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| Rosedale Center | |
|---|---|
| Name | Rosedale Center |
| Location | Roseville, Minnesota, United States |
| Opening date | 1969 |
| Developer | Dayton–Hudson Corporation |
| Manager | CBL Properties |
| Owner | CBL Properties |
| Number of stores | 120 |
| Floor area | 1,100,000 sq ft |
Rosedale Center is a regional shopping mall in Roseville, Minnesota serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Opened in 1969 by the Dayton's-headed Dayton–Hudson Corporation, it has been anchored by major retailers and has undergone multiple renovations under owners including CBL Properties and property managers tied to national real estate firms. The mall functions as a retail, dining, and social hub linking commercial corridors near Interstate 35W and Minnesota State Highway 36.
The site originated as part of suburban expansion in the late 1960s alongside developments in Ramsey County and municipal planning in Roseville, Minnesota. The initial developer, Dayton's, opened the center to compete with regional destinations like Southdale Center and Brookdale Center. During the 1970s and 1980s anchor rotations mirrored national trends involving chains such as Sears, JCPenney, Macy's, and specialty tenants from companies like Nordstrom and The Bon-Ton Company. Ownership and management transitions involved firms such as General Growth Properties and later CBL Properties, reflecting the consolidation wave in the mall industry that included corporate actors like Simon Property Group and Taubman Centers. By the 2000s retail shifts and the rise of e-commerce paralleled patterns seen at centers including Mall of America and influenced tenant strategies.
The mall's original design followed the single-level, enclosed format popularized by prototypes including Southdale Center and influenced by architects who responded to consumer culture shaped by retailers like Target Corporation and Walmart. Features incorporated glass atria, clerestory lighting, and surface parking typical of suburban centers developed by entities such as Victor Gruen Associates-era firms and contemporaries. Renovation phases introduced elements inspired by lifestyle centers like The Shops at Legacy and integrated food court planning comparable to layouts at Ridgedale Center. Landscaping and public art installations have been coordinated with municipal agencies in Roseville, Minnesota and regional arts organizations such as the Minnesota State Arts Board.
Anchors and junior anchors have included national chains such as Target Corporation, Macy's, JCPenney, and Nordstrom Rack at various times, alongside specialty retailers from groups like Foot Locker, Apple Inc., and Best Buy. Dining options have ranged from fast-casual operators related to brands seen at Galleria Mall properties to sit-down restaurants affiliated with regional concepts supported by the Minnesota Restaurant Association. Service providers have included financial institutions like U.S. Bank, healthcare clinics connected to systems such as M Health Fairview, and fitness tenants commonly associated with chains like Life Time Fitness. Pop-up and seasonal vendors often reflect promotional activity by organizations such as Visit Saint Paul and retail coalitions.
Major renovation campaigns occurred in phases, mirroring capital improvements executed by firms including CBL Properties and executed with contractors who have worked on projects for centers like Southdale Center and Ridgedale Center. Renovations modernized interiors, updated HVAC systems to standards advocated by groups like the U.S. Green Building Council, and reconfigured anchor pads in response to closures at chains such as Sears and Macy's. Expansion strategy incorporated integration of lifestyle retail trends promoted by developers like Taubman Centers and co-tenancy plans influenced by investment patterns seen at Macerich properties. Redevelopment efforts at times collaborated with municipal redevelopment agencies in Roseville, Minnesota and regional planning commissions like the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation.
The center has been a significant employer within Ramsey County and a contributor to municipal sales tax revenues collected by Minnesota Department of Revenue. Its commercial activity has influenced retail dynamics across the Twin Cities affecting traffic to malls such as Mall of America and neighborhood shopping districts including Uptown Minneapolis and St. Paul Farmers' Market. Community engagement has included partnerships with local institutions like Roseville Area Schools, philanthropic campaigns coordinated with entities such as the American Red Cross, and seasonal events promoted by civic groups such as the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce. The mall's performance has been cited in regional studies by organizations like the Metropolitan Council examining retail land use and suburban commercial corridors.
Rosedale Center is accessible via arterial routes including Interstate 35W (Minnesota), Minnesota State Highway 36, and county roads overseen by Ramsey County, Minnesota. Public transit connections are provided by Metro Transit (Minnesota), linking to bus corridors serving Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and other hubs such as Downtown Minneapolis and Downtown Saint Paul. Bicycle and pedestrian improvements have been coordinated with Minnesota Department of Transportation projects and local Complete Streets initiatives modeled on planning efforts seen in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Proximity to commuter routes has made it a node for park-and-ride patterns similar to those around suburban centers like Rosedale Center (Transit)-style hubs.
Like many regional malls, the center has experienced incidents including high-profile retail closures tied to national restructurings at companies such as Sears Holdings and Bon-Ton, and security events that prompted responses from Roseville Police Department and Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. Controversies have arisen over redevelopment proposals debated at Roseville City Council meetings and environmental assessments overseen by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency when parking and stormwater projects were undertaken. Labor and tenant disputes occasionally reflected broader conversations involving organizations like the Service Employees International Union and retail trade groups including the National Retail Federation.
Category:Shopping malls in Minnesota