Puente Hills Mall redevelopment proposal faces local opposition
Owners of the California-based Puente Hills Mall are seeking to transform the retail property into a complex featuring a data center and warehouse facilities.
The owners of the Puente Hills Mall in the City of Industry, California, have submitted proposals to redevelop the largely vacant site into an industrial and commercial complex. The plans include the construction of two warehouses and a 10-megawatt data center, alongside a new bus transit station. The property, known for its appearance in 1980s cinema, has seen a steady decline in retail tenants over recent years.
Local residents and community organizers have mobilized against the proposal, citing concerns over air quality, noise pollution, and the loss of a public gathering space. Critics argue that the development would negatively impact the surrounding community without sufficient recourse for public health and environmental protection.
Local officials have recently adjusted zoning ordinances to accommodate energy storage systems and data centers, suggesting a path forward for the developer. However, the project remains in the proposal phase, with no final approval granted by city authorities as debates over land use continue.