By Nick Rosenberger
June 4, 2025 4:00 AM
Salt Lake City developer the Gardner Group is attempting a herculean task that few would take on in 2025: bringing a shopping mall back to life.
The company on Tuesday announced a new name, several store openings and upgrades for the long-declining Nampa Gateway Center, which saw several store closures and numerous vacancies once the Great Recession hit and the Village at Meridian opened in 2013.
The changes to the 65-acre mall, rebranded as the Sugar District, include a new facade and updated landscaping, parking areas and lighting, according to a news release. The mall sits along Garrity Boulevard and Interstate 84 near Saint Alphonsus Medical Center — Nampa.
“The Sugar District represents more than just a facelift — it’s a full revival,” said David Wali, managing partner at the Gardner Group in Boise. “We’ve created a space that feels inviting, energetic and truly local.”
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