New Retail Center Coming to McCormick Village Near Gig Harbor

Exciting growth continues in South Kitsap as developers move forward with the McCormick Village Retail Center, a new shopping and dining destination planned for the rapidly expanding McCormick master-planned community near Port Orchard.

Developers behind McCormick Communities recently announced that construction has begun on the retail center, located at the intersection of Southwest Old Clifton Road and McCormick Village Drive, just north of Gig Harbor. The project represents a major milestone for the community and will provide residents with convenient access to everyday services close to home.

A Walkable Village-Style Retail Hub

The McCormick Village Retail Center is designed as a pedestrian-oriented village environment with approximately 30,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, and service space.

Plans for the center include:

• Restaurants and cafés
  
  
• Retail shops
  
  
• Neighborhood services
  
  
• Community gathering spaces
  
  
• Landscaped pedestrian walkways
  
  

Developers say the goal is to create a place where residents can run errands, grab coffee, meet neighbors, and enjoy local businesses without leaving the neighborhood.

The project has already generated strong interest from retailers, with nearly half of the space pre-leased before completion.

Supporting a Growing Community

The McCormick area has experienced significant growth in recent years as new homebuilders continue developing neighborhoods within the master-planned community. Homes, parks, trails, and amenities have already attracted many new residents to the area.

The retail center will serve as the commercial heart of the community, helping support the growing population and providing convenient access to daily necessities.

Developers have described the retail village as the “heart and soul” of the McCormick community, designed to bring people together while supporting local businesses.

A $11 Million Investment in South Kitsap

The project represents roughly an $11 million investment and will be built on a multi-acre parcel within the community.

Once completed, the center is expected to include multiple retail suites, restaurants, and service businesses arranged around a neighborhood-style retail layout.

Projects like this are becoming more common as developers focus on mixed-use, walkable community hubs rather than traditional large shopping centers.

What It Means for the Area

For residents of Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, and the surrounding South Kitsap region, the new retail center could bring:

• More local dining options
  
  
• Convenient everyday services
  
  
• New job opportunities
  
  
• A central gathering place for the community
  
  

As the McCormick master-planned community continues to expand, the retail center will help create a complete neighborhood experience where people can live, work, and shop close to home.

Final Thoughts

Growth across the South Sound continues to reshape communities like Port Orchard and Gig Harbor. The McCormick Village Retail Center represents another step in building out a vibrant master-planned neighborhood designed for modern living.

As construction moves forward, the project is expected to bring new businesses, restaurants, and gathering spaces to one of the fastest-growing areas in South Kitsap.

For families considering moving to the region, developments like this highlight how the area is evolving into a well-connected community with convenient amenities and strong residential growth.

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