Nhood, an international real estate solutions operator supporting clients through an integrated services platform, has announced the official opening of URBANO Shopping & Living, a mixed-use development delivered by URBANO Group in Florești, Cluj County. The project’s first phase was completed following an investment of €40 million and marks a significant addition to the region’s retail and residential landscape.
Developed across a total area of 15,000 sqm, URBANO Shopping & Living introduces an integrated one-stop-shop concept to the community – a complete destination where retail, services, gastronomy, and quality experiences come together in an accessible format aligned with the current needs of consumers.
Nhood provides integrated property management services for the project, contributing to the shopping centre’s operational performance.
“We are grateful for the trust that URBANO has placed in the Nhood team. Together, we succeeded in transforming the project’s vision into a strong operational reality. Our objective is to ensure high-performing tenant relationship management and elevated operational standards, so that URBANO Shopping & Living remains a relevant destination for the Cluj community in the long term,” said Răzvan Ciobanu, Head of Property Management at Nhood.
The new shopping centre brings together 37 stores and a dedicated drive-thru area spanning more than 1,000 sqm, featuring four major international brands: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Popeyes, and Burger King. The retail mix includes brands such as LIDL, HalfPrice, Sportisimo, Jysk, Benvenuti, Smyk, Sinsay, Deichmann, Farmacia Alma, Fressnapf, CCC, Mesopotamia, TEDi, Bosch, Oval Sport, Stay Fit Gym, Peak Toys, Prime Beef-Băcănia, Artigiamo Coffee, Plăcintăria Stan și Bran, Las Vegas Casino și Banca Transilvania.
DIY retailer Hornbach and cash&carry hypermarket Selgros are in the early stages of construction and are scheduled to open to the public in the first half of 2027.
“We are pleased that the Nhood team contributed its expertise to the successful leasing of the URBANO Shopping & Living project, which will undoubtedly establish itself as an important landmark for the local community. Our expertise is reflected in attracting major national and international brands, alongside local brands appreciated by Cluj residents, all of which chose the project due to its commercial potential, coherent concept, and strategic positioning,” said Corina Toma, Leasing Manager at Nhood.
“URBANO Shopping & Living was designed as a modern, accessible destination connected to the real needs of the community in the Cluj metropolitan area. We are happy to officially open this project and offer the public a complete shopping experience, built together with strong partners and an involved team,” added Ciprian Comșulea, Executive Manager of Urbano Group.
