Twenty Ninth Street (Boulder, Colorado)
Twenty Ninth Street is a retail center in Boulder, Colorado (managed by The Macerich Company)[1] that opened on October 13, 2006 on the former site of Crossroads Mall.[2]
The center is separated into three distinct neighborhoods connected by a series of streets, walkways, terraces, plazas and other outdoor community gathering spaces. The center is anchored by Home Depot, Century Theaters, Staples, and Colorado Athletic Club.
Description
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This district, unlike the mall that preceded it, consists of a collection of small strip malls and big-box stores, separated by streets that carry automobile traffic. It is not a mall as that term is ordinarily understood. The center is actually considered an open-air "lifestyle center" combining retail, office, entertainment and dining offerings.
History
[edit]- From 1979 to 2002, various Crossroads Mall reconstruction ideas were floated and then rejected.[3] Fast-track construction of a Dillard's store was proposed, but vetoed by Foley's (later rebranded to Macy's).
- In June 2002, the owners of Flatiron Crossing Mall (Westcor) merged with the owners of Crossroads Mall (Macerich).
- On January 23, 2003, the Sears store at Crossroads Mall closed. Plans were submitted to the city to tear down the rest of Crossroads Mall and create a new retail district, dubbed "Twenty Ninth Street". The plans were for about 50-60 shops and a movie theatre. The city agreed, and Macerich/Westcor sprung into action.
- On January 8, 2004, the closing of Crossroads Mall was announced. The mall closed in February 2004, except for Foley's, which remained in continuous operation.
- Crossroads Mall was demolished (except for the Mervyn's building, Foley's/Macy's and its adjacent parking structure), and on October 13, 2006, the new Twenty Ninth Street retail district opened.
- A science-based theme was used for official opening with Thomas Dolby performing.[4]
- Macy's announced that it would close its store in January 2022. It is the last store from the original mall.
References
[edit]- ^ Wallace, Alicia (April 5, 2008). "Twenty Ninth Street hopes to name new anchor in coming months". Longmont Times-Call. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ Pettem, Silvia (March 11, 2018). "Boulder County History: Promotions made Crossroads Mall popular". Daily Camera. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ "Crossroads Mall timeline". Daily Camera. February 1, 2004. Archived from the original on 2006-10-23.
- ^ Branaugh, Matt (December 24, 2006). "Top stories from a tumultuous year". Daily Camera. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
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