New commercial and residential district to bring jobs, growth, and entertainment near UTRGV Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium
Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) and Los Lagos Development will celebrate the groundbreaking of Plaza Guerlain, a mixed-use development featuring retail, dining, multifamily housing, and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure near UTRGV’s Vackar Stadium. The ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at 2200 S. Raul Longoria Rd., Edinburg.
The project represents a significant step toward Edinburg’s vision for a thriving entertainment district, with an estimated 180 jobs expected to be created through this transformative investment.
Plaza Guerlain includes two commercial plazas totaling approximately 29,673 square feet, forming part of a larger $22.6 million commercial development. The project also incorporates multifamily housing and two EV charging stations, highlighting Edinburg’s ongoing commitment to sustainable, forward-looking growth.
“This groundbreaking reflects Edinburg’s ongoing growth and the confidence that visionary developers like Los Lagos have in our community,” said Aaron Rivera, Edinburg EDC Board President. “Projects like Plaza Guerlain demonstrate how public–private partnerships drive meaningful economic development, creating jobs, expanding our tax base, and enhancing quality of life for everyone who calls Edinburg home.”
Strategically located near UTRGV’s Vackar Stadium, Plaza Guerlain is designed to serve as the centerpiece of a new entertainment district—a vibrant destination where residents, students, and visitors can live, work, and gather.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Edinburg EDC on a project that represents both progress and purpose. Plaza Guerlain will bring new energy and opportunity to this area, combining retail, dining, housing, and recreation to create a destination that serves the entire community,” Eduardo Lopez, President and CEO of Los Lagos Development. “We appreciate the EDC’s support and their shared commitment to making Edinburg an exceptional place to invest and grow.”
