As major changes come to Northgate, a look back at the country's (almost) first mall's history
Just glancing at Seattle's Northgate Mall while driving along Interstate 5, it's clear that change is coming. Step inside, and a stroll through the mall feels a bit like a walk through a ghost town.
Popular stores, especially those located in the middle of the mall, have dwindling stock and sale percentages increasing incrementally. At least, that's true for the stores that are still open. Nordstrom is expected to close on Aug. 9. Other stores have already closed or are planning to close before next year.
Soon, many of those stores will close as the mall begins construction of a new training center for the city's upcoming NHL team.
The project is expected to take 13-18 months to complete. The facility should open sometime next year, and about a year after that, the Northgate Link Extension light rail station is expected to open.
Construction adjacent to the light rail may also include the addition of a hotel and 1,200 housing units, according to a report from KING 5.
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