The Lloyd Center shopping mall in Portland, Oregon, closed its doors permanently on August 8, 2026, ending more than six decades of operation as the property prepares for a large-scale mixed-use redevelopment.
The iconic mall, which opened in August 1960 and once held the distinction of being the largest shopping center in the United States, will be demolished to make way for a new neighborhood featuring housing, parks, retail spaces, and public gathering areas.
Urban Renaissance Group, the current owner of the 29.3-acre property, announced earlier this year that the closure would take place on August 8 as part of preparations for the major redevelopment project, according to KPTV…