The closure of Macy?s in Laguna Hills, previously reported by the Register last fall, has thrown a wrench into the massive makeover of the shopping center.
The multimillion-dollar mall remodel, called Five Lagunas, was set to debut in summer 2018. However, the developer, Merlone Geier Partners, halted construction in September when Macy?s announced plans to close its mall location.
The Lake Forest-based property owner broke ground in 2016 on a massive $260 million makeover for the mall. The fix-it plan called for a pedestrian-friendly urban village with chef-driven dining, new store facades, a redesigned mall interior, a 14-screen luxury cinema, a fitness center, luxury apartments and a park.
A representative for the developer said the firm currently has no new updates. ?They are still working through ideas on the plans.?
