>A major retail and entertainment project could break ground as soon as next year, according to Elk Grove officials.

>Project Elevate, which will be located at the southeast corner of Elk Grove Boulevard and Big Horn Boulevard, is across the street from District56, the city’s community center.

>The new development will feature a four-story boutique hotel with at least 100 rooms; at least 100,000 square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment; at least 10,000 square feet of space on the second floor above retail; a village lawn; about 950 parking spaces; and potentially residential units. It is planned to host “extensive” events throughout the year.

>Leasing activity is underway and project applications are expected in the coming months, said Darrell Doan, Elk Grove’s economic development director.

>“We anticipate construction starting as soon as next year,” Doan said.

>Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen said that Elk Grove’s retail and dining scene is “strong” at the State of the City address last month and that progress was being made with Project Elevate.

>Doan said the developer, CenterCal Acquisitions, is responsible for all development costs. That includes “obtaining necessary entitlements, permits, and constructing the project,” according to the city’s website.

>The city and CenterCal Acquisitions entered a purchase and sale agreement in June 2025, where CenterCal Acquisitions agreed to purchase the property from the city for $4 million.

Elk Grove’s Project Elevate is making progress. When construction is expected