EDSA MALL TO TRANSFORM INTO LIFESTYLE CENTER
It’s an understatement to say that Filipinos are fond of their malls. So when a well-loved mall announces its impending closure, you can expect people to feel wistful. This is exactly what happened when it was announced that Forum Robinsons was closing on May 1 to give way to a “new and exciting” development.
After 18 years, the mall located at the corner of Edsa and Pioneer Street in Mandaluyong City will be torn down to give way to a new lifestyle center, still by Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC). RLC will transform this property into a premier destination estate featuring multiple state-of-the-art green office buildings and an upscale shopping mall.
The mall set to rise in the prized location promises to elevate the shopping, dining and leisure experiences of customers not only from the vicinity, but also from other cities of Mega Manila and nearby provinces. The planned structure will consist of a multilevel commercial establishment complete with new dining and retail concepts, world-class cinemas and outdoor amenities.
During the demolition and construction of the new mall in the coming months, residents and employees of the office and residential complex can still depend on the continuous operation of the transport terminal. They can also look forward to the construction of a new food hall, expected to be fully operational by September.
With the new bridge connecting Shaw Boulevard/C5 to Bonifacio Global City providing better accessibility, more motorists and residents from other areas are expected to come check out the mall upon its completion.