"The Lloyd Center is closing for good on August 8, the mall's owners announced Thursday. The shopping center has been on the rocks for a while."
"The Portland Design Commission recently approved a master plan to redevelop (demolish) it, promising new affordable housing, greenspace, and a host of public-private partnerships."
"Artists and community members who have been turning the mall into an affordable place for small business and community have been working to 'Save Lloyd.'"
"The city, county, and the state have been weighing their options to contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to a renovation project at the Moda Center."
The Lloyd Center will close on August 8, with plans for redevelopment into affordable housing and greenspace. The Portland Design Commission approved this master plan, emphasizing the site's potential as an urban asset due to its transit connections. However, community members and artists advocate for preserving the mall as a space for small businesses and art, citing environmental concerns. Additionally, discussions are ongoing regarding a $600 million renovation project for the Moda Center, raising questions about public funding for wealthy team owners.
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