Urbano Group opens first phase of retail park near Cluj

Business Forum
Nhood Romania has supported the opening of Urbano Shopping & Living, developed by Urbano Group in Florești, Cluj County, with a €40 million investment in the first phase.

Nhood provided exclusive leasing mandate, integrated property management, and operational marketing services for the project. 

Developed across approximately 15,000 sqm, Urbano Shopping & Living introduces an integrated one-stop-shop concept combining retail, services, gastronomy, and experiences in an accessible format. The shopping centre features 37 stores and a dedicated drive-thru area spanning over 1,000 sqm.

"We are grateful for the trust that Urbano has placed in the Nhood team. Together, we succeeded in transforming the project's vision into a strong operational reality," stated Răzvan Ciobanu, Head of Property Management at Nhood.

Located on DN1 – Luna de Sus junction, the project is developed on a 25-hectare site and will generate more than 500 jobs at the metropolitan level. The development integrates solutions focused on mobility and sustainability, including green spaces, electric vehicle infrastructure, and connections to metropolitan public transport.

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