What do you want to see at the dying Capitola Mall?
About 200 people showed up for a meeting with planners about what could and should happen to the Capitola Mall, which is largely deserted, but still has some great places for kids, including the Museum of Discovery and Giggles and Wiggles.
Here’s what the Sentinel wrote:
“Capitola and Santa Cruz County residents were not hesitant to give their input about the future of the mall in a community meeting Tuesday night in the Sears building.
“Mall owner Merlone Geier Partners, who purchased the mall from Macerich in 2016 and owns 67% of the property, shared its plans for the “Capitola Town Square” at the meeting. The square is expected to be a mixed-use outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment center with a residential component. Nearly 200 people attended the forum, which followed a presentation to the Capitola city council May 9 and a community survey conducted last year.”
Read more here: https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2019/06/12/capitola-mall-to-be-rebuilt-as-capitola-town-square/
What would be your ideas for the mall’s best possible use? Could it be another Santana Row and bring some class and housing to the area?
4 Comments
Kate Bell
Please put in a Old Navy in the mall or a Gap! A toy store of ANY kind!!!
Barbara Fields
I would like to see a homeless housing shelter there
Amy McQuirk
Don’t close it! I’ll have to drive all the way to San Jose to shop. Put in a Billy Bee’s,Nordstrom,Good restraunts ,Build a bear, toy store, Indoor ice skating a ferris wheel. Make it cool not shut down! It could be great!
Network Cabling Capitola, CA
This article raises an important conversation about the future of the Capitola Mall, a space that holds significant sentimental value for many in the community. As shopping habits change and retail landscapes evolve, it’s crucial to think about how to repurpose or reimagine such spaces in ways that reflect the needs and desires of the local population. The call for more community-focused spaces—whether it’s for entertainment, dining, or cultural activities—highlights a desire for a vibrant, multifunctional area that can engage people of all ages. It’s exciting to think about the potential for revitalizing the mall and making it a modern hub for the Capitola community!