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FAQ: Boxes at Sublett Shipping Container Retail Center in Arlington, Texas
TL;DR
RDS Real Estate's Boxes at Sublett offers entrepreneurs affordable retail space using shipping containers, giving small businesses a cost advantage in Arlington's competitive market.
Boxes at Sublett uses repurposed shipping containers to create 30 small retail units, following a proven model from previous developments to provide affordable commercial space.
This project creates accessible retail opportunities for micro-businesses, supporting local entrepreneurship and making Arlington's economy more inclusive for small business owners.
Ron Sturgeon built his own 3-story home from shipping containers, complete with a temperature-controlled 9-car garage and pool, before applying the concept to commercial developments.
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Boxes at Sublett is a retail center built using approximately 30 shipping containers to create small, affordable retail spaces specifically designed for micro-businesses, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs who need a professional presence but face financial barriers to traditional retail space.
Ron Sturgeon, owner of RDS Real Estate, is the developer behind Boxes at Sublett. He is a long-time supporter of small businesses and has previous experience with shipping container projects including Box Office Warehouse Suites in Fort Worth and a personal container home built in 2022.
Boxes at Sublett will be located at 5100 W. Sublett Road in Arlington, Texas, right next to Sublett Center, a traditional retail center also owned and operated by RDS Real Estate.
The Grand Opening of Boxes at Sublett is scheduled for Summer 2026, following four years of delays and regulatory approvals required by the city of Arlington.
This project is significant because it provides extra-small retail spaces for micro-enterprises that are not available anywhere else in Tarrant County, addressing the 'real struggle' small business owners face when launching new endeavors due to affordability and space constraints.
The developer faced significant challenges including four years of delays, red tape, and what he describes as 'way beyond unreasonable' processes required by the city of Arlington, with restrictive codes and processes that create barriers for entrepreneurs without substantial resources.
Boxes at Sublett follows other shipping container projects by Ron Sturgeon including Box Office Warehouse Suites in Fort Worth (using over 120 containers) and Mouser Self-Storage in Alvarado, all designed to provide affordable space solutions using eco-friendly containers.
Boxes at Sublett is designed to appeal to micro stores, offices, hobbyists, 'mom and pop' businesses, and independent professionals who need small but professional retail or workspace at an affordable price point.
The Salon & Spa Galleria model, which anchors the adjacent Sublett Center, also supports small business owners by offering small but luxurious salon suites for rent by independent beauty and wellness professionals who want to serve clients professionally yet affordably.
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