Lahaina Gateway
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{{infobox shopping mall
| name = Lahaina Gateway
| image = Lahaina Gateway "Foodland Farms".JPG
| caption = Foodland Farms storefront at Lahaina Gateway
| location = Lahaina, Hawaii, United States
| coordinates = {{coord|20.8866|-156.6823}}
| address = 305 Keawe Street
| opening_date = April 2008
| closing_date =
| developer = {{hlist|Western Partitions, Inc.|Kiewit Construction}}
| manager = The Festival Companies
| owner = Strategic Retail Trust
| number_of_stores = 41
| number_of_anchors = 1
| floor_area = {{convert|137,000|sqft|m2|sigfig=2}}
| floors = 2
| website = {{URL|lahainagateway.com}}
| parking =
| }}
Lahaina Gateway is a shopping mall located in Lahaina, Hawaii. The mall was completed in April 2008 and covers approximately {{convert|137,000|sqft|m2|sigfig=2}} of retail space on two floors. It has been managed and owned by various companies, and the mall itself has been in foreclosure on two occasions. Some of the current tenants at the center include Barnes & Noble, Lahaina's Department of Motor Vehicles offices, and a Foodland Farms grocery store. Lahaina Gateway was inspired by traditional Hawaiian architecture, with some of the buildings' facades featuring stucco accents.
Background
Lahaina Gateway opened in April 2008, becoming the largest shopping center in western Maui. The mall was developed by Bilarjo LLC with Kiewit Construction serving as its contractor.{{cite web|title=Commercial: Lahaina Gateway|url=http://wpibuilds.com/projects/lahaina-gateway/|publisher=Western Partitions, Inc.|access-date=February 3, 2017}} It took approximately 13 months to construct the {{convert|136,683|sqft|m2|sigfig=2}} of retail space across 11 acres,{{cite news|title=TNP Strategic Retail Trust Acquires Lahaina Gateway in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii|url=https://mauinow.com/2012/10/19/lahaina-gateway-center-changing-hands/ }}{{cite web|title=About Lahaina Gateway –|url=http://www.lahainagateway.com/information.php|publisher=Lahaina Gateway|access-date=February 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806155236/http://www.lahainagateway.com/information.php|archive-date=August 6, 2016|url-status=dead}} TNP Strategic Trust acquired the center, which had gone into foreclosure, in 2011 for approximately US$32 million.{{cite news|author1=Retail Traffic staff|title=Central Pacific Bank Sells Lahaina Gateway Out of REO for $32M|url=http://nreionline.com/finance/central-pacific-bank-sells-lahaina-gateway-out-reo-32m|access-date=February 3, 2017|publisher=National Real Estate Investor|date=November 19, 2012}} However, TNP Chief Executive Anthony Thompson remarked that despite news of foreclosure, the center was receiving strong leasing inquiries. The company bought the mall after selling its other property, Oahu's Waianae Mall, for US$25.7 million.{{cite news|last1=Pop|first1=Adriana|title=TNP Strategic Retail Trust Sells Waianae Mall, Acquires Lahaina Gateway|url=https://www.multihousingnews.com/post/tnp-strategic-retail-trust-sells-waianae-mall-acquires-lahaina-gateway-2/|access-date=February 3, 2017|work=Multi-Housing News|date=October 29, 2012|archive-date=February 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170204085511/https://www.multihousingnews.com/post/tnp-strategic-retail-trust-sells-waianae-mall-acquires-lahaina-gateway-2/|url-status=dead}} In November 2012, the center went into foreclosure again and was purchased by Strategic Retail Trust from TNP's backers, the Central Pacific Bank.{{cite news|title=Lahaina Gateway shopping center on Maui repossessed by a second lender|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2013/09/lahaina-gateway-shopping-center-on.html|access-date=February 3, 2017|work=Pacific Business News|date=September 17, 2013}} Lahaina Gateway is currently managed by The Festival Companies, according to their official website.{{cite web|title=Lahaina Gateway Leasing|url=http://www.lahainagateway.com/leasing.php|publisher=Lahaina Gateway|access-date=July 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703212219/http://lahainagateway.com/leasing.php|archive-date=July 3, 2017|url-status=dead}}
= Events =
Maui Gift and Craft Fair every Sunday 9–2. Several limited events and fundraisers have occurred at the shopping center since its construction. Annually, during the month of October, Lahaina Gateway hosts various events as part of their Pineapples & Pumpkins Halloween festival.{{cite news|author1=Lahaina News staff|title='Pineapples & Pumpkins' Celebration Days slated at Lahaina Gateway|url=http://www.lahainanews.com/page/content.detail/id/532046/-Pineapples---Pumpkins--Celebration-Days-slated-at-Lahaina-Gateway.html?nav=14|access-date=February 3, 2017|work=Lahaina News|date=October 22, 2015}} The mall also hosted a classic car show that took place in March 2015.{{cite news|author1=Lahaina News staff|title=Lahaina Gateway to host classic car show|url=http://www.lahainanews.com/page/content.detail/id/531374/Lahaina-Gateway-to-host-classic-car-show.html?nav=19|access-date=February 3, 2017|work=Lahaina News|date=March 26, 2015}} In addition, the annual Wiki Wiki Run takes place near the shopping center.{{cite web|title=Wiki Wiki 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk|url=http://www.wikiwikirun.com/|website=Wiki Wiki Run|access-date=February 3, 2017}}
Design and tenants
The shopping center is designed in the image of traditional Hawaiian towns. It consists of various buildings, some of which have a "plantation style" appearance while others are more influenced by modern architecture. Furthermore, some of the structures contain stucco on their exteriors.{{cite web|title=Lahaina Gateway – Maui, Hawaii|url=http://www.kiewit.com/projects/building/mixed-use-retail/lahaina-gateway/|publisher=Kiewit Construction|access-date=February 3, 2017|archive-date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507011519/https://kiewit.com/projects/building/mixed-use-retail/lahaina-gateway/|url-status=dead}} Lahaina Gateway is anchored by a Foodland Farms grocery store that sells organic and Maui-grown foods and drinks.{{cite web|title=Maui Shopping: Lahaina Gateway – Fodor's Review|url=http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/hawaii/maui/things-to-do/shopping/reviews/lahaina-gateway-457560|publisher=Fodor's|access-date=February 3, 2017}} Other tenants at the shopping mall include women's retailer Passion 4 Fashion Boutique,{{cite news|author1=Lahaina News staff|title=Passion 4 Fashion Boutique to open at Lahaina Gateway|url=http://www.lahainanews.com/page/content.detail/id/508226/Passion-4-Fashion-Boutique-to-open-at-Lahaina-Gateway.html?nav=8|access-date=February 3, 2017|work=Lahaina News|date=June 7, 2012}} the largest Barnes & Noble location in Hawaii, and Lahaina's official Department of Motor Vehicles offices.{{cite web|title=DMV Wait Times: Lahaina|url=http://www.co.maui.hi.us/2125/DMV-Wait-Times|publisher=County of Maui, Hawaii|access-date=February 3, 2017}} Cultural center Na Lio Maui was open at the center for a limited run in 2015. Its purpose was to inform tourists and visitors about the history of horses in Hawaiian culture.{{cite news|author1=Lahaina News staff|title=Na Lio Maui explores the history of horses and mixing of cultures in Hawaii|url=http://www.lahainanews.com/page/content.detail/id/531916/Na-Lio-Maui-explores-the-history-of-horses-and-mixing-of-cultures-in-Hawaii.html?nav=19|access-date=February 3, 2017|work=Lahaina News|date=September 17, 2015}} The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant, closed at Lahaina Gateway on February 24, 2013, leaving approximately 30 workers unemployed.{{cite web|title=Restaurant Closing Leaves 30 Unemployed|url=http://mauinow.com/2013/02/25/restaurant-closing-leaves-30-unemployed/|website=mauinow.com|access-date=February 3, 2017|date=February 25, 2013}}
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.lahainagateway.com/}}
{{Shopping malls in Hawaii}}
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Category:Lifestyle centers (retail)
Category:Shopping malls in Hawaii