An early 2000s aerial view of the complex, reputed to be the planet's largest open-air mall. Poster "Hushpuppy" shares the impression of many who live (or have lived) on the islands. It is felt that, over the years, ALA MOANA has become too big, too crowded and too tony. Locals tend to avoid the place entirely.
Photo from www.ggp.com / General Growth Properties
In the here and now, ALA MOANA CENTER is patronized mainly by wealthy tourists. In the rendering above, and the two that follow, we see results of a 2013-2016 renovation.
The 'Ewa Wing Expansion replaced an outpositioned Sears with 650,000 square feet of "luxury retail."
The mall remodeling included the construction of two anchors. Nordstrom built a new location (replacing one less than 10 years old). Bloomingdale's -new to ALA MOANA CENTER- was the chain's first Aloha State store.
In the here and now, ALA MOANA CENTER is patronized mainly by wealthy tourists. In the rendering above, and the two that follow, we see results of a 2013-2016 renovation.
Drawing from http://www.alamoanaexpansion.com
The 'Ewa Wing Expansion replaced an outpositioned Sears with 650,000 square feet of "luxury retail."
Drawing from http://www.alamoanaexpansion.com
The mall remodeling included the construction of two anchors. Nordstrom built a new location (replacing one less than 10 years old). Bloomingdale's -new to ALA MOANA CENTER- was the chain's first Aloha State store.
Drawing from http://www.alamoanaexpansion.com