35 years taught us how to win
through every cycle.
Less than 5% of founder-led companies make it to 35 years. We're proud to be one of them.
What began as an entrepreneurial vision has grown into one of the nation's leading owner-operators of open-air shopping centers. We are built on conviction, strengthened through every cycle, and always looking ahead.
Voices of DLC.
Every milestone in DLC's history has been shaped by the people behind it.
It's the passion, dedication, and belief in our business that continue to define who we are today.
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 →A few throwbacks to
remember who we are.
Ifshin Hall Dedication, UVM 2018
Adam G., DLC since '11
Jen O., DLC since '11
Carolyn W., DLC since '14
National Real Estate Investor 2008
Anya W., DLC since '17, circa 1998
Making deals at ICSC Vegas 2013
Westchester County Bus. Journal 2006
Chris R., DLC since '07, circa 2020
Lauren P. '14; Julia L. '15; Jen O. '11
Fairfield | Westchester Bus. Jrnl 2005
Bring Your Child to Work Day 2025
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.
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.
35 Years. One Platform.
The sheer scale of what we operate, coordinate, and execute across the nation.
What started with
open-air retail
became something bigger.
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.
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)
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
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
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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