Will Sunrise Way connect to Morning Vista Road? Still being decided. Current code requires it. A code amendment under consideration would allow the developer to build a trail instead, but only if the developer voluntarily requests that change. The Engage Lehi public survey has closed; the decision moves through the city's planning process from here.
How much could traffic increase on Sunrise Way? City projections put Sunrise Way at up to 3,500 vehicles per day with a full road connection, compared to roughly 400 per day today. A raised median on Mountain View Road could bring that down to about 1,400 per day. Local streets are generally considered acceptable up to 2,500 vehicles per day.
Will this affect home values nearby? Retail anchors with strong tenant mixes typically support nearby home values in underserved areas once the development opens. The construction period is usually neutral to mildly disruptive. The clearest value impact will show up after the project is open and operating.
How do I stay current on the project? Visit thecollectivelehi.com or follow @thecollectivelehi on Instagram and Facebook. For city approval updates, check lehi.org for planning commission meeting agendas.
The Traverse Mountain and Morning Vista corridor has needed quality retail for years. The Collective at Morning Vista is no longer just a rendering on a website. Ground is broken, a Utah partner is involved, and Whole Foods is confirmed. The 2028 timeline is still a moving target, and the Sunrise Way conversation is still working itself out through city hall. Both things are worth watching.
If you are buying or selling in the Morning Vista, Traverse Mountain, or Crossing at Traverse areas, reach out to the Foundry Group team. We are in this market every week and can give you a straight answer on what this development means for your situation.
