Overview
Laurel South is a southeast Edmonton master-planned community located south of Whitemud Drive and east of 34 Street. Its commercial designation provides neighbourhood-scale retail and service space for the fast-growing residential population in the Laurel and surrounding southeast communities.
Commercial nodes in Laurel South are designed around the community's main collector roads, with zoning that accommodates a range of formats from drive-through QSR to multi-tenant professional office. Anthony Henday Drive's nearby interchange connects tenants to southeast and south Edmonton logistics networks.
Key Commercial Corridors
34 Street SE and Whitemud Drive define Laurel South's primary commercial exposure. High traffic volumes on Whitemud Drive feed community-serving retail nodes along the south side of the corridor.
Internal collector roads within the Laurel community connect residential blocks to commercial nodes at key intersections, creating neighbourhood-format retail environments that capture pedestrian and local vehicle trips.
Office Space
Medical and professional office suites above ground-floor retail serve the growing southeast Edmonton resident base, with interest from healthcare, dental, and financial services tenants.
Retail & Mixed-Use
Daily-needs retail anchors including pharmacy, convenience grocery, and specialty food tenants are targeted for Laurel South's commercial pads. QSR drive-throughs perform well at intersections with arterial road exposure.
Industrial & Flex
Light-industrial and service-commercial space is accessible via the Anthony Henday and 34 Street south corridor, where flex-bay products accommodate trades, distribution, and small-batch manufacturing.
Investment & Land
Development land at designated commercial nodes within Laurel South offers a rare opportunity to deliver institutional-grade retail in an underserved southeast Edmonton catchment.
Investment Drivers
Laurel South benefits from one of Edmonton's strongest southeast residential growth corridors. The community's younger, family-oriented demographic generates consistent demand for daily-needs retail, health services, and convenience formats.
Proximity to Anthony Henday Drive enhances distribution and logistics appeal for service-commercial tenants. Limited existing commercial GLA within the Laurel trade area means new supply faces low immediate competition and fast lease-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What commercial property types are available in Laurel South?
Laurel South commercial nodes accommodate neighbourhood retail bays, QSR pad sites, medical-office suites, service-commercial space, and development land in the designated commercial precinct.
What are current lease rates in Laurel South?
Retail leases in Laurel South range from $24-36/SF NNN. Office suites are available from $20-26/SF. Industrial and service-commercial flex space runs $12-15/SF in adjacent corridors.
How does Laurel South compare to other Edmonton submarkets?
Laurel South is newer and less built-out than established southeast nodes like Mill Woods Town Centre, but offers lower rents and faster population growth. It is well-suited for tenants seeking a growing catchment with manageable competition.
Is Laurel South suitable for retail investment?
Laurel South is a compelling retail investment with limited existing competition, strong household formation, and a planned commercial node that will anchor the community's daily-needs retail ecosystem for decades.
What industrial space is available near Laurel South?
Industrial flex is available along 34 Street south and within the Anthony Henday industrial corridor, offering units from 2,000 to 25,000 SF with grade-level loading and direct Henday access.
How do I find a commercial broker for Laurel South?
Canada's Home Commercial's southeast Edmonton team covers Laurel, Tamarack, and the broader Whitemud southeast corridor. Contact us to review current listings and investment opportunities in Laurel South.