Reader comments: Valley Fair revival: Construction begins today on mall's renovation

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Valley Ugly | 3:10 a.m. April 23, 2008
I'm excited that this historic mall is getting a face lift. I sometimes feel a little sick to my stomach as I pass by on I-215. But, I have some good memories of it. In 1994 I bought some retro Air Jordans at the Foot Locker there.
arc | 7:49 a.m. April 23, 2008
It looks good. I still think it is a mistake not to go with the residential units. If they were afraid about a delay, they should have just phased it in. They didn't, so the excuse is just an excuse.
Anonymous | 8:03 a.m. April 23, 2008
This is cool!! Way to go! Bring in some good national chains and some eclectic local stores to spice up the options.
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Ghetto Mall | 9:42 a.m. April 23, 2008
Hopefully this will help the mall lose the label as the "ghetto mall" of Salt Lake. Mayor Nordfelt had done a great job trying to fix the tainted image of West Valley. Kudos to him.
What's the point? | 10:26 a.m. April 23, 2008
Just tear down the whole thing & put in a Mega or a Gigante.
Sweet | 12:06 p.m. April 23, 2008
I grew up in West Valley and I hung out at the mall all the time. I am glad they are redoing Valley Fair, it looks like a swap meet in there. Can't wait until it is complete

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Artist's rendering of what Valley Fair Mall is expected to look like after Phase 1 of its renovation. The mall will continue to have J.C. Penney, Mervyns and Macy's as anchor stores. The redevelopment project will also add restaurant and retail space in buildings surrounding the main mall. The project will increase the mall's retail space by about one-third. (SatterfieldHelm Management Inc.)
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Artist's rendering of what Valley Fair Mall is expected to look like after Phase 1 of its renovation. The mall will continue to have J.C. Penney, Mervyns and Macy's as anchor stores. The redevelopment project will also add restaurant and retail space in buildings surrounding the main mall. The project will increase the mall's retail space by about one-third.