The South Valley Submarket is the new frontier for retail construction. Historically overlooked based on demographic data showing low income jobs and inexpensive housing options, retail developers and tenants have changed their tune now knowing that residents have large amounts of disposable income and the South Valley is severely underserved for retail product (Albuquerque averages 45 sq ft per person, whereas this trade area only supplies 9). As a result, the submarket vacancy rate comes out to a staggering 1.3%. West Central Plaza is perfectly situated where the West Mesa and Downtown meet at one of Albuquerque’s few river crossings and is the beneficiary of a ART (Albuquerque Rapid Transit) bus stations for easy pedestrian access. The center sits right at the signalized intersection and features ample parking not only to the center, but a large parking field directly west of the available anchor space.