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After serving for decades as a community hub and popular shopping center, the Westminster Mall in Orange County is getting ready to close its doors.

Most of the shops in the mall will shut down on Oct. 29 when leases expire, according to Westminster City Manager Christine Cordon. The City Council approved a redevelopment plan in 2022 to turn the mall into a mixed-use site for housing, leisure and retail.

The 100-acre property, situated on the south side of the 405 Freeway, could soon offer 3,000 housing units and at least 600,000 square feet of upscale retail space.

The city’s Westminster Mall Specific Plan also sets aside more than 9 acres for parks and recreation.

“The commun

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