35 years taught us
how to win through
every cycle.
Retail never stands still, and neither do we. For 35 years, DLC has stayed committed to open-air retail through every cycle. Built to adapt. Built to execute. Built for what’s next.
What built DLC still
drives us today.
Thirty-five years is a long time for any company, especially in retail real estate. DLC has navigated changing consumer behavior, financial crises, e-commerce disruption, and a global pandemic while continuing to evolve, grow, and invest in open-air retail. Through every chapter, one thing remained consistent: we stayed close to the business, close to our properties, and close to the people who drive performance every day.
Voices of DLC.
The people behind the platform.
9 Years Certified Great Place to Work
85% of our team members proudly rate DLC as a great place to work—outperforming the national average by over 28%. We drive execution through a collaborative, people-first culture that fosters long-term growth and success.
Explore Open Roles →From Foundation to Platform.
Not just a static history, but a structural evolution — from our first suburban acquisitions to a national, multi-disciplinary real estate engine.
More than ownership.
A platform built to operate.
Over 35 years,
DLC expanded thoughtfully, building an integrated platform designed to move quickly, solve problems internally, and create long-term value across every stage of the retail lifecycle.
DLC believed in open-air retail before the market fully understood its durability.
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Owner-Operator Platform
Owned. Operated. Outperforming.
The core management core. Vertically integrated acquisition, institutional leasing, proactive management, and property development across major open-air retail spaces.
- 80+ properties nationwide
- National anchor leasing (Walmart, Target, Costco)
- $429M DRA portfolio acquisition (Dec 2025)
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Built to Open. Anywhere.
General contracting built for retail speed.
Eliminating the costly delays between lease signature and store opening. Dedicated in-house general contracting and construction team delivering spaces on or ahead of schedule.
- Direct coordination with leasing and acquisition pipelines
- Specialty in complex open-air retail re-tenanting
- Drastically reduced time-to-open for anchors
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Designed to Move Faster.
Architecture aligned with deal velocity.
Architectural planning and permitting integrated directly into our leasing cycle. High-speed drawing sets, structural reviews, and municipal permit filings keeping plans moving.
- Integrated design-to-permit workflow
- Strict alignment with national retailer specs
- Zero reliance on third-party architect lag
Why retail. Why now.
Suburban retail fundamentals have shifted permanently. Physical occupancy is constrained, construction costs have limited new supply, and necessity-driven open-air spaces are in record demand.
A few throwbacks to
remember who we are.
35 Years. One Platform.
The sheer scale of what we operate, coordinate, and execute across the nation.
Ready to move?
Whether you are a retailer, investor, partner, or future teammate, DLC was built to move with the market and help shape where it goes next.
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