[6] At the time it was the only modern shopping center in the general area, as Hilltop Mall, Pinole Vista, and Bay Street Emeryville had not yet been built.

[3] The site fell into disuse and only supported a Mechanics Bank and some small ma 'n pa local businesses.

[7] The city controversially used eminent domain to demolish the entire mall, except the former Toys "R" Us store and Mechanics Bank sites.

The site is located between Macdonald Avenue, Interstate 80, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) tracks and the Richmond-Contra Costa County Health Center.

[10] It is also within walking and biking distance from the del Norte BART station through the Ohlone and Richmond Greenway trails.