Urbano Group to start €100 million retail investment near Cluj-Napoca

Business Forum

18 June, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Urbano Group has secured construction permits for the first phase of a commercial park in Transylvania, backed by an investment exceeding €100 million.

The first phase of construction will start soon, with the official opening anticipated in Q1 2026.

The permits specifically cover the commercial gallery and essential urbanization elements, including access roads, internal roadways, and utility networks.

Developed on a 25-hectare plot in Florești, within the Cluj Metropolitan Area, the first phase of the Urbano Shopping & Living project will comprise 45,000 sqm of retail and service spaces.

This will include over 30 retailers, featuring a multi-brand commercial gallery (14,900 sqm) as well as various retail formats.

The project is aiming for BREEAM certification with a focus on green solutions, including energy efficiency, renewable energy production, and ecological mobility.

Nhood Romania has been selected as the exclusive leasing agent for the commercial park.

The group's portfolio spans the logistics-industrial, residential, and commercial sectors in the Cluj-Napoca region.

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