The Village at Hilliard Isle would bring approximately 130,000 square feet of restaurants, retail shops, neighborhood services and gathering spaces to one of Kissimmee’s growing residential corridors.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A major new shopping and dining destination is being planned along Simpson Road in Kissimmee, bringing the promise of new restaurants, retail stores, neighborhood services and outdoor gathering spaces to an area experiencing significant residential growth.
Known as The Village at Hilliard Isle, the proposed town center would feature approximately 130,000 square feet of commercial space as part of the larger Hilliard Isle master-planned development, which will eventually include thousands of new residences.
Developer Plaza Lakes has selected SRS Real Estate Partners, a national commercial real estate firm specializing in retail properties, to oversee leasing efforts for the new commercial destination.
According to development information released by the project team and reported by WFTV on Tuesday, November 10, the town center is envisioned as a walkable destination where residents and visitors can shop, dine, access everyday services and spend time together.
Plans include outdoor dining areas, pedestrian-friendly connections and a central gathering green featuring a live oak tree estimated to be more than 150 years old, creating a distinctive focal point for the new development.
The development team is seeking a variety of businesses, including grocery retailers, restaurants, coffee shops, fitness and wellness operators, specialty stores and neighborhood-service providers. Commercial opportunities would range from smaller storefronts to larger retail spaces and freestanding drive-through locations.
While specific businesses have not yet been announced, the project represents a significant opportunity to bring additional shopping and dining choices to residents along the Simpson Road corridor.
Part of a Much Larger Kissimmee Development
The Village at Hilliard Isle is part of a much larger residential development taking shape across approximately 900 acres in eastern Kissimmee.
Pulte Homes began construction on the residential portion of Hilliard Isle earlier this year, with plans for approximately 2,016 single-family homes and townhomes developed in multiple phases.
The broader development also includes plans for multifamily residences and recreational amenities, creating a community designed to combine residential neighborhoods with convenient access to shopping, dining and outdoor activities.
According to previously published development information, the residential community is expected to feature walking trails, community gathering areas, swimming pools and other amenities.
The commercial town center is intended to complement that growth while serving existing neighborhoods throughout the surrounding area.
Infrastructure Work Expected in 2028
The Village at Hilliard Isle remains in the planning and permitting stages, with infrastructure construction for the retail and multifamily portions currently anticipated to begin during the first quarter of 2028.
The first commercial development pads are expected to be delivered during the third quarter of 2028, according to the project’s announced timeline.
A new traffic signal is also planned at the development’s entrance along Simpson Road to help accommodate access to the growing community.
An official opening date for the town center has not been announced, and the development schedule remains subject to approvals and construction progress.
Another Sign of Growth Along Simpson Road
The proposed town center comes as the Simpson Road corridor continues to experience residential expansion and transportation improvements.
The larger Hilliard Isle project broke ground in February 2026, marking another significant step in Kissimmee’s continuing development.
For residents of Buenaventura Lakes and surrounding neighborhoods, The Village at Hilliard Isle could eventually provide additional opportunities to shop, dine and access services closer to home.
As residential construction progresses and commercial leasing efforts move forward, the project could become a significant new destination along one of eastern Kissimmee’s developing corridors.
Positively Osceola will continue following The Village at Hilliard Isle as additional development details, business announcements and construction timelines become available.
Nuevo centro comercial y gastronómico The Village at Hilliard Isle llegará a Simpson Road en Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, Florida. — Un nuevo centro comercial y gastronómico está siendo planificado a lo largo de Simpson Road en Kissimmee, con aproximadamente 130,000 pies cuadrados de restaurantes, tiendas, servicios y espacios de entretenimiento y convivencia comunitaria.
El proyecto, conocido como The Village at Hilliard Isle, forma parte de un desarrollo residencial de aproximadamente 900 acres que contempla la construcción de miles de nuevas viviendas en el este de Kissimmee.
La empresa desarrolladora Plaza Lakes ha seleccionado a SRS Real Estate Partners para dirigir los esfuerzos de arrendamiento de los espacios comerciales.
Según los planes anunciados, el centro contará con restaurantes con terrazas al aire libre, cafeterías, tiendas, servicios de bienestar y áreas peatonales. Uno de sus principales atractivos será un espacio verde central con un roble de más de 150 años.
El desarrollo residencial, a cargo de Pulte Homes, contempla aproximadamente 2,016 viviendas unifamiliares y casas adosadas, además de otras opciones residenciales y áreas recreativas.
¿Cuándo comenzará la construcción?
Se espera que los trabajos de infraestructura para las áreas comerciales comiencen durante el primer trimestre de 2028, mientras que los primeros terrenos comerciales preparados para construcción podrían estar disponibles durante el tercer trimestre de ese mismo año.
También se contempla la instalación de un nuevo semáforo sobre Simpson Road para facilitar el acceso al desarrollo.
Aunque todavía no se han anunciado restaurantes ni tiendas específicas, The Village at Hilliard Isle podría convertirse en un importante destino comercial para residentes de Buenaventura Lakes y comunidades cercanas, ofreciendo más opciones para comprar, comer y disfrutar sin tener que desplazarse largas distancias.
Positively Osceola continuará informando sobre este proyecto, incluyendo nuevos negocios, avances de construcción y fechas de apertura a medida que se anuncien.
