Metropolis (mall)
Encyclopedia
Metropolis is a 550000 sq ft (51,096.7 m²). open-air lifestyle center
located in Plainfield, Indiana
, just 10 miles (16.1 km) southwest of Indianapolis
. A progressive shopping and entertainment destination, Metropolis has given Westside shoppers a regional shopping destination. JC Penney, Dick's Sporting Goods
, Rave Theatres, and Barnes & Noble
anchor Metropolis and are joined by first-time Westside retailers Victoria's Secret
, Coldwater Creek
, J. Jill, Ann Taylor Loft, and Chico's
. Metropolis offers several restaurants including Stone Creek Dining Company, Claddagh Irish Pub, Panera Bread
, and the ice-cream shop Coldstone Creamery.
Phase I is almost complete, with most shops filled. Phase II was supposed to begin in Spring-Summer 2007 and be nearly double the size of Phase I. However, because of bankruptcy, Phase II is on hold and the company that owns the property, Pinnacle, is looking to sell the mall.
, the second fastest growing county in Indiana
and the 62nd fastest growing county in the nation. Second only to its breakthrough retail strength is the advantage of Metropolis’ accessibility with two existing exits off I-70
and a third under development to serve as the new main entrance for the expanding Indianapolis International Airport
. In addition, US 40
is a four-lane, east-west passageway through Hendricks County directly passing Metropolis.
Lifestyle center (retail)
A lifestyle center is a shopping center or mixed-used commercial development that combines the traditional retail functions of a shopping mall with leisure amenities oriented towards upscale consumers...
located in Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,396 people, 7,051 households, and 4,914 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,023.1 people per square mile . There were 7,449 housing units at an average density of 414.3 per square mile...
, just 10 miles (16.1 km) southwest of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. A progressive shopping and entertainment destination, Metropolis has given Westside shoppers a regional shopping destination. JC Penney, Dick's Sporting Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. , or Dick's, is a Fortune 500 American corporation in the sporting goods and retail industries.The company's headquarters are on the grounds of Pittsburgh International Airport in Findlay Township near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dick's has 451 stores in 42 states as of...
, Rave Theatres, and Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest book retailer in the United States, operating mainly through its Barnes & Noble Booksellers chain of bookstores headquartered at 122 Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York City. Barnes & Noble also operated the chain of small B. Dalton...
anchor Metropolis and are joined by first-time Westside retailers Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret is an American retailer of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products. It is the largest segment of publicly-traded Limited Brands with sales of over US$5 billion and an operating income of $1 billion in 2006...
, Coldwater Creek
Coldwater Creek
Coldwater Creek is a women's apparel and accessories retailer based in Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. The company was founded in 1984 by Dennis and Ann Pence. Coldwater Creek sells its products in stores, through catalogs and online. The online outlet carries apparel that was featured during...
, J. Jill, Ann Taylor Loft, and Chico's
Chico's (retail chain)
Chico's is a retail women's clothing chain founded in 1983 on Sanibel Island, Florida.The Company currently operates 1,084 women's clothing stores, including stores in 48 states, Washington D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico operating under the Chico's, White House | Black Market and...
. Metropolis offers several restaurants including Stone Creek Dining Company, Claddagh Irish Pub, Panera Bread
Panera Bread
Panera Bread is a chain of bakery–café quick casual restaurants in the United States and Canada that sells breads, sandwiches, soups, salads, and other bakery items. Its headquarters are in Sunset Hills, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.-Corporate history:In 1993, Au Bon Pain Co...
, and the ice-cream shop Coldstone Creamery.
History
Metropolis was opened in October 2005 with 550000 sq ft (51,096.7 m²) of retail, restaurants and entertainment venues. Once complete in 2008, the center will encompass 850000 sq ft (78,967.6 m²).Phase I is almost complete, with most shops filled. Phase II was supposed to begin in Spring-Summer 2007 and be nearly double the size of Phase I. However, because of bankruptcy, Phase II is on hold and the company that owns the property, Pinnacle, is looking to sell the mall.
Location
Metropolis is located in Hendricks County, IndianaHendricks County, Indiana
- Towns :*Amo*Avon*Brownsburg*Clayton*Coatesville*Danville*Lizton*North Salem*Pittsboro*Plainfield*Stilesville-Townships:*Brown*Center*Clay*Eel River*Franklin*Guilford*Liberty*Lincoln*Marion*Middle*Union*Washington-Further reading:...
, the second fastest growing county in Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
and the 62nd fastest growing county in the nation. Second only to its breakthrough retail strength is the advantage of Metropolis’ accessibility with two existing exits off I-70
Interstate 70
Interstate 70 is an Interstate Highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort, Utah, to a Park and Ride near Baltimore, Maryland. It was the first Interstate Highway project in the United States. I-70 approximately traces the path of U.S. Route 40 east of the Rocky...
and a third under development to serve as the new main entrance for the expanding Indianapolis International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport is a public airport located seven miles southwest of the central business district of Indianapolis, a city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is owned and operated by the Indianapolis Airport Authority...
. In addition, US 40
U.S. Route 40
U.S. Route 40 is an east–west United States highway. As with most routes whose numbers end in a zero, U.S. 40 once traversed the entire United States. It is one of the original 1920s U.S. Highways, and its first termini were San Francisco, California, and Atlantic City, New Jersey...
is a four-lane, east-west passageway through Hendricks County directly passing Metropolis.
Anchors
- JCPenney (95,000 sq ft)
- Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods, Inc. , or Dick's, is a Fortune 500 American corporation in the sporting goods and retail industries.The company's headquarters are on the grounds of Pittsburgh International Airport in Findlay Township near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dick's has 451 stores in 42 states as of...
(66,000 sq ft) - Rave Motion PicturesRave Motion PicturesRave Cinemas, formerly known as "Rave Motion Pictures," often called Rave and owned by Rave Cinemas, LLC, is a movie theater brand founded in 1999. It is formerly headed by Thomas W. Stephenson, Jr., former CEO of Hollywood Theaters, and currently headed by Rolando B. Rodriguez, former Vice...
Theatre (90,000 sq ft) - Barnes & NobleBarnes & NobleBarnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest book retailer in the United States, operating mainly through its Barnes & Noble Booksellers chain of bookstores headquartered at 122 Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York City. Barnes & Noble also operated the chain of small B. Dalton...
(26,774 sq ft)