The New Center Of Los Angeles -- The Grove

The Grove has taken jaded Los Angeles by storm. Is this the future of shopping malls?

1 minute read

March 9, 2003, 11:00 AM PST

Over 30,000 people showed up for the Grove's first annual Christmas tree lighting celebration. In its first year of its operation, more people will have visited the Grove than Disneyland in that same span. In a time when shopping malls are losing money, the Grove is attracting people at an astonishing rate. What separates the Grove from other shopping malls? How did the Grove adapt to its location next to the historic Farmer's Market? Rick Caruso, CEO of Caruso Affiliated Holdings and the developer of the Grove, recently addressed the USC School of Policy and Planning to discuss the planning of the Grove and shopping mall development in today's market. The Planning Report present this excerpt of Caruso's presentation.

Thanks to The Planning Repor

FULL STORY: Caruso Offers Instructional Lessons On The Grove's Success

Friday, March 7, 2003 in The Planning Report

Architecture California

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.