Plans for a major transformation of University Mall are moving forward.
Those plans entail the demolition of the entire mall on Russell Boulevard — except for Trader Joe’s — to be replaced by a mixed-use development of 264 multi-family residential units above more than 136,000 square feet of retail space, in addition to Trader Joe’s. Four levels of residential housing would be built over the retail space and a three-level parking structure.
Currently, University Mall is home to a mix of restaurants, retailers and office space, including Forever 21, Cost Plus World Market and The Graduate restaurant and sports bar, and Brixmor hopes to retain as many of them as possible, the company said.
Some of those businesses have a long history at the site, particularly The Graduate, which has been there since the 1970s.
The mall itself opened in 1966 and has seen periodic changes over the years, including a renovation in 1999.
The mall previously has been home to a Safeway, Harvest Market and Lawrence’s and Gottschalk’s department stores, as well as a Payless, Wherehouse and Rite Aid.
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