Infrastructure Investments Driving Commercial Growth in Lathrop

Careful planning has gone into Lathrop’s commercial growth and infrastructure improvements, and it shows. The City of Lathrop is investing in roads, utilities and other key infrastructure to support continued commercial development in one of California’s fastest-growing cities.

Already positioned along major transportation corridors, Lathrop offers the accessibility and infrastructure readiness businesses, developers and investors look for. With these investments, Lathrop is strengthening its position as an emerging hub for significant commercial development.

Laying the Foundation in Lathrop

The City of Lathrop’s infrastructure investments reflect its commitment to long-term growth and are specifically providing for:

• Road improvements and transportation planning
  • Lathrop Rd. & I-5 improvements are currently budgeted to start construction
  • Louise Ave. & I-5 interchange improvements are currently under review
• Utility infrastructure to support continued retail, dining, service and mixed-use projects
  • Central Lathrop Specific Plan supports up to 5 million square feet of planned office and retail development
  • Planned community construction includes residential, retail, office, schools, parks and civic facilities designed for long-term growth
• Infrastructure readiness to create an easier path forward for developers
  • Lathrop established Community Facilities District 2019-2 to support infrastructure funding and enable future development construction
• Flood protection projects
  • The City is working with the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency to advance 200-year flood protection efforts and meet SB-5 requirements
  • Shilling Ave Basin Park Improvements – Storm water pump station and force main just outside of Stanford Crossing is under construction

Strategic Location and Transportation Access

Lathrop’s position as an emerging growth market is no surprise when you consider how well situated the city is. It benefits from direct access to:

• Interstate 5 (I-5) links it to the Central Valley and Sacramento
• Interstate 205 (I-205) connects it to the Bay Area
• State Route 120 (Hwy 120 / SR-120) links it to Manteca, Oakdale and Yosemite-bound travelers
• Current and new infrastructure paves the way for continued growth in Lathrop

Open Invitation to Commercial Developers

Market stability and future growth potential have prompted the City of Lathrop to invest in infrastructure. They’re planning ahead for scalability and increased population growth. It presents an open invitation to developers with easy transportation, utility and accessibility to attract and retain future tenants.

Prime Time for Commercial Growth in Lathrop

With infrastructure investments already underway and long-term growth planning in place, Lathrop is creating the kind of environment commercial developers look for. It’s a strong foundation for future success and one that is attracting many developers and major retailers to the area. Check out the current opportunities in Lathrop and contact CBRE for up-to-date property information, including pricing and availability.