Site work for Lane Parke retail begins

The retail space at Lane Parke is set to open by summer 2016.

Hoar Construction started site work at the development this week. Construction of the building will begin in September, said Trippe Gray, project executive for Hoar Construction, and the majority of site work will be completed by March 2016. Landscaping will be wrapped up closer to the retail center’s opening next year.

A new road will be constructed to connect Montevallo Road to Lane Parke. The road will alleviate traffic and provide easier access to the hotel and shops, Gray said.

“Hoar Construction is excited to start work on the retail phase of this development,” Gray said. “The extensive planning, design and mix of tenants make this development a wonderful addition to Mountain Brook Village and the community.”

Hoar Construction also worked on the construction of Lane Parke Apartments.

The development will include eight tenants, including new restaurants and retailers CharBar No. 7, Kinnucan’s Specialty Outfitter, The Local Taco, Revelator Coffee and YEAH! Burger. A’Mano, M&S Interiors and Western Supermarket are also retailers opening new versions of existing Mountain Brook Stores.