Fall 2026 Development Update

If you have driven past a construction site recently and wondered what is going in, you are certainly not alone.

Earlier this year, we explored why Southern California’s growth is moving north. This fall, we are taking a closer look at the communities, employment centers and business investments behind that broader story. Another major Valencia village has advanced, new neighborhoods are selling along Highway 126, and manufacturing, distribution and technology projects are adding to the conversation in Kern County and the Antelope Valley.

For homeowners, buyers and landowners, these changes can feel both exciting and personal. A new neighborhood may offer the home you have been looking for. An employment center may bring work closer to home. A nearby project may also change your commute, your views or the character of the area around your property.

At 35 Oaks Property Group, we believe understanding those details is part of making an informed real estate decision. Here is our fall update on projects worth following across Santa Clarita, Castaic, the Antelope Valley, Bakersfield, the Highway 126 corridor and nearby Los Angeles communities.

Project information is current to October 10, 2026. Planned totals refer to eventual buildout, and completion dates and employment projections remain subject to change.

Princessa Crossroads Brings a New Proposal to Santa Clarita

One of Santa Clarita’s newest development discussions centers on Princessa Crossroads, a proposed 146-acre project east of Golden Valley Road, between Golden Valley High School and the Santa Clarita Sports Complex.

According to KHTS’s October 7 coverage, the proposal would allow up to 300 multifamily homes and up to 1.5 million square feet of business park and commercial space. The applicant estimates that the industrial and business park component could eventually support up to 3,000 jobs.

The project also connects to the future Via Princessa extension, which would link its current terminus near Sheldon Avenue with Golden Valley Road.

The Planning Commission received the presentation on October 6 without taking an approval vote. KHTS reported that the proposal is scheduled to return November 17 for further discussion, including the draft environmental impact report.

For nearby owners and buyers, the next stages of review will help clarify how the proposed buildings, road connections and uses would fit into the surrounding community.

Valencia and Castaic Continue to Evolve

The FivePoint Valencia area remains central to the west valley’s growth, but its individual villages are moving on different schedules.

Homestead South reached a significant milestone on September 22, when the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors denied an appeal of the 3,617-home development south of Highway 126 and west of Mission Village. The decision advances the project, with development and home delivery to follow in phases.

FivePoint also identifies Legacy Village, with more than 2,800 planned homes, and Entrada North, with approximately 1,150 homes and 300,000 square feet of commercial space, in its next-stage plans. Both remain part of the developer’s proposed plans, with delivery dependent on further review, approvals, infrastructure and construction.

Closer to Castaic and Hasley Canyon, Williams Ranch is an active new-home community with 497 detached homes planned at buildout. For buyers exploring this part of the valley, it adds another option alongside established neighborhoods, custom homes and acreage properties.

One local detail is easy to overlook: a Valencia mailing address does not automatically place a property within the City of Santa Clarita. The FivePoint expansion area involves Los Angeles County planning. Knowing which agency governs a particular parcel helps you find the right plans, records and answers.

Bouquet Canyon and Tesoro Bring More Immediate Changes

In Saugus, the Bouquet Canyon project combines up to 375 for-sale homes with road realignment and substantial flood-control improvements. The City reports that work is underway, including the closure between Plum Canyon Road and David Way that began in February 2026. The stated duration is approximately 11 months, subject to construction progress.

For anyone living, shopping or commuting through this area, the detour is already part of daily life. The planned road and drainage improvements are worth understanding alongside the temporary disruption.

At Tesoro Highlands, Lennar continues to market new homes, including age-qualified 55-plus collections. Its current offerings include homes under construction and move-in-ready inventory. Buyers can explore the community now and compare the available homes with other options in the valley.

When comparing either area with resale homes, look beyond the advertised base price. The complete cost of ownership, lot position, remaining nearby construction, and the timing of amenities deserve a close review.

Santa Clarita Is Adding Business Space Too

DrinkPAK’s expansion is one of the clearest examples of an existing employer continuing to invest locally. The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation reported its eighth local industrial facility in 2026, bringing its footprint to nearly 1.4 million square feet across eight buildings.

That expansion includes space at Santa Clarita Commerce Center, a newly completed four-building industrial campus on approximately 22 acres. This Springbrook Avenue campus is separate from the similarly named Valencia Commerce Center west of Interstate 5.

For Santa Clarita, this is a tangible example of an employer growing within the community. For nearby property owners, understanding how a building will operate—including production, deliveries and employee traffic—is useful context when following industrial development.

Highway 126 Adds New Neighborhoods From Piru to Santa Paula

Heading west on Highway 126, Piru, Fillmore and Santa Paula each offer a different setting and a growing selection of new-home opportunities. The shared highway connects them, but each community deserves a closer look on its own terms.

In Piru, Williams Homes is marketing the final collection at Finch Ranch and anticipates overall community completion in 2027. Buyers should confirm the construction schedule for the particular home they are considering.

In Fillmore, Creekside by Williams Homes brings a planned collection of 134 single-family homes, with sales underway. The builder identifies ADU options within the community’s offerings, making the specific floorplan and approved configuration worth examining for buyers seeking additional living flexibility.

Farther west, Harvest at Limoneira continues expanding Santa Paula’s new-home options. Limoneira’s September 2026 financial update reported that five new Phase 2 neighborhoods opened in February and home sales were underway. For buyers, the relevant update is that these neighborhoods have moved into active home sales.

Santa Paula also has a notable nonresidential project: Limoneira and Agromin formed a joint venture in April 2026 to develop a 70-acre commercial composting center on Limoneira property. Agriculture remains part of this corridor’s identity, and projects like this show how its business uses are evolving alongside housing. For a nearby property, the facility’s location, operations and truck access are details to review.

Bakersfield and Tejon Add Homes and Employment Space

Bakersfield’s residential development includes established master-planned areas continuing to add homes. Belcourt at Seven Oaks is one example, with new-home offerings alongside parks and connected paths. Nearby Belcourt Village adds a commercial component; Bolthouse Properties highlighted recent dining and service additions in its January 2026 update.

South of Bakersfield, Terra Vista at Tejon provides another type of housing: apartments near the Tejon Ranch Commerce Center. Tejon Ranch reported in August that leasing had surpassed 80 percent. That provides an early look at demand for rental housing close to the area’s employment and commercial uses.

The larger employment update is Nestlé’s June 10 opening of its Arvin distribution center. The company reported an investment exceeding $330 million in the 700,000-square-foot facility and said it aimed to bring more than 110 skilled jobs to the community.

Automation is an important part of this story. A facility’s footprint and its staffing needs can be very different measures, so company-reported employment estimates provide a more useful starting point than building size alone.

Tejon Ranch and Dedeaux Properties have another approximately 510,000-square-foot industrial building underway. Tejon’s August update confirmed construction had commenced and identified early 2027 as the expected completion window. Its eventual occupants and operating uses will help determine the local employment and transportation effects.

Hard Rock and Data Centers Expand the Regional Picture

Hard Rock Casino Tejon opened in November 2025 on Tejon Indian tribal land near Mettler. Its next phase calls for a 400-room hotel and a 2,800-seat entertainment venue. September 2026 reporting described an October groundbreaking planned for that expansion. The casino is already operating; the hotel and larger venue are planned additions.

West of Bakersfield, Beacon Data Centers and California Resources Corporation are pursuing the proposed Golden Valley Technology Hub in the Elk Hills area. Beacon identifies the project as a proposed 275-megawatt data center development. Despite the familiar name, this project is in Kern County and is separate from Santa Clarita’s Golden Valley area.

For property owners, a project of this scale raises practical questions about power supply, cooling, noise, infrastructure and long-term employment. Those details will be important as the proposal advances. Any effect on nearby property values will depend on the location and the project that ultimately gets built.

Palmdale and Lancaster Continue Building Their Employment Base

The Antelope Valley’s development picture includes housing, aerospace, manufacturing, and substantial industrial capacity.

Palmdale’s published housing-development inventory identifies Pacific Communities’ 492-lot development south of Avenue P-8, between 20th and 25th Streets West, as under construction. That figure covers the broader development, with current home availability varying by phase. In Lancaster, KB Home is marketing additional homesites at Sonora and a final phase at Primrose.

On the employment side, Palmdale’s industrial listings include the approximately 9.4-million-square-foot Antelope Valley Commerce Center and the roughly 3-million-square-foot Palmdale Logistics Center. Both represent substantial development and leasing capacity, with individual buildings and occupancy progressing on their own schedules. The City’s October 2026 business update reported more than 11.4 million square feet of approved industrial development overall.

Palmdale’s contribution to the 2026 regional economic report also highlights AS Aerospace’s facility groundbreaking in 2025, describing approximately 90,000 square feet of development and 150 anticipated new jobs. Delivery of the facility and actual hiring will be the next milestones to follow.

Lancaster’s Fox Field area has attracted Wally’s Distribution. NorthPoint announced the project’s groundbreaking in June 2025, and Lancaster’s Summer 2026 publication subsequently reported its opening. Lancaster also reports an approved North Lancaster Industrial Specific Plan allowing up to 38.5 million square feet across approximately 1,860 acres. The plan establishes capacity for development over time.

Battery manufacturing is another piece of the picture. An April 2026 California Energy Commission filing describes an approximately 58,900-square-foot expansion of RIDE Energy’s existing Lancaster facility, with a new battery module and pack assembly line. The expansion is documented in the state filing, with completion and the start of new production still to be confirmed.

Amazon and the Next Wave of Data Center Proposals

Amazon already has a regional operating presence. A February 2026 federal notice lists facilities in Santa Clarita at Needham Ranch, Palmdale on Technology Drive, and Bakersfield on Wilson Road. These locations are part of the existing distribution network. As additional warehouse space is developed, confirmed tenant announcements will help establish who is expanding and what kinds of operations are coming.

In Lancaster, the Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center was among the fairgrounds approached about Global Stack’s data-center concept, according to the San Francisco Chronicle’s July reporting. The reported discussions are preliminary and do not establish approval or a construction schedule for the Lancaster site.

For landowners and investors following these announcements, it helps to keep track of the stage each project has reached. A concept, an approval, a signed lease and an operating business each tell us something different about what may happen next.

Rams Village Brings a Major Proposal to Woodland Hills

In Woodland Hills, Rams Village at Warner Center illustrates a different form of growth: redevelopment within an established commercial district.

The proposed 52-acre project would combine the Rams’ permanent headquarters and training facilities with housing, retail, offices, a hotel, and entertainment venues. The team describes more than three million square feet of residential development within the concept. Its temporary Woodland Hills practice facility is already in use, while the permanent mixed-use village is a separate, longer-term undertaking.

For the surrounding West Valley, the proposal is worth following for its potential to add places to live, work and gather. Its connections to existing neighborhoods, traffic patterns and nearby businesses will help shape how residents experience that change.

Major Businesses Are Expanding and Relocating

Alongside new communities, we are watching where businesses choose to invest, expand or relocate.

Nestlé’s Arvin opening, DrinkPAK’s Santa Clarita expansion, and Wally’s Distribution in Lancaster represent investment in local operating space. RIDE Energy’s Lancaster project adds a planned manufacturing expansion to that list. Together, these projects show several ways businesses can add to an area’s employment base.

On the departure side, Public Storage announced in February 2026 that it would relocate its corporate headquarters from Glendale to Frisco, Texas, while maintaining a long-term Glendale presence.

When evaluating a business move, we look at the jobs affected, the space being retained or vacated, and any plans for a new occupant. That helps put the headline into context for the surrounding community.

What This Means for Your Property Decisions

New development can broaden housing choices and bring employment, shopping, and services closer to home. It can also introduce construction activity, competing new-home inventory, and changes to the surroundings that attracted you to a property in the first place.

For buyers, we recommend looking beyond the house itself:

Identify the governing city or county and review nearby development proposals.

Distinguish existing amenities from those planned for a future phase.

Compare the full ownership cost, including applicable assessments, HOA dues, insurance, and maintenance.

Visit at the times you expect to commute, and consider construction and freight routes.

For land and acreage, verify access, utilities, permitted uses, and nearby projects before assigning value to future possibilities.

For sellers, nearby development can be useful context when presenting a property. We focus on what is documented and relevant to buyers, while recognizing that future appreciation cannot be promised.

Our Perspective

At 35 Oaks Property Group, we believe thoughtful representation includes understanding the community around a property as carefully as the property itself.

From Hasley Canyon and Castaic to the Antelope Valley, Highway 126 and Kern County, these projects offer plenty to watch. Our role is to help you understand what is relevant to your property, ask the right questions and make decisions that fit your priorities and timeline.

If you are considering a new home, exploring acreage or preparing to sell, we would be happy to talk through the area with you. Sometimes, understanding what is happening down the road is just as helpful as understanding what is behind the front door.

Information is provided for general educational purposes. Project approvals, plans, availability, projected employment, and completion schedules may change. Independently verify details with the applicable agency, developer, and qualified professionals. This article does not guarantee development outcomes, investment performance, or future property values.