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| address = 1245 Worcester Street, [[Natick, Massachusetts]], US
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The '''Natick Mall''' (previously named the '''Natick Collection''') is a [[shopping mall]] in [[Natick, Massachusetts]]. The original facility was the first enclosed shopping mall in [[Greater Boston]] upon opening in 1966; it was demolished and replaced by a larger building in 1994 and expanded in 2007. The mall, with the adjacent [[Shopper's World]] [[Power center (retail)|power center]] in [[Framingham, Massachusetts|Framingham]], are components of the [[Golden Triangle (Massachusetts)|Golden Triangle]] shopping district in the center of [[MetroWest]], situated between [[Massachusetts Route 9|Route 9]] and [[Massachusetts Route 30|Route 30]]. With {{convert|1695884|ft2|m2|0}} of [[Floor area (building)|gross leasable area]], it is the largest shopping complex in New England. {{Citation needed|date=March 2024}}It is owned and managed by [[Brookfield Properties]], a subsidiary of [[Brookfield Asset Management]].
The Natick Mall is anchored by [[Nordstrom]]
== History ==
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On June 23, 2020, Level99 announced its plans to open a location around June 2021. Level99 plans to create an entertainment complex with over 48,000 square feet and including 92-seat taproom, a 140-seat beer hall with counter service and communal tables, an executive dining room, and a function room. There will be over 40 gaming opportunities. Each gaming experience will be categorized by their design elements, such as Aztec Temple, Space Void, Apocalypse, Pirates, Magician, Rainforest and Mansion. There will be seven different arenas for player-versus-player, in addition to an immersive art scavenger hunt installed by several Boston artists. Upon arrival each player will choose a gamer name and receive a wristband to track progress and collect bonuses. CEO Matt DuPlessie, who previously founded [[5 Wits]], spent five years developing this franchise. Its financial backers include the founder of Panera Bread and Au Bon Pain.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/business/2021/05/03/level-99-interactive-gaming-concept-opening-next-month-natick-mall/4923698001/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=March 20, 2023 |archive-date=July 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704005427/https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/business/2021/05/03/level-99-interactive-gaming-concept-opening-next-month-natick-mall/4923698001/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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On September 20, 2020, Neiman Marcus announced plans to shutter their location in Natick Mall. Closure was expected to take place in September 2022.
On September 20, 2020, Neiman Marcus which also maintains an additional outposts at [[Copley Place]], announced plans to shutter in September 2022, along with several additional locations nationwide as a direct result of pulling back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On January 9, 2022, it was reported that Brookfield, the mall owner and developer, has partnered with real estate developer Bulfinch Companies to acquire the original Neiman Marcus location for around $12.6 million. On May 16, 2022, it was reported that Bulfinch has proposed a development that will include additional office, medical, and lab space. The structure will receive a third floor, which will be set back to allow space for terraces and a green roof. The new three-floor 135,000-square-foot structure which will include a penthouse, lobby, and terraces.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.boston.com/news/coronavirus/2020/09/02/neiman-marcus-natick-closing/|title=Neiman Marcus announces closure of Natick location|date=2020-09-02|work=boston.com|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308012114/https://www.boston.com/news/coronavirus/2020/09/02/neiman-marcus-natick-closing/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.wbjournal.com/article/lab-space-and-41k-sq-ft-expansion-planned-for-former-neiman-marcus-unit-at-natick-mall |title=Archived copy |access-date=March 20, 2023 |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517180312/https://www.wbjournal.com/article/lab-space-and-41k-sq-ft-expansion-planned-for-former-neiman-marcus-unit-at-natick-mall |url-status=live }}</ref>▼
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On October 11, 2023, it was reported that Bulfinch was planning to work with D.J. Bosse, a local fitness center operator, to build a pickleball club. <ref>https://www.boston.com/news/the-boston-globe/2023/10/11/coming-soon-to-natick-mall-a-pickleball-club/</ref>
On January 12, 2022, Luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors announced plans to open by September, 2022.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.natickreport.com/2022/01/lucid-motors-targets-september-for-natick-mall-luxury-electric-vehicle-sales-service-shop/|title=Lucid Motors targets September for Natick Mall luxury electric vehicle sales & service shop|work=Natick Report|date=2022-01-12|access-date=January 14, 2022|archive-date=January 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114150953/https://www.natickreport.com/2022/01/lucid-motors-targets-september-for-natick-mall-luxury-electric-vehicle-sales-service-shop/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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On December 11, 2022 Puttshack announced plans to open a two-level 22,000-square-foot location by the end of 2023. Puttshack is set to feature three nine-hole courses.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://chainstoreage.com/tech-driven-mini-golfdining-concept-continues-expansion-open-natick-mall |title=Archived copy |access-date=March 20, 2023 |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318063733/https://chainstoreage.com/tech-driven-mini-golfdining-concept-continues-expansion-open-natick-mall |url-status=live }}</ref>
== List of anchor stores ==
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