It is – as James Baldwin said – “the evidence of things not seen.” Sometimes what’s not there, or visible, can reveal more than what your eyes can detect. This is the […]
Retorts: Getting ahead of retail curve
Draft mall plan goes to city planners
An update on the potential remaking of the Westminster Mall goes before the Westminster Planning Commission on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The panel will receive a special presentation on the proposed specific plan […]
The image of a “new” mall is taking shape
By Jim Tortolano Nothing is written in stone yet, or poured in concrete, but the rough outlines of a possible “new” Westminster Mall were sketched out Tuesday night. At a community meeting […]
Westminster Mall’s future is discussed
A “community character discussion” on the future of the Westminster Mall is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19 from 6-8 p.m. Discussed will be aspects of what the mall should look like in […]
How to fill a brand new Westminster Mall
By Jim Tortolano Almost before it really got started, he summed it up. “I haven’t seen this many people in Westminster Mall in a while,” Chet Simmons, assistant city manager and community […]
Nicer weather (we hope), many meetings
Did you get caught not having changed your clocks for daylight savings time and were late for something. Or did you just forget the one in the microwave? Now that we’re all […]
Help shape mall’s future at open house
Interested in shaping the future of Westminster Mall? Input is being sought on the 2040 Draft Vision for the shopping center at Bolsa Avenue and Goldenwest Street through an open house. The […]
Housing, development plans examined
A closer look at the city’s plans for housing and the use of federal block grants will be offered at Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. The city will hold a […]
Economic update to be presented
An economic development update will highlight Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. The update from Assistant City Manager Chet Simmons will center on: redevelopment of Westminster Mall the “Block by Block” […]
Mall, mayor’s term on council agenda
The future of Westminster Mall and the term of the mayor will top Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. On the agenda is an agreement with PlaceWorks to prepare a specific […]
