Primestor Development Breaks Ground on 374 Unit Mixed Use Project Next to Norwalk Civic Center

Key Points:

• Primestor Development has broken ground on The Walk, a 374-unit mixed-use project in Norwalk.
• The 13-acre development will include 94,000 square feet of retail and 56 affordable units.
• The project replaces surface parking and civic lawn space with seven-story housing and structured parking.

Primestor Development has officially broken ground on The Walk, a 13-acre mixed-use redevelopment flanking Norwalk City Hall at Norwalk Boulevard and Imperial Highway. City officials joined the developer at a February 7 ceremony to mark the start of construction. The project will transform underutilized civic center land and surface parking into a higher-density residential and retail hub.

Project Scope and Density

The Walk will deliver 374 residential units, including 56 affordable units. Housing will be located primarily in seven-story buildings on the eastern portion of the site. The development also includes 94,000 square feet of commercial space in an open-air retail setting fronting Norwalk Boulevard and Imperial Highway. A new parking garage will replace the existing surface parking. The project is designed by DLR Group and is expected to utilize modular construction, which could accelerate timelines and help manage construction costs.

Civic Land Repositioning

The development replaces much of the Norwalk Civic Center’s front lawn and surface parking lots. This type of public land repositioning has become more common across Southern California as cities seek to increase housing supply while activating underperforming civic parcels. Construction is projected to take approximately 24 months, according to environmental documents.

Investor Takeaway

For multifamily investors, this project reflects a continued push for density in suburban Los Angeles County locations near civic and transit infrastructure. Public-private partnerships on city-controlled land can offer developers lower basis opportunities compared to traditional land acquisitions. With 94,000 square feet of retail and a built-in civic adjacency, The Walk positions itself as a long-term neighborhood anchor rather than a standalone apartment project. The signal is clear. Even secondary LA County cities are leaning into mixed-use density plays that blend housing and retail in walkable formats.