Commercial Market Overview
Greens East refers to the commercial development in the eastern portion of the Greens on Gardiner master-planned community in southwest Regina, near Diefenbaker Drive. The Greens on Gardiner is one of Regina's most active current residential development areas, and its commercial nodes are growing rapidly to serve the community's expanding population. The commercial development follows a master plan that designates commercial sites at major intersections and arterial road locations within the planned community.
Commercial development in the Greens East area features newer buildings — predominantly 2010s and 2020s vintage — with modern specifications and designs consistent with the community's newer residential character. Tenant demand comes from the growing Greens residential community and the broader southwest Regina area, with medical, dental, childcare, food service, and personal service commercial in consistent demand from the family-oriented demographic. The community's above-average incomes and newer residential stock support commercial performance above the Regina suburban average.
Key Commercial Areas
Commercial activity follows the master plan with designated commercial sites at arterial intersections throughout the community.
- Diefenbaker Drive commercial nodes — primary Greens East commercial
- Gardiner Park Drive commercial — strip plaza development
- Ring Road SW approach — highway commercial interface
- New phase commercial pad sites — ongoing development
Investment Highlights
Greens East commercial investment is a quality growth-oriented play on southwest Regina's residential expansion with newer building stock and above-average community demographics. The Greens on Gardiner's master-planned structure ensures optimal commercial placement relative to residential density, supporting stronger commercial performance than unplanned suburban commercial. Cap rates of 5.75–6.5% reflect both the income quality and the growth premium of one of Regina's best-performing residential communities.
