If you live in Lehi, work in Silicon Slopes, or are thinking about moving to Utah County, this is worth knowing about. Ground has officially broken on The Collective at Morning Vista — a 134,000 square foot retail and dining destination anchored by Whole Foods Market, located along the foothills of Lehi with Wasatch Mountain views.
This is the kind of project that signals where a community is headed.
What Is The Collective at Morning Vista?
Per the official groundbreaking announcement on May 6, 2026, The Collective at Morning Vista is a joint project from CenterCal Properties and Perry Commercial. CenterCal is nationally recognized for creating high-quality retail destinations. Perry Commercial brings deep Utah market roots and an established local reputation.
The project at a glance:
- 134,000 square feet of retail, dining, fitness, and lifestyle uses
- Anchored by Whole Foods Market
- Located in Lehi's Silicon Slopes corridor, roughly 25 miles south of Salt Lake City
- Mid-century modern architecture: clean lines, warm natural materials, strong geometric forms
- Central community park and outdoor gathering spaces
- Outdoor patios and indoor-outdoor activation areas
- Construction underway as of May 2026
Who's Moving In
Per REBusiness Online's coverage of the groundbreaking, confirmed tenants as of May 2026:
Whole Foods Market — The anchor. The first Whole Foods location in the Lehi area.
Bamboo Sushi — A Pacific Northwest-originated concept known for quality and sustainability-focused sourcing.
VIO Med Spa — A national med spa brand focused on aesthetic wellness services.
Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care — A modern veterinary concept offering both routine and urgent care for pets under one roof.
Additional tenant announcements are expected. Visit thecollectivelehi.com for updates.
Why This Is a Big Deal for Lehi and Silicon Slopes
The retail mix here is not accidental. Whole Foods, a med spa, upscale sushi, and premium pet care are deliberate choices made for a specific type of community — and the community they're targeting is exactly what Lehi has become.
According to CNBC's in-depth profile of Silicon Slopes, Lehi has become the commercial center of Utah's tech ecosystem — home to major campuses for Adobe, Oracle, and Microsoft, and the headquarters of Qualtrics and Domo. Adobe alone has approximately 2,000 employees at its Lehi campus, with capacity for 3,000. There are now over 1,000 technology companies within the broader Silicon Slopes ecosystem.
Utah's tech sector is growing at approximately 23% annually, and the state is projected to add over 50,000 new tech jobs by 2026. The Information sector pays 47.6% above Utah's average wage. Utah led national job growth as recently as Q3 2025.
That is a significant concentration of well-compensated professionals with high expectations for local amenities. Until now, Lehi has lacked the kind of daily-needs premium retail that residents coming from larger markets expect. The Collective is built to fill that gap.
As CenterCal CEO Jean Paul Wardy stated at the groundbreaking: "Lehi and the broader Silicon Slopes region continue to experience extraordinary growth driven by a strong technology economy and an expanding residential base. From day one, our ambition for this project has been to create something enduring — a place with a genuine architectural point of view, a highly curated tenant mix, and the kind of community-centered design that people feel connected to."
The Design
The Collective sits along the Lehi foothills with Wasatch Mountain views. Per the official announcement, the architectural identity draws from a mid-century modern vocabulary — clean lines, warm natural materials, and strong geometric forms. The central community park and outdoor gathering spaces are intentional design elements meant to make The Collective somewhere people come to spend time, not just run errands.
What This Means If You're Buying or Selling in Lehi
Premium retail follows premium demographics. CenterCal's decision to invest at this scale in this specific location is a direct signal of confidence in the community's long-term trajectory.
For buyers considering Lehi, The Collective adds to an already compelling case. Lehi anchors the strongest tech job market in Utah County, has some of the best schools in the region, and offers competitive pricing relative to Salt Lake County. As I covered in my June 2026 Lehi market report, Lehi had the fastest-moving single-family market in Utah County in May — 28-day median DOM with nearly half of all homes closing in under 30 days. Developments like The Collective help explain the sustained demand.
For sellers, infrastructure investment at this scale is a long-term positive signal for the residential market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Collective at Morning Vista in Lehi? A 134,000 square foot retail and dining destination being developed by CenterCal Properties and Perry Commercial, anchored by Whole Foods Market. Ground broke May 2026.
Where is The Collective at Morning Vista located? At the northeast corner of Morning Vista Boulevard and Timpanogos Highway in Lehi, along the foothills with Wasatch Mountain views.
Who are the confirmed tenants? Whole Foods Market, Bamboo Sushi, VIO Med Spa, and Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care. More to be announced. Check thecollectivelehi.com for updates.
When will it open? No opening date has been announced. Construction is underway as of May 2026. Visit thecollectivelehi.com for current timeline information.
Why is Whole Foods coming to Lehi? Lehi is the commercial heart of Silicon Slopes, with over 1,000 tech companies and major campuses for Adobe, Oracle, Microsoft, Qualtrics, and Domo. The concentration of well-compensated tech workers and a rapidly expanding residential base created the demand profile that premium retail targets.
Who is developing The Collective at Morning Vista? CenterCal Properties, a nationally recognized developer of high-quality retail destinations, in partnership with Perry Commercial, a Utah-based commercial real estate firm.
What does this mean for Lehi home values? Premium retail investment is generally a positive signal for surrounding residential values — it reflects developer confidence in the demographics and long-term spending power of the community. A current CMA gives you an accurate picture for your specific property.
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Sources: CenterCal Properties / PRNewswire — Official groundbreaking announcement, May 6, 2026; CenterCal Properties — Press release distributed via email, May 2026; REBusiness Online — Confirmed tenants VIO Med Spa and Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care, May 2026; Utah Business — Mountain West Commercial secures Whole Foods lease, March 2025; VMSD — New Retail Center Slated for Silicon Slopes, May 2026; CNBC — How Utah's Silicon Slopes tech sector is making a run at Silicon Valley, December 2024; PrincePerelson — Utah Tech Hiring Boom 2026: 23% annual growth, 50,000 new tech jobs projected; ProFocus Technology — Silicon Slopes Q3 2025: Utah led national job growth, 47.6% wage premium; The Collective at Morning Vista — Official website.
Written by Kat Ashby, Principal Broker and Realtor® at RootQuest Realty LLC in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Kat holds a Utah Division of Real Estate Principal Broker license (Credential #10382396-PB00) — a designation that requires demonstrated experience, additional coursework, and a separate licensing exam beyond the standard agent license. She has been actively selling in Utah County since 2020, with deep experience across Lehi, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and the broader Wasatch Front, specializing in buyer and seller representation, new construction, and corporate relocation through Altair Global. She is fluent in English and Portuguese, earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University, and lives in the community she sells in.