A project to expand retail space in Wahneta could have a major impact on the small community, which is home to many Latino families.

According to our partners at the Ledger, developers are planning to expand Plaza Mexico, a 15-acre plot of land that is currently home to a grocery and taco stand on Rifle Range Road.

The owners want to increase the size of the grocery, add retail outlets, and build apartments and other spaces for people who want to start their own businesses.

Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of the year. The first phase is expected to be finished by February 2016.