Provo Council Approves Mall Redevelopment Plan
The Provo Towne Centre will transform into a new residential and commercial hub.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Apartments
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The Provo City Council has officially approved a proposal to redevelop the Provo Towne Centre mall into a mixed-use project featuring over 1,300 new apartments. The plan includes the construction of 77 owner-occupied townhomes and leverages the state Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone program to support affordable housing.
Why it matters
City officials approved the project to address local housing market needs while securing mandatory relocation assistance for residents of the adjacent Shady Acres mobile home park. The agreement provides a specific safety net for affected households that would otherwise not be guaranteed.
The redevelopment project at 1095 S. 500 West includes 1,300 apartment units and 77 townhomes. Owner Brixton Capital is mandated to provide each affected household at the Shady Acres mobile home park with 18 months of notice and $10,000 in relocation funds.
The players
Provo City Council
The local governing body responsible for legislative decisions and land-use approvals within the city of Provo.
Brixton Capital
A private investment firm that owns and manages the Provo Towne Centre and the adjacent Shady Acres mobile home park.
The details
Property owner Brixton Capital, which also owns the nearby mobile home park, must facilitate the transition for current residents as part of the rezoning agreement. The site, which originally opened as a shopping mall in 1998, will undergo a phased multi-year transformation to accommodate the new residential and commercial mix.
Timeline
The Provo Towne Centre originally opened for business in 1998.
The Provo City Council approved the redevelopment project in October 2026.
Affected residents are guaranteed a notice period of 18 months for relocation.
Culture Shift
This project reflects a broader move toward densifying suburban retail sites using the state Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone program. It mirrors a regional trend of converting aging 1990s-era shopping centers into multi-use residential cores to address housing shortages.
Residents of the Shady Acres mobile home park will need to begin planning for relocation within the 18-month notice window provided by the developer. While the $10,000 assistance package is guaranteed, many residents may face logistical challenges moving their homes, which can cost significantly more than the provided stipend.
The takeaway
The transformation of the Provo Towne Centre highlights the complexities of modern urban densification and the displacement of established residential communities. Residents navigating similar transitions should prioritize documenting their relocation requirements and exploring all available local housing assistance programs.
Further reading
Learn more about local housing developments on the Provo Apartments section page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSL.
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