“RALEIGH/DURHAM, N.C. – MOSAIC, a 44-acre, $180 million entertainment and lifestyle destination in Pittsboro, N.C., announces six new tenants for the commercial gateway to Chatham Park, an 8,500-acre live-work-play-learn community currently under development in Chatham County. Neighboring grocery-anchored shopping center Northwood Landing also announces two new tenants.

“We are committed to curating the right tenant mix to serve our community,” says MOSAIC Developer Kirk Bradley. “We are providing a high-quality retail and amenity-rich environment to ensure the viability of local business owners and regional brands alike.”

MOSAIC is located at Highway 501 and Russet Run Road near U.S. Highway 64 in Pittsboro, N.C. The new tenants include:

• a Tavolo: The newest venture from the husband-and-wife team behind Pittsboro’s The Sycamore and 39 West Catering, this Italian restaurant will specialize in fresh pastas, pizzas, and entrees in an elevated-casual atmosphere with a full bar. Slated to open August 2026, the 2,960-square-foot restaurant will seat 100 – 120 diners in both indoor and patio seating that faces The Works Yard in the heart of MOSAIC.
• First Horizon Bank: This Memphis, Tennessee-based regional bank, with a strong presence in the Triangle, has acquired a 0.85-acre lot at 99 Russet Run for $2.65 million. The freestanding, 3,150-square-foot building is a second Pittsboro location for this full-service financial institution.
• Flying Biscuit: The iconic Atlanta-based breakfast and lunch destination will occupy nearly 3,000 square feet in a new building slated for a June 2026 construction start. The restaurant will open in Q3 2027. First established in 1993, Flying Biscuit now has 34 locations throughout the Southeast. Besides its eponymous biscuits, the restaurant is known for its grits, benedicts, and other all-day breakfast specialties.
• New View Eye Care: This vision and eye care specialist is relocating to a 2,500-square-foot storefront in the same building as Flying Biscuit, set to be complete March 2027. Led by Dr. Mark Wesoloski II, a North Carolina native who recently relocated to Pittsboro, the practice offers comprehensive eye exams, medical eye care, and optical services.
• Pecan Jacks: The first Pecan Jacks location in North Carolina, the 1,390-square-foot storefront will offer its famous homemade ice cream, Southern pralines and brittles, house-made candies, and alcohol-infused dessert and candy options. Located in the same building as Verizon, the beloved brand has seven locations mainly in the Southeast, and seven more in the pipeline. Pecan Jacks is scheduled to open late summer.
• Verizon: The national cellular service provider will occupy a 1,500-square-foot endcap space in a building off Highway 501, near Refuel convenience store and fueling stations. Expecting to open Q4 2026, the store will be inline with Jersey Mike’s, Pecan Jacks, Harris & Company Insurance, and People’s Coffee.

Two new businesses have recently opened at Northwood Landing, a development across Highway 501 from MOSAIC, anchored by Lowes Foods and Medley, a 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartment community. Chase Bank opened in late December 2025 as part of the company’s nationwide expansion plan that included growing its Triangle presence to more than 20 branches. Northwood Landing also welcomed Wells Family Dental Group, a practice offering general dentistry, a variety of procedures, dentures, orthodontic care, and cosmetic dentistry in a state-of-the-art, 3,000-square-foot space. The practice opened its doors in May. These new businesses join Dunkin’, O.M.Tea, Zaxby’s, Haw River Animal Hospital, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Great Clips, Hubie’s Express Car Wash, NailShiny, FirstHealth of the Carolinas, and ABC Commission.

Construction and predevelopment work at MOSAIC continues with commercial and residential buildings. Currently, eight of the 17 buildings planned for MOSAIC are complete, one is currently under construction and nine are in pre-construction phase. The project is expected to be fully complete by 2030. In 2025, the Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons welcomed over 24,000 guests to more than 55 events including live music, movies, fitness classes, and markets.

According to NC State University’s Center for Geospatial Analytics report, Chatham County is poised for significant growth, and the population could nearly double from 82,000 to 158,000, over the next 10 years. Pittsboro’s population grew 11.3% between 2020 and 2025. The trade area features an average household income of nearly $140,000. Located within the Raleigh-Durham metro area, MOSAIC is near Tier 1 research universities University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC State University and Duke University, as well as UNC Healthcare and Duke Health facilities; Research Triangle Park; and popular recreational areas such as B. Everett Jordan Lake and the Haw River.

Upon completion, Chatham Park is expected to comprise approximately 22,000 homes, with 22 million sq. ft. of office, research, retail, educational, and community space available to its 60,000+ residents.

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ABOUT MOSAIC
MOSAIC at Chatham Park is a 44-acre, mixed-used development serving as the commercial gateway to Chatham Park, an 8-500-acre live-work-play-learn community located in Pittsboro, NC near the Raleigh-Durham metro area. Once complete, this $180 million entertainment and lifestyle destination will offer 200,000+ sq. ft. of local and regional shops, restaurants and services; 125,000 sq. ft of office; a 121-key Hampton Inn & Suites; 405 apartment homes including the 165-unit The Guild; 45 luxury condominiums at Tessera at MOSAIC; 79°West Innovation Hub; and Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons event lawn and stage. Learn more at https://www.mosaicatchathampark.com/.”

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“Pittsboro, NC – Storyliving by Disney has revealed new details in a press release about the Second Star Club for residents of Asteria, a new home community inspired by the natural beauty and spirit of North Carolina’s Piedmont region. Envisioned as the social heart of the community, the Second Star Club will bring neighbors together through shared spaces, hands‑on learning and everyday moments of discovery — an idea that guides Asteria’s vision as a place where curiosity, connection and exploration are part of daily life. Currently underway in Pittsboro with DMB Development, Asteria is anticipated to begin home sales in fall 2027 and is expected to welcome residents in fall 2028. “

To read more, visit Chatham Journal Newspaper.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2023) – Storyliving by Disney announces plans for Asteria, a new residential community located near Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Inspired by the spirit of discovery, the Asteria community is being designed to encourage exploration of the region’s natural beauty and spark life-long learning. The Asteria community is in the beginning stages of planning with Walt Disney Imagineering and DMB Development. Homes in the community will be built by select homebuilders with sales anticipated to begin by 2027.

“The announcement of the Asteria community builds upon strong initial interest for our first Storyliving by Disney community in California and will expand Disney-branded communities to the East Coast,” said Claire Bilby, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Signature Experiences Emerging Businesses.

The community will come to life on 1,500 acres in the heart of North Carolina’s picturesque Chatham County. Ideally situated in the town of Pittsboro, residents will have access to metropolitan amenities with the charm of a small town. Plans call for more than 4,000 residential units including single-family and multi-family homes, with some home sites specifically designated for 55+ adults. The Asteria community will be part of the larger, award-winning Chatham Park master-planned community by Preston Development Company, co-founded by Julian “Bubba” Rawl and Tim Smith.

“For nearly 15 years, Chatham Park has set the standard for innovative growth and thoughtful planning. We feel an extraordinary sense of responsibility to our residents and the broader community with this project and we’re incredibly fortunate to work with Disney, DMB Development and homebuilders to create something truly special,” said Rawl.

The Asteria community will offer future residents a unique lifestyle thanks to distinctive Disney placemaking. A range of home styles will line quaint streets leading to a mix of community amenities designed to showcase the area’s surrounding natural beauty. Aligning with Chatham Park’s commitment to open green space and to encourage exploration, the community will feature acres of neighborhood parks and miles of beautiful walking and biking trails where residents can connect with the outdoors.

Asteria community homeowners will become part of a club with amenities planned to include a wellness and recreation center, restaurant, sport courts, swimming pools, community garden and plenty of outdoor space for lawn games, events and fire pits. The club will feature enrichment programming only Disney can deliver. Some of the experiences under consideration include storytelling dinners inspired by Disney tales, lessons with Disney artists and family fun days with Disney-themed activities.

“We’re looking forward to collaborating with Disney to bring another Storyliving by Disney community to life,” said DMB Development CEO Brent Herrington. “Just as the desert setting inspired our teams with the Cotino community, North Carolina’s rich landscape and history is at the heart of our initial planning work with Walt Disney Imagineering. We’ve got a lot of great ideas to showcase the beauty of this area.”

The team at Walt Disney Imagineering has spent significant time researching, visiting and immersing themselves in the region to develop the Asteria community’s unique theme. Influenced by the nearby universities in the famed Research Triangle, the community is envisioned as a campus of discovery – a place for exploring and learning.

“We had an incredible time developing the creative brand and story for Asteria, the new Storyliving by Disney community,” said Shawn Montague, site portfolio executive, Walt Disney Imagineering. “We chose the community’s name to pay homage to the native North Carolina aster flower. The flower is also a namesake of the Greek goddess Asteria whose tears of stardust fell to the Earth and sprouted the first aster flowers. We thought it was a beautiful way to honor North Carolina’s natural beauty from the Earth to the sky, in our campus of discovery.”

The Asteria community is the second announced Storyliving by Disney community in the U.S. following the Cotino community, which is currently under development in Rancho Mirage, California. Pre-sales appointments for homebuying in the Cotino community are now underway. Additional Storyliving by Disney locations are under exploration.

Vibrant Storyliving by Disney new-home communities will be infused with the company’s special brand of magic. Each community is thoughtfully designed with creative guidance from Disney Imagineers who take inspiration from the region’s history, community and landscape to create a one-of-a-kind place that inspires residents to write their next chapter. The legendary Disney placemaking and attention to detail within each community are complemented by renowned guest service delivered by Disney cast members.

Asteria, a Storyliving by Disney community, is in the very early stages of planning. Additional information including details on future homes in the community will be released as they become available. Those interested in more information or in joining the community’s email list can visit www.storylivingbydisney.com/asteria.

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The 43-acre parcel, located just south of the US 64 Bypass and the Chatham Park Way transportation corridors, can accommodate up to 700,000 square feet of medical care facilities. The parcel will complement existing UNC Health facilities in Chatham Park and the UNC Health Chatham Hospital in Siler City.

“We’ve built a substantial presence at Chatham Park and are delighted to be a part of the growing Chatham Park community as we take this opportunity to expand much-needed medical care for that region,” said Janet Hadar, President, UNC Hospitals. “This acquisition reaffirms our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible care to the residents of Chatham County and beyond. Hadar’s remarks were echoed by Chatham Hospital President Jeff Strickler who noted, “We believe that our presence within Chatham Park not only elevates the standard of healthcare in the region, but also contributes positively to the overall wellness and vitality of the community.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with UNC Health,” said Julian “Bubba” Rawl, of Preston Development, master developers of Chatham Park. “This partnership reflects our shared vision of creating a vibrant, inclusive community that prioritizes the well-being of its residents. UNC Health’s expanded presence will undoubtedly enhance the quality of life for everyone who calls Chatham Park home as well as the many people who are moving to our area.”

“Our regional, mega manufacturing sites will bring thousands of families, jobs and economic activity to this area of Chatham County, and we want Chatham Park to be the top choice for families to relocate and plant roots,” continued Tim Smith, of Preston Development. “Adding additional healthcare to our learning, employment and retail opportunities is another step towards building Chatham Park into the multi-faceted, iconic community we envisioned.”
More than 1,000 residents currently call Chatham Park home. The age-targeted neighborhood, Encore by David Weekley, began selling in August 2023. Del Webb at Chatham Park is expected to begin selling in 2025 and plans are being finalized to start delivery of an additional 4,500 lots in Chatham Park’s North Village in 2024.

The growing healthcare infrastructure at Chatham Park is part of a wide array of services and amenities that will establish Chatham Park as a major residential and economic destination within the region. The community is already home to Pittsboro’s Knight Farm community park, a future Chatham County elementary school and over 200,000 square feet of office, retail and soon to open, a 121-room Hampton Inn. Site development is underway on a new Chatham Park YMCA. The future 34,000+ square-foot facility will include a variety of state-of-the-art features for the whole family. The facility is the first post-COVID designed YMCA in the region, optimized for healthy interaction both inside and out.

Following the recent Town of Pittsboro and Sanford utilities merger, Chatham Park is also positioned to have secure and stable water and wastewater utilities to further support growth in the area. The merger also paves the way for the Chatham Park Water Treatment Center, the award-winning facility that uses technology and biology to treat and replenish wastewater for the community, to increase capacity. “The groundwork is being placed for an exciting future,” states Rawl. “With future water and sewer utilities in place with The Town of Sanford, the region is poised for balanced growth. We are building new schools and new businesses are opening every day. It’s an exciting time for Pittsboro and Chatham Park.”

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