DOWNEY – The Downey Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a sweeping redevelopment of the former Sears building at Stonewood Center, giving unanimous 5-0 approval to a conditional use permit that will allow Round1, a large-scale indoor entertainment operator, to occupy more than 139,000 square feet across three stories of the long-shuttered department store.
The project represents one of the most significant commercial transformations in recent Downey history. Round1 plans to convert the 139,745-square-foot building into a full-service entertainment complex featuring bowling, arcade gaming, billiards, karaoke, indoor sports, restaurants, and a regional food-production center.
In approving the project, commissioners highlighted the size and scope of the redevelopment and described it as a major investment that will invigorate Stonewood Center and breathe new life into a space that has remained empty since Sears closed in late 2021…