Westminster Mall, once a hub of not only the city, but of northwest Orange County communities, is being demolished to make way for a new, mixed-use center that plans for open space, as well as housing and retail.
The once highly-popular mall has seen a long decline in shoppers over the years, as people’s shopping and entertainment habits have changed. The new project, named Bolsa Pacific is being developed by Irvine-based Shopoff Realty Investments.
A ceremonial ground breaking/mall demolition kick off event was held at the property on April 15. The development company’s President and CEO, Bill Shopoff, spoke of the history of the mall and the many decades it provided area residents with fond memories…