http://thesledgehammer.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/factoria-mall-redevelopment-update-the-beginning-is-near/

Most of this is stuff that is already known, but in addition to the Target planning to move to a new location out in the parking lot where Gtazie and Torero’s reside now, I found evidence of building permit activity with the city of Bellevue (but few useful details) that suggest that the Safeway will be moving to a newly constructed store as well (if I had to guess, I’d say this will most likely be over next to the planned condos, near the location of the soon-to-be demolished old Mervyn’s store.)

The update can be found here:

http://thesledgehammer.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/factoria-mall-redevelopment-update-the-beginning-is-near/

Exactly. Well said. The location is superb as it is close to large businesses (T-Mobile, Boeing, MSFT, Expedia…) and high density neighborhoods from Renton to Mercer Island.

Literally the redevelopment signs state the new mall will create a smoother pedestrian flow. AKA – the redesign will make people buy more.

I took a trip over there today to grab a few new photos, and check up on things. Inside the mall, you can see a number of tenants being moved from the soon-to-be redeveloped areas into the area that will remain as enclosed mall (Trade Secret, Claire’s, Master Cuts and the shoe repair place are all moving, but I’m not sure about the Greek Cafe, Radio Shake, Pearle or the jewelry store.) The space that used to be the hallway from the main entrance to Lamonts/Gottschalks was being turned into a new store space as well, but I didn’t see anything about a tenant yet.

At some point this week, I think I’ll put together a new update on my Blog with this info, as well as some other things that I found.

The sign posted on the Grazie door indicates the restaurant is closing to make room for Target’s relocation, which will be closer to the road and Nordstrom Rack. Torero’s has a banner sign on its front door letting customers know it is moving to the old Billy McHale’s building. I, too, thought they would have demolished the building, but I guess Torero saw some beauty in it.

RE the Nordstrom Rack remodel – I really don’t understand it. I shopped at the store before and after and did not notice any improvements. Did you?!?

I’d love to see another update on the mall redevelopment. Maybe you can dig up some more juicy information.

while the Nordstrom Rack, TJMaxx and DSW Shoes were specifically listed. I should also note that the Nordstrom Rack store has done sone recent remodeling as well, so I suspect they’re not going anywhere for a while.

Second of all, where did you get the info that the Target store was moving? I hadn’t heard this before, although I did note that on the redevelopment site plans the current space occupied by the Target was listed with the generic “anchor store” label while the Nordstrom Rack, TJMaxx and DSW Shoes (the latter two having taken over the vacated Lamonts/Gottschalks space.) I also assumed that the Billy McHales space would be demolished in the redevelopment based on the site plans, so I suspect things may be changing there.

I’ve been meaning to do an update on the Factoria Mall redevelopment; I should probably go ahead and do that this week since I’ve got some time on my hands.

Thanks again,
-Brian
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