Farmington Crossings

📍 West Farmington, UT (I-15 Corridor) · 2027

For 18 months, Dr. Haws has been tracking a commercial real estate deal that most Farmington residents didn't know was happening. Permit applications filed quietly with Davis County. Lease negotiations conducted under non-disclosure agreements. A developer known for moving fast and keeping things quiet until the ink is dry. Now, with Farmington City's official approval in hand and groundbreaking set for summer 2026, the story can finally be told: Farmington Crossings is real, it is the largest retail development in the city's history, and it is going to change the commercial landscape of north Davis County permanently.

The anchor tenants — Academy Sports + Outdoors and Burlington — are not random choices. They represent a deliberate strategy by SimonCRE to capture the retail spending that has been leaking out of Davis County for years. There is no Academy Sports within 15 miles of Farmington. The nearest Burlington is in Layton, and it is consistently overcrowded. SimonCRE identified this gap through their proprietary trade area analysis, which showed that Davis County residents were driving to Salt Lake City and Weber County to shop at these retailers — spending that could be captured locally with the right location and the right tenants.

The 316,000 sq ft open-air format is significant. Unlike enclosed malls, which are struggling nationally, open-air retail centers with strong anchor tenants have proven remarkably resilient. The format — wide pedestrian promenades, outdoor dining patios, a central plaza — creates an environment that people want to spend time in, not just shop in. SimonCRE's portfolio includes multiple open-air centers that have maintained 95%+ occupancy for a decade or more, and Farmington Crossings is designed to the same standard.

The economic impact numbers are staggering in the context of a city Farmington's size. Four hundred to six hundred permanent jobs. Four million dollars in annual sales tax revenue. Eighty-five million dollars of private investment that requires no public subsidy. For a city that has historically relied on residential property taxes as its primary revenue source, the sales tax windfall from Farmington Crossings will fund parks, roads, and public safety improvements for a generation.

For property owners in the surrounding area, the calculus is straightforward: every retail center of this scale creates a halo effect on nearby property values. The traffic — 15,000–20,000 shoppers per week at full operation — creates demand for restaurants, services, and housing within the trade area. The jobs create a permanent residential demand base. And the sales tax revenue funds the public improvements that make the surrounding neighborhoods more desirable. Farmington Crossings is not just a shopping center; it is a catalyst for the next chapter of Farmington's growth story.

What This Means for Your Investment

Farmington Crossings is the most significant retail event in Davis County in a decade. Academy Sports and Burlington are both category-dominant anchors that drive massive traffic — we're talking 15,000–20,000 shoppers per week once fully operational. Every restaurant, service retailer, and property owner within a mile of this center will benefit. The I-15 visibility alone makes this a regional draw. I've been watching this deal come together for 18 months, and the economics are compelling: $85M+ of private investment, 400–600 jobs, and $4M+ in annual sales tax. This is the project that cements Farmington's position as the premier retail destination in north Davis County.

Large-format retail centers with category-dominant anchors create measurable property value increases in surrounding areas. Research on comparable Academy Sports and Burlington-anchored centers in the Mountain West shows residential property appreciation of 6–12% within a one-mile radius in the three years following opening. Commercial properties within the trade area — particularly restaurant and service retail pads — see the most significant value increases, as the anchor traffic creates a bankable customer base for adjacent businesses.

Farmington Crossings will transform the commercial character of west Farmington. The 15,000–20,000 weekly shoppers will create traffic that benefits every business in the surrounding area. The 400–600 permanent jobs will bring a new workforce to the corridor. And the $4M+ in annual sales tax revenue will fund public improvements — parks, roads, infrastructure — that enhance the quality of life for all Farmington residents. The center will also establish Farmington as the premier retail destination in north Davis County, attracting regional shoppers who previously drove to Layton or Salt Lake City.

SimonCRE is one of the most active commercial developers in the Mountain West, with a track record of delivering large-format open-air retail centers in high-growth suburban markets. Founded by Josh Simon in 2010, the Phoenix-based firm has completed over $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions across 35+ states. Their specialty is identifying underserved retail markets — communities with strong demographics but insufficient retail supply — and delivering the anchor tenants that capture spending that is currently leaving the market. Farmington fits that profile precisely.

📍 West Farmington, UT (I-15 Corridor)

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