Center City Mall facts for kids
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| Location | Paterson, New Jersey, United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°54′54″N 74°10′20″W / 40.91498°N 74.17209°W |
| Opening date | 2008 |
| Management | City of Paterson |
| Owner | City of Paterson |
| No. of anchor tenants | 2 |
| Total retail floor area | 320,000 sq ft (30,000 m2) |
| No. of floors | 3 |
| Public transit access |   NJ Transit bus: 72, 74, 151, 161, 171, 190, 702, 703, 707, 722, 744, 746, 770, ES at Broadway Bus Terminal |
Center City Mall is a large shopping mall located in Downtown Paterson, New Jersey. It opened its doors in 2008. This mall is a central place where people can shop, eat, and enjoy entertainment. It cost more than $100 million to build. The mall covers a big area of about 320,000 square feet.
Discovering Center City Mall
Center City Mall is found right in the middle of Paterson's main business area. It's a key spot for shopping and fun. The mall is part of a special area called an Urban Enterprise Zone. This means that shops inside the mall can offer a lower sales tax rate. Instead of the usual state tax, shoppers pay only half. This makes shopping at Center City Mall a bit more affordable.
What You'll Find Inside
The mall has many different stores and places to visit. You can find popular shops like Marshalls and The Children's Place. There are also stores for shoes, electronics, and more.
Some of the businesses you might see include:
For entertainment, the mall has a large movie theater called the Fabian 8. It has eight screens where you can watch the latest films. There are also restaurants inside the mall, like Hamilton and Ward, where you can grab a bite to eat.
Looking to the Future
Like many places, Center City Mall has faced some challenges. It has been working hard to attract and keep businesses. The city and mall developers are always looking for new ideas.
There have been plans to make the mall even bigger and better. Some ideas include adding a sports arena on the roof. There have also been talks about building underground parking. Another exciting idea is to add a hotel near the mall. These plans aim to bring more visitors and businesses to the area.
