[4K] Saturday Afternoon | Westminster Mall | Walking tour

In the past 10 to 20 years, the rise of e-commerce and the popularity of shopping online led to the so-called retail apocalypse and the closing of many traditional big-box brick-and-mortar stores. The COVID-19 pandemic and government-related restrictions that kept people at home further exacerbated brick-and-mortar malls' foot traffic problems. Many mall owners have had to adapt and evolve into more than just a shopping destination. Once a gathering place to hang out and shop, the Westminster Mall, a staple and a sales tax-generating entity in the community, has become a ghost town in recent years. On a recent visit, few people can be seen walking around the huge mall. Several storefronts are closed. Westminster city officials began looking into redeveloping the mall as early as 2016 when the city adopted a general plan to make certain areas mixed-use. City officials then met with, at the time, the seven property owners and surveyed the community about what they wanted to see in a redeveloped mall. Residents wanted more experiential shopping experiences, hotel, residential, office, and open spaces. And that's what city officials hope to get once the mall owners and developers devise a plan. https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/... 📅 Recording Date: May 2023 🌤️ Weather: 79°F | Sunny You may also enjoy the following videos:    • Malls during Recession   ▶️ Help the channel grow. If you like the content, please like and SUBSCRIBE and click on 🔔. ⚠️ Reproduction, reupload, rebroadcast, and distribution of my copyrighted videos are prohibited. Copyright © Slow and Steady Travel Videos. All Rights Reserved.