--- title: Regency Centers Announces Ground-Up Shopping Center Development in Bay Area description: Regency Centers has announced the commencement of Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields, a new Safeway-anchored ground-up development in Oakley, CA. image: https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/Featured%20Announcement%20%281250%20%C3%97%20729%20px%29%20%283%29-Aug-27-2024-06-43-38-5429-PM.png --- - [Home](https://www.regencycenters.com/) - [Properties](https://connect.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://connect.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://connect.regencycenters.com/contact) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Blog](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog) - [Corporate Responsibility](https://www.regencycenters.com/corporate-responsibility) - [Leadership](https://www.regencycenters.com/leadership) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://www.regencycenters.com/) [![Search](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-search.svg) Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) ![Menu](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-menu.svg) Menu - [Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://www.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) Search - [Inside Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/inside-regency) - [News Releases](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/news-releases) - [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) # Regency Centers Announces Ground-Up Shopping Center Development in Bay Area [Regency Centers](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/regency-centers) [News Releases](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/news-releases) August 27, 2024 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Regency Centers has announced the commencement of Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields (“Oakley Shops”), a new [Safeway](http://www.safeway.com)-anchored ground-up development in Oakley, CA. Oakley Shops will include approximately 79,000-square-feet of retail and marks Regency’s first development in the Northern California submarket. This new development will be situated at the signalized arterial intersection of Laurel Road and O’Hara Avenue and will address a void of limited high-quality retail and grocer destinations in the trade area. > ![Headshot of John Mehigan](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/John-Mehigan_500x500-2.jpg?width=211&height=211&name=John-Mehigan_500x500-2.jpg)Oakley Shops is not only a testament to our ability to find deals in the market, but also the strength of our anchor relationships,” said [John Mehigan, Senior Vice President of Investments, Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/employee/1734/John-Mehigan). “Best-in-class operators know that we can make projects happen, and that our focus on long-term ownership will deliver a quality property in a prime location that will be maintained and enhanced for as long as we own it. ![Aerial image of Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields shopping plaza](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/oakley-shop-aerial.jpg?width=774&height=436&name=oakley-shop-aerial.jpg) > ![Headshot of Craig Ramey](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Headshots/RameyCraig.jpg?width=208&height=208&name=RameyCraig.jpg)Regency has a unique ability to find opportunity and untapped value, regardless of headwinds or hurdles,” said Craig Ramey, Development Partner, Regency Centers. “Our reputation only continues to grow through each success, as well as the consideration and care that we take with our partners. Safeway will occupy approximately 56,000 square feet at Oakley Shops, with an additional 23,000-square feet of quality retail, restaurant, and everyday needs. Upcoming merchants are currently in various stages of lease negotiation and discussion, with more announcements anticipated soon. For more information on Oakley Shops, including leasing opportunities, contact Michelle Rooney at [MichelleRooney@regencycenters.com](mailto:MichelleRooney@regencycenters.com). ##### Connect With Us [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.regencycenters.com/connect-with-us/)  > [Explore Our Markets](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties/our-markets)  > [Find a Space For Your Place](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties)  > ##### Related Stories [Feb 05 Regency Centers Announces Lone Tree Village Development in Colorado](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-announces-lone-tree-village-a-king-soopers-anchored-retail-destination-serving-the-ridgegate-community) [Nov 19 Northeast Momentum: Regency Delivers New Retail Destinations](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/driving-northeast-development-regency-delivers-community-focused-retail) [Sep 24 Regency Centers Unveils Ellis Village Center in Northern California](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-unveils-ellis-village-center-in-northern-california) [Jul 24 Regency Centers Completes $357M Portfolio Acquisition in Southern California](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-acquisition-southern-california) [Apr 01 Jagalchi Korean Market Debuts at Regency's Serramonte Center in Daly City, CA](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/jagalchi-regencys-serramonte-center) [Nov 15 New Grocers Expand in Regency’s Portfolio With Two Southern California Openings in 30 Days](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/new-grocers-expand-regencys-portfolio-with-two-southern-california-openings-in-30-days) [Nov 19 Northeast Momentum: Regency Delivers New Retail Destinations](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/driving-northeast-development-regency-delivers-community-focused-retail) [Mar 31 Regency Announces 'Glenwood Green' Ground-Up Development in New Jersey](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/glenwood-green-commerical-development) [May 14 Regency Centers Earns 18th Consecutive First Coast Healthiest Companies Award](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/18th-first-coast-healthiest-companies-award) [Feb 05 Regency Centers Announces Lone Tree Village Development in Colorado](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-announces-lone-tree-village-a-king-soopers-anchored-retail-destination-serving-the-ridgegate-community) [Jan 29 Regency Centers Acquires Mount Sinai Shopping Center in Long Island](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/mount-sinai-shopping-center-in-long-island) [Feb 05 Regency Centers Announces Lone Tree Village Development in Colorado](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-announces-lone-tree-village-a-king-soopers-anchored-retail-destination-serving-the-ridgegate-community) [Sep 24 Regency Centers Unveils Ellis Village Center in Northern California](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-unveils-ellis-village-center-in-northern-california) [Jul 24 Regency Centers Completes $357M Portfolio Acquisition in Southern California](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-acquisition-southern-california) [Apr 01 Jagalchi Korean Market Debuts at Regency's Serramonte Center in Daly City, CA](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/jagalchi-regencys-serramonte-center) Subscribe [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/) - 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