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The Arboretum to Add New Retail and Patios in 2027

Construction begins this spring on a 14,000-square-foot expansion and center-wide upgrades.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Home Renovation

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Asana Partners will begin a significant renovation of The Arboretum in Austin this spring, adding 14,000 square feet of retail and new patio space. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Arboretum in Northwest Austin is set to undergo a significant refresh starting this spring, with owner Asana Partners planning new patios, play areas, and a 14,000-square-foot retail outparcel. The updates follow the firm's acquisition of the 200,000-square-foot shopping center in 2026.

Why it matters

These renovations aim to better integrate the aging shopping center with the surrounding Great Hills neighborhood while attracting new retail and dining tenants to the area. The project marks a continued effort to modernize retail hubs as the Northwest corridor grows.

Asana Partners plans to add 14,000 square feet of retail space to the existing 200,000-square-foot Arboretum footprint. While anchor improvements and the new outparcel are scheduled, the full roster of future tenants remains unknown.

The players

Asana Partners

The investment firm that acquired The Arboretum in 2026 and is managing the site renovation.

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

An Austin-based design firm responsible for the architectural plans for The Arboretum project.

The Arboretum

A 200,000-square-foot shopping center located in Northwest Austin near the Great Hills neighborhood.

The details

The project, designed by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, includes exterior upgrades such as new dining patios, children's play areas, signage, and pathway improvements. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027, with the center aiming to house new tenants by fall 2028. This move follows the recent addition of Jetset Pilates, which opened at the site in early October 2026.

Timeline

  1. Early 2026: Asana Partners purchased The Arboretum.

  2. Early October 2026: Jetset Pilates opened at the center.

  3. Spring 2027: Construction begins and Peachy opens.

  4. Fall 2028: New retail tenants are expected to open.

The Texas Context

The planned updates follow a regional trend of modernizing older suburban commercial hubs to stay competitive with newer, mixed-use developments. This project mirrors similar efforts in Austin to refine mid-century retail centers for today's Great Hills residential needs.

Residents visiting the center this spring will see the start of construction, which will eventually introduce new dining and shopping options to the Northwest Austin community. Visitors should anticipate potential lane or parking shifts at the site beginning in spring 2027.

The takeaway

Look for construction fencing and site modifications at The Arboretum starting this spring as the center begins its multi-year transition. Keep an eye on the tenant announcements through 2028 to see which new restaurants and retailers will join the Northwest Austin footprint.

What happens next

Construction on the site is set to begin in spring 2027, with the new Peachy location also scheduled to open during that window.

Further reading

Keep up with other retail and property updates across the city in our Home Renovation section.

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