Twenty Ninth Street is a retail center in

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(managed by The Macerich Company) that opened on October 13, 2006 on the former site of Crossroads Mall. 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 Macy's,

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, Century Theaters, Staples, and Colorado Athletic Club.

Description

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

* From 1979 to 2002, various Crossroads Mall reconstruction ideas were floated and then rejected. Fast-track construction of a

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store was proposed, but vetoed by

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(later rebranded to Macy's). * In June 2002, the owners of

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( 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

, 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. * Macy's announced that it would close its store in January 2022. It is the last store from the original mall.

References

External links

Twenty Ninth Street website

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