04-25-2018, 10:16 AM
(04-25-2018, 08:37 AM)jeffster Wrote: Does anyone have any information on what Cadillac Fairview Corp has in-store for Fairview Park mall? I don't like the idea of a store being vacant for a long time. And are they still pursuing the other plans regarding moving Wal*Mart, IIRC, adding a parking garage plus additional space for more stores (since Wal*Mart is being moved).
For the WIN, that Sears might be a good place for an Ikea. I'm sure most here know what Ikea is...I suppose Canadian Tire could move in there instead, as the one they're in is so small.
Alternatively, they could add parking garage, add some residential and hotel towers. We need hotels in this area.
The only attractive option I can think of for the old Sears would be a Simons department store, and I think that's very unlikely. I wonder whether the space won't have to be converted into multiple smaller shops? A Nordstrom Rack might take up a third to half the existing main level, but I don't know that Fairview Park would be an attractive location for them. Ikea is a non-starter, istm and Canadian Tire as an "anchor" would not be good for the mall's image. If the mall could be redeveloped to incorporate residential or other new uses, I'd say go for it.