Since its inception, the Redevelopment Agency has sought to improve present shopping facilities in the community as well as introduce new stores to the City. Listed below are some of the Agency’s most successful commercial projects.

• Flooring Liquidators, 2008 
• Rancho San Miguel, La Playa Center, 2007
• Courtyard by Marriott, 2007 
• Aaron's Rents & Sells, 2006 
• Costco, 1992
• Merced Auto Center, 1987
• Westgate Shopping Center, 1980s