City Center Mall
Posted on July 31, 2007 in the category
In 1989, when the City Center Mall opened, it was considered the crown jewel of downtown Columbus. Today it was announced that the city is suing the owners, Simon Property Group, for failing to pay their July rent. This mall has less than 50 percent occupancy. All the big stores have left for greener pastures.
I fear that this could spell the end for the mall. Optimistic city officials are talking about rejuvenating it, but I am not sure it is not beyond help. It has been losing tenants for quite a while.
I can remember going their at Christmas. It was a tradition. At the time, the mall had one of the best Christmas displays in the city. I hope they do give it a new life, but realistically, I don’t see it happening.
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The rejuvenation the city is talking about is probably not going to keep the City Center intact in it’s current form. There’s been a lot of talk about mixed-use redevelopment, which makes sense because the traditional mall design is a dead form.
I’m picturing something more along the lines of Easton.
This is going to be AWESOME for downtown Columbus.
I also believe that they will do something more progressive. With all the new lofts downtown, it only makes sense. Easton is a great idea. I was there the other day and it is really neat place to be on a warm evening. All the restaurant patios were packed with people and the stores all had their doors open.