Twenty Ninth Street (Boulder, Colorado)

Twenty Ninth Street is a retail center in Boulder, Colorado (managed by The Macerich Company)[1] that opened on October 13, 2006 on the former site of Crossroads Mall.[2]

A strip mall section in the 29th Street retail center

The center is separated into three distinct neighborhoods connected by a series of streets, walkways, terraces, plazas and other outdoor community gathering spaces. The center is anchored by Macy's, Home Depot, Century Theaters, Staples, and Colorado Athletic Club.

Still a mall
The Twenty Ninth Street logo.

This district, unlike the mall that preceded it, consists of a collection of small strip malls and big-box stores, separated by streets which carry automobile traffic. It is not a mall as that term is ordinarily understood. The center is actually considered an open-air "lifestyle center" combining retail, office, entertainment and dining offerings.

History
  • From 1997 to 2002, various Crossroads Mall reconstruction ideas were floated and then rejected. Fast-track construction of a Dillard's store was proposed, but vetoed by Foley's (later renamed Macy's).
  • In June 2002, the owners of Flatiron Crossing Mall (Westcor) merged with the owners of Crossroads Mall (Macerich).
  • On January 23, 2003, the Sears store at Crossroads Mall closed. Plans were submitted to the city to tear down the rest of Crossroads Mall and create a new retail district, dubbed "Twenty Ninth Street". The plans were for about 50-60 shops and a movie theatre. The city agreed, and Macerich/Westcor sprung into action.
  • On January 8, 2004, the closing of Crossroads Mall was announced. The Mall closed in February 2004, except for Foley's, which remained in continuous operation.
  • Crossroads Mall was demolished (except for the Sears building, Foley's/Macy's and its adjacent parking structure), and on October 13, 2006, the new Twenty Ninth Street retail district opened.
  • A science-based theme was used for official opening with Thomas Dolby performing.[3]

References
  1. Wallace, Alicia (April 5, 2008). "Twenty Ninth Street hopes to name new anchor in coming months". Longmont Times-Call. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  2. Pettem, Silvia (March 11, 2018). "Boulder County History: Promotions made Crossroads Mall popular". Daily Camera. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  3. Branaugh, Matt (December 24, 2006). "Top stories from a tumultuous year". Daily Camera. Retrieved November 10, 2018.

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