Short Pump Town Center

Short Pump Town Center
Location Short Pump, Virginia, USA
Opening date September 4, 2003
Developer Forest City Enterprises
Owner Queensland Investment Corporation
No. of stores and services 140
No. of anchor tenants 4
No. of floors 2
Website www.shortpumpmall.com

Short Pump Town Center is an open-air shopping mall located in Henrico County, Virginia on West Broad Street (U.S. Route 250), approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) west of I-64, exit 178A/B. This area of Henrico County is called The West End and is northwest of Richmond. Short Pump Town Center is home to many restaurants and stores including Macy's, Nordstrom and Dillard's.

History and stores

Short Pump Town Center is a two-level, open-air retail center composed of upscale stores. It was opened on September 4, 2003 and has over 140 stores. The center is owned and operated by Queensland Investment Corporation.

Anchor stores are Dick's Sporting Goods, Dillard's, Macy's, and Nordstrom.

Surrounding area

Surrounding the mall, there are several strip malls, other stores, and restaurants within walking or short driving distance. These are on the Town Center property: not a part of the mall itself. They are listed on the mall's store directory despite not being attached to the mall itself.[1]

Rivalry with Stony Point

Following a disagreement with Taubman Centers on a possible mall development project, Stony Point Fashion Park was developed as a direct competitor and opened in 2003 in the same month as Short Pump Town Center. It is smaller but of the same upscale style as Short Pump Town Center. The mall was opened on September 17, 2003. Both malls were declared a huge success and have drawn major national chains and retailers from around the world.

The Mall's Central Courtyard

The Short Pump Express

The 'Short Pump Express' is a trackless train that connects points in Short Pump Town Center. Although marketed at children, the service is open to people of all ages. Service began in 2007. The trains are black or silver, with passengers carts either being dark green, red, or navy blue. The fare for the train is $3.00. The service also allows passengers to purchase 10-ride passes.

References

  1. ↑ Store Directory at Short Pump Town Center

Coordinates: 37°39′21.8″N 77°37′9.7″W / 37.656056°N 77.619361°W / 37.656056; -77.619361

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