A Major Mall Is Coming To Mesa By 2007

The Arizona Republic reports that Tampa-based DeBartolo Development said it will build a 800,000 square foot shopping, dining and entertainment center in Mesa at Signal Butte and U.S. 60.

The $125 million project will be anchored by a 16-screen Harkins Theaters and big-box retailers. Offices and residences could also be part of the mix. The area's residential growth attracted DeBartolo to the far East Valley. "It is the growth path you hear us all talk about,: said Russell Posorske of the DeBartolo company. The shopping center is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2007. More...

Proves the trend that retail follows the rooftops.