[2] Developed by A. Alfred Taubman,[3] the shopping center opened on August 5, 1967 with a performance by Tony Martin and is 1,333,000 feet (406,000 meters) on two floors.

[4] A World's Fare food court made up of international restaurants also included staples like donuts and Kentucky Fried Chicken;[3] stores included piano-organ stores, an art gallery, a pet shop, a post office, an ice skating rink, cages of rare birds, and water fountains in numerous locations.

[5][6][7] In 1991, the mall completed a two-year $40 million renovation that included installing 198 skylights, Italian marble walkways, and chrome and glass railings.

In 2012, Sunvalley Shopping Center completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that included new mall entrances with illuminated signage, seating, and landscaping.

Inside the center, the central grand court area was completely renovated with the addition of Wi-Fi, device charging,[3] and a full-service customer service desk.