The cost had originally been estimated to be around the $100-million mark and the project eventually took up 700,000 square feet (65,000 m2) of retail space.

[2] The overhaul roughly took about two-and-a-half years to complete but the bulk of the work had been done by the end of the summer of 2008.

[3] The redevelopment of Centre Mall transformed the entire neighbourhood from Ottawa Street to Kenilworth Avenue.

The $100-million investment in the mall boosted Ottawa Street North – already the city's No.1 tourist destination.

The garment district became a holistic home decor destination area, with lighting, antique, design & glass stores.