This site offers an exceptional 'plug-and-play' opportunity for restaurant or retail developers looking to capitalize on a massive concentration of national brands, heavy daily traffic, and a rapidly expanding residential base.
Premier Retail & Restaurant Location:
The property is located within a mile of First & Main Town Center, one of Colorado Springs' premier open-air shopping and entertainment destinations. You are positioned in the immediate company of some of the world's most recognized Fortune 500 brands and high-volume retail anchors:
- Big Box Anchors: Target, Lowe’s, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, and TJ Maxx.
- Dining & Fast Casual: Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out Burger, Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s, Five Guys, and Panera Bread.
- Entertainment & Lifestyle: Cinemark IMAX Theatre, Barnes & Noble, Ulta Beauty, and PetSmart.
- Neighboring Staples: The site is directly adjacent to or within eyeshot of a Taco Bell, Big Wave Car Wash, and Applejack Wine & Liquor, ensuring constant cross-traffic from daily-needs shoppers.
Unrivaled Traffic & Demographic Signals:
Success in retail is driven by visibility and volume, and this parcel sits at the heart of the action:
Traffic Counts: Powers Boulevard (Hwy 21) serves as the primary north-south artery for eastern Colorado Springs, carrying over 60,000–80,000 vehicles per day (VPD) at nearby intersections.
- High Visibility: Located just off the Powers and Carefree Circle interchange, the site offers easy ingress/egress for customers traveling to and from the dense residential neighborhoods of Stetson Hills and Indigo Ranch.
- Economic Drivers: The area is bolstered by its proximity to major employment hubs, including Peterson Space Force Base, UCHealth Memorial Hospital North, and the St. Francis Medical Center.
The Opportunity for Developers:
This 1-acre level lot is a prime candidate for a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) with a drive-thru, a multi-tenant retail strip, or a flagship showroom.
Zoning Ready: Part of the established Source One at Powers development, the infrastructure is designed to support high-intensity commercial use.
Retail Synergy: Join a 'who’s who' of retail giants in a corridor that has seen consistent year-over-year appreciation and occupancy rates.
Growth Trajectory: With the recent opening of the new Barnes & Noble and continued expansion at nearby Polaris Pointe, this submarket remains the top choice for national tenants.