After 47 years of service, Metro Center Mall was closed on June 30, 2020, due to low store occupancy levels following the COVID-19 pandemic, and failed rejuvenation projects to boost foot traffic. Remains of the mall were auctioned off on December 3, 2020. The mall is set to be demolished in 2022 as part of a $750 million redevelopment project that will replace the mall with other retail space, apartments, and services.
