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    Home»City of Eden Prairie»Asia Mall with food and more OK’d by city
    City of Eden Prairie

    Asia Mall with food and more OK’d by city

    Mark WeberBy Mark WeberAugust 18, 20212 Mins Read
    An image of the front of the former Gander Mountainl in Eden Prairie
    The Eden Prairie City Council has approved a plan to redevelop the empty Gander Mountain building into the Asia Mall.

    An Asian-themed mix of grocery, restaurant, retail, and office uses that is expected to be a regional attraction received approvals from the Eden Prairie City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

    Now called “Asia Mall,” it would occupy the former Gander Mountain building at 12160 Technology Drive, near Costco.

    The concept is similar to the food halls that are springing up across the country: a sprawling market that showcases numerous vendors and shops, most with a food theme.

    The local plan would be anchored by nearly 32,000 square feet of grocery space, but would also include full-service restaurants, small-scale retail, a food court, and more – some of it on a greatly expanded mezzanine.

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    By nearly doubling the size of that second-level mezzanine without increasing the parking lot, the development does bump up against the city’s parking code. So, as part of its approval, the city council is requiring the owner to build a parking structure if problems arise.

    But, council members overall said they’re excited by the project.

    “I like the looks of it,” said Council Member Kathy Nelson, “and I like that it’s coming to Eden Prairie.”

    This is an architect’s rendering of the new façade planned for an empty Eden Prairie building that once housed Gander Mountain.

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