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'''Westfield UTC''', formerly known as University Towne Centre, is a one-million square-foot, three-level outdoor ] in the ] community of ], ] built in 1977. It lies just east of ], near the ] campus in the University City neighborhood. It is owned by the ]. Its ] include ] and ]. It features a 14-screen ]. | '''Westfield UTC''', formerly known as University Towne Centre, is a one-million square-foot, three-level outdoor ] in the ] community of ], ] built in 1977. It lies just east of ], near the ] campus in the University City neighborhood. It is owned by the ]. Its ] include ] and ]. It features a 14-screen ]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Ernest W. Hahn first proposed UTC in 1972. Upon opening in 1977, the anchor stores were ] (later Robinson's May), ] (now Macy's), and ].<ref name=u201710/> | |||
⚫ | In 2008 a one-billion |
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In 1984, ], 31 new stores, and new parking structures opened.<ref name=u201710/> | |||
⚫ | In 2011, the first, $180 million phase of the revitalization commenced: the mall's food court was transformed into an indoor/outdoor Dining Terrace while the former Robinsons-May building was subdivided to house three new retailers: a large-scale ] |
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In 1998, Westfield bought UTC, except for the parcel owned by Sears. That same year, the Macy’s and Robinson’s-May locations expanded. J.P. Morgan Investment bought a 50% interest in UTC.<ref name=u201710/> | |||
After this, a 400,000-square-foot expansion along Genessee Avenue began in phases. | |||
A $12 million remodel in 2007 added grassy areas, trellises with flowering vines, palm trees and fountains, according to UTC in a park-like or "European village" atmosphere, with carts, flowers, fruits and an al fresco food pavilion.”<ref>https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/October-1997/The-Call-of-the-Mall/</ref> | |||
In 2015, ] spun off 235 of its properties, including the Sears at Westfield UTC, into Seritage Growth Properties.<ref>http://www.seritage.com/retail/property/4575-la-jolla-village-dr/3312502/landing</ref> | |||
===2010s phased expansion=== | |||
⚫ | In 2008, a one-billion-dollar revitalization plan for UTC was approved by the ]. However, due to the ], the revitalization project was put on hold for several years and later reduced to $500 million,<ref>http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sdut-utc-expansion-nordstrom-parking-2015jul14-story.html</ref> but later again revised up to $600 million. | ||
====Northwest side==== | |||
In 2016, construction began on the ]'s ] extension to UTC Transit Center by 2021.<ref>San Diego Association of Governments. </ref> That same year, a new phase of construction began including a new parking structure on the west side (of which the trolley station will be located at the south end), 251,000 square feet of new retail space, and a new 144,000 square foot Nordstrom anchor that opened in October 2017. The old Nordstrom and Sears stores are currently empty.<ref name=ut>http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-nordstromutc-20171010-story.html</ref><ref></ref> | |||
⚫ | In 2011, the first, $180 million phase of the revitalization commenced: the mall's food court was transformed into an indoor/outdoor Dining Terrace while the former ] building was subdivided to house three new retailers: a large-scale ], a relocated ], a 14-screen ] and ], ], and ] stores.<ref name=SDUT>Tanya Mannes for the San Diego Union-Tribune. Sept. 7, 2011 </ref> | ||
In 2016, construction began on a 400,000-square-foot expansion on the northwest section, including:<ref name=ut>http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-nordstromutc-20171010-story.html</ref><ref></ref> | |||
⚫ | ] closed in July 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aol.com/article/finance/2017/06/22/sears-is-closing-20-more-stores-heres-the-full-list/22583270/?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000058&|title=Struggling retailer is closing 20 additional stores -- Here's the full list of shuttered locations|last=Peterson|first=Hayley|date=2017-06-22|work=AOL.com|access-date=2017-12-29|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref> Portions of the space have become ], ]/], and ], with ] |
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* a new 144,000-square-foot Nordstrom, which opened in October 2017, with the old Nordstrom building to be repurposed or replaced<ref name=u201710>https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-nordstromutc-20171010-story.html</ref> | |||
* a new parking garage on the west-central side. The '''UTC Transit Center''' trolley station will go in at its south end, which will be the northern terminus of the ]'s ] extension, scheduled to open in 2021.<ref>San Diego Association of Governments. </ref> | |||
* 90 new shops, restaurants and services, of which about a third were open by the end of 2017<ref name=u201710/> | |||
====Northeast side/former Sears==== | |||
⚫ | A 23-story, 300-unit luxury apartment building under construction at the southeast corner of the site, projected to open in 2019.<ref name=ut/> | ||
⚫ | While construction continued at the northwest of UTC, on the northeast side, ] closed in July 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aol.com/article/finance/2017/06/22/sears-is-closing-20-more-stores-heres-the-full-list/22583270/?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000058&|title=Struggling retailer is closing 20 additional stores -- Here's the full list of shuttered locations|last=Peterson|first=Hayley|date=2017-06-22|work=AOL.com|access-date=2017-12-29|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref> The Sears parcel is owned by Seritage Growth Properties, a spinoff of Sears.<ref>http://www.seritage.com/retail/property/4575-la-jolla-village-dr/3312502/landing</ref> Portions of the space have become ], ]/], and ], with ] on an outparcel.<ref>https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-collectionatutc-sears-20181015-story.html</ref> | ||
====Other==== | |||
⚫ | A 23-story, 300-unit luxury apartment building is under construction at the southeast corner of the site, projected to open in 2019.<ref name=ut/> | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Shopping mall in San Diego, CaliforniaPanorama of the center square of the mall | |
Location | University City, San Diego, California |
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Address | 4545 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 |
Opening date | 1977 |
Developer | The Hahn Company |
Management | Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield |
Owner | Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield |
No. of stores and services | 199 (as of 2025) |
No. of anchor tenants | 9 (8 open, 1 vacant) |
Total retail floor area | 1,066,842 ft² |
Website | Official Website |
Westfield UTC, formerly known as University Towne Centre, is a one-million square-foot, three-level outdoor shopping center in the University City community of San Diego, California built in 1977. It lies just east of La Jolla, near the University of California, San Diego campus in the University City neighborhood. It is owned by the Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. Its anchor stores include Macy’s and Nordstrom. It features a 14-screen Arclight Cinema.
History
Ernest W. Hahn first proposed UTC in 1972. Upon opening in 1977, the anchor stores were Robinson's (later Robinson's May), The Broadway (now Macy's), and Sears.
In 1984, Nordstrom, 31 new stores, and new parking structures opened.
In 1998, Westfield bought UTC, except for the parcel owned by Sears. That same year, the Macy’s and Robinson’s-May locations expanded. J.P. Morgan Investment bought a 50% interest in UTC.
A $12 million remodel in 2007 added grassy areas, trellises with flowering vines, palm trees and fountains, according to UTC in a park-like or "European village" atmosphere, with carts, flowers, fruits and an al fresco food pavilion.”
2010s phased expansion
In 2008, a one-billion-dollar revitalization plan for UTC was approved by the San Diego City Council. However, due to the Late-2000s recession, the revitalization project was put on hold for several years and later reduced to $500 million, but later again revised up to $600 million.
Northwest side
In 2011, the first, $180 million phase of the revitalization commenced: the mall's food court was transformed into an indoor/outdoor Dining Terrace while the former Robinsons-May building was subdivided to house three new retailers: a large-scale Forever 21, a relocated 24 Hour Fitness, a 14-screen ArcLight Cinema and Tesla, J.Crew, and Tesla stores.
In 2016, construction began on a 400,000-square-foot expansion on the northwest section, including:
- a new 144,000-square-foot Nordstrom, which opened in October 2017, with the old Nordstrom building to be repurposed or replaced
- a new parking garage on the west-central side. The UTC Transit Center trolley station will go in at its south end, which will be the northern terminus of the San Diego Trolley's Blue Line extension, scheduled to open in 2021.
- 90 new shops, restaurants and services, of which about a third were open by the end of 2017
Northeast side/former Sears
While construction continued at the northwest of UTC, on the northeast side, Sears closed in July 2017. The Sears parcel is owned by Seritage Growth Properties, a spinoff of Sears. Portions of the space have become Corner Bakery Cafe, Williams-Sonoma/Pottery Barn Kids, and Equinox Fitness, with Crate & Barrel on an outparcel.
Other
A 23-story, 300-unit luxury apartment building is under construction at the southeast corner of the site, projected to open in 2019.
References
- ^ Westfield Group - UTC Portfolio
- ^ https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-nordstromutc-20171010-story.html
- https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/October-1997/The-Call-of-the-Mall/
- http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sdut-utc-expansion-nordstrom-parking-2015jul14-story.html
- Tanya Mannes for the San Diego Union-Tribune. Sept. 7, 2011 Westfield UTC kicks off $1b renovation project
- ^ http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-nordstromutc-20171010-story.html
- Westfield
- San Diego Association of Governments. Mid-Coast Trolley
- Peterson, Hayley (2017-06-22). "Struggling retailer is closing 20 additional stores -- Here's the full list of shuttered locations". AOL.com. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
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