Valencia Town Center, formerly Westfield Valencia Town Center from 2005 to 2023, is a

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in the neighborhood of

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. Centennial Realty currently owns the mall since September 1, 2023. The previous owner,

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had acquired a quarter-interest in the property in 2002 and a further quarter-interest in 2005, thereafter assuming management control. The mall was then renamed Westfield Valencia Town Center.

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include

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(first opened as May Company, later became

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in 1993 until Macy's in 2006),

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, H&M, and

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with one vacant anchor last occupied by

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, which closed in March 2018. In 2008, an expansion to the mall was added, replacing portions of a parking lot. The 1st half opened on November 18, 2009, while the rest opened on November 11, 2010. In 2019, Westfield Valencia Town Center proposed a new “The Patios Connection” project at the former Sears site, which would include a luxury cinema, gym,

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, and gas station. The proposed Costco would include a 275-space, rooftop parking lot. In April 2021, the project was canceled. On January 12, 2023, a man was seen trespassing outside the Macy's entrance. After receiving the call, a LASD deputy shot the man after an alleged attack near the outside Macy's entrance at around 11 p.m. The man was taken to the hospital and later died. The deputy was also transported with injuries and was later released.

Gallery

Westfield Valencia indoor fountain.jpg , Indoor fountain and surrounding shops Westfield Valencia food court.jpg , Food court Westfield Valencia pond.jpg , Outdoor pond Westfield Valencia directory.jpg , Mall directory

References

External links

Valencia Town Center official website
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