Provo Towne Centre
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{{Infobox shopping mall
| name = Provo Towne Centre
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| location = Provo, Utah, United States
| coordinates = {{coord|40.2175|-111.6631|type:landmark_region:US-UT|display=inline,title}}
| address = 1200 S. Towne Centre Blvd.
| opening_date = 1998
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| developer = JP Realty
| manager = Jones Lang Lasalle
| owner = Brixton Capital{{cite web|title=Portfolio - Brixton Capital|url=http://www.brixtoncapital.com/portfolio/|website=Brixton Capital}}
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| number_of_stores = 74
| number_of_anchors = 4 (3 open 1 vacant)
| floor_area = {{cvt|801,601|sqft}}[http://www.ggp.com/content/corporate/Data/mallfacts/Provo%20Towne%20Centre_mallfact.pdf Fact sheet]
| floors = 2 (1 in Cinemark & Target)
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File:Provo_Town_Centre_(35147493226).jpg
Provo Towne Centre is an enclosed shopping mall in Provo, Utah. Opened in 1998, the mall is anchored by JCPenney, Target, and a Cinemark movie theater. It is managed by Jones Lang LaSalle.
History
When the mall was being built, developers JP Realty filed a lawsuit against the city of Orem for offering incentives to keep ZCMI from relocating its store from University Mall.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160409102656/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-20652483.html Developer of Provo, Utah Mall sues Orem over subsidies to rival mall's store] Also, the Provo city council wanted JP Realty to call the mall "Utah Valley Towne Centre" instead.[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fyFOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wu0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=7087,2401122&dq=provo-towne-Centre&hl=en Provo mall could be named Utah Valley Towne Centre]
The mall ultimately opened in 1998, causing JCPenney to relocate from University Mall.[https://web.archive.org/web/20161018231754/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-45142496.html University mall angling for several new retailers][https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cfBHAAAAIBAJ&sjid=M-0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2917,8562673&dq=provo-towne-Centre+dillard%27s&hl=en Relocation in store for Orem Penney] General Growth Properties acquired the mall in 2002 when it purchased JP Realty's portfolio.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160414033027/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-84958868.html Purchase Would Place Chicago-Based Company as Owner of Five Utah Malls] In 2008 the MTV film American Mall was filmed at the mall.{{Cite web|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/695253667/Provos-American-Mall.html?pg=all|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053841/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/695253667/Provos-American-Mall.html?pg=all|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|title = Provo's 'American Mall'| website=Deseret News |date = 16 February 2008}} Brixton Capital purchased the mall in February 2016, and Jones Lange LaSalle manages the mall.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ksl.com/?sid=38392648&nid=148|title=Provo Towne Centre mall sold {{!}} KSL.com|access-date=2016-10-12}}
When the mall opened it was originally anchored by Sears, Cinemark, JCPenney, and Dillard's.
On May 5, 2017, it was announced that Sears would be closing as part of a plan to close 30 stores nationwide, originally the Provo location was not listed but the closing was announced shortly after. The store closed in July 2017. Plans were announced for redevelopment in the future but nothing was specific.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/sears-closing-its-doors-at-provo-towne-centre-at-end/article_2b27fb6d-0199-5fdb-a399-84128c5ec2eb.html|title = Sears closing its doors at Provo Towne Centre at end of July}} In 2020 an automobile museum called "Automotive Addiction" opened on the first floor of the former Sears.
A BRT station opened on the east side of the mall near JCPenney in August 2018 as part of the UVX system between Orem and Provo operated by the UTA. The station is called Towne Centre Boulevard.
On January 15, 2020, Dillard's announced that a location would be built at the site of the former Macy's at University Place in Orem in early 2021 that would replace the current Provo location. This left JCPenney as the only traditional anchor left. On February 7, 2023, it was announced that Target would be replacing the former Dillard's.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/dillard-s-moving-to-university-place/article_5a46622c-daed-56c8-a1f5-b2da42edab60.html|title=Dillard's moving to University Place}}
In February 2024, Automotive Addiction moved to the lower level near JCPenney.
On April 9, 2024, Target opened on the second floor of the former Dillard's. The Target has no Connection to the interior of the Mall but can be accessed from going outside.{{Cite web |title=New Target store at Provo mall opens to the public ahead of expected date |url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/2024/apr/10/new-target-store-at-provo-mall-opens-to-the-public-ahead-of-expected-date/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=heraldextra.com |language=en-US}}
Anchors
Former Anchors
References
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External links
- [http://www.provotownecentre.com/ Official website]
- [https://www.heraldextra.com/business/local-business/2023/feb/06/a-rumor-no-longer-target-coming-to-provo-towne-centre/]
{{Shopping malls in Utah}}
{{General Growth Properties}}
Category:Shopping malls in Utah
Category:Shopping malls established in 1998
Category:Brookfield Properties
Category:Buildings and structures in Provo, Utah