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Metrocenter Mall is getting a $1 billion makeover that will bring housing, two hotels, new shops and a public park to west Phoenix.
State of play: Last week, the Phoenix City Council agreed to give a tax break to the mall's new owner, clearing the final hurdle so construction can begin early next year.
Why it matters: The city hopes the new project will bring a second life to what was once the premier shopping and entertainment destination in the Valley.
Details: The existing buildings will be demolished to make way for the new 80-acre development that will include:
What they're saying: "One of my first jobs was at Parklane Hosiery in the mall and I remember the many nights my friends and I spent cruising around the mall. Although those times are gone, I’m incredibly excited for what’s to come for the entire Metro region," Councilwoman Ann O'Brien, who represents the area, said in a statement.
The intrigue: Several Valley malls have closed and seen similar rebirth.
1 fun thing: The mall scenes in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" were filmed at Metrocenter.
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