Community Invited To Discuss Capitola Mall Redevelopment Jan. 24

Have you wondered about the future of the Capitola Mall, or thought about ways the Mall could be better?  If so, the Mall owners would like to hear from you.

Merlone Geier Partners purchased the Capitola Mall in 2016.  Merlone Geier is a private real estate investment company focused on the acquisition, development, and redevelopment of retail and retail-driven mixed-use properties on the West Coast.

The land that many people think of as the Mall is actually divided into several parcels. Merlone Geier’s ownership includes the core of the mall, Kohl’s, and much of the surrounding parking lots, but does not include Target, Macy’s, Sears, or outparcels occupied by Bank of America, CitiBank, the future Olive Garden, or the Ross Center. 

Merlone Geier has expressed interest in redeveloping the Mall and is studying options to improve Santa Cruz County’s only regional shopping center.  To better understand the community’s long-term vision for the Mall, Merlone Geier will hold a community meeting, in partnership with the City, on Wednesday, January 24, at 6 p.m. at the Jade Street Community Center.

The public is encouraged to attend to meet Merlone Geier representatives and to share thoughts about the future of the Mall.