Acadiana Mall Lafayette La. Pre-renovation and after renovation quick update

Here are some images of the mall pre-construction from early 2013. The renovation should already be underway and is scheduled for completion at the end of 2013. For a more detailed article about this mall check out my original post at http://southernretail.blogspot.com/2011/11/mall-of-acadiana-lafayette-louisiana.html


As a bonus, check out this retro sign at one of the Sears entrances.

Here is what it looks like now as of May 2014

Macy's corridor

JCPenney corridor

Tilt is now closed

Looking at the Food Court and FYE.

Small updates to existing articles from 2011

Here is a small collection of photos that are mini-updates from older articles or missed photos from other articles. Several more Louisiana Malls, Louisiana shopping centers, and Louisiana Kmart stores are on the way to the blog in the next few weeks.
Add to the Mall of Acadia Lafayette LA
Here is a shot of the center court detail. I missed this photo on the first post.

Add to Northwest Mall Houston TX
The new Antiques anchor that took over the former JCPenney space opened in late 2011. Currently the nearby US290/I-610 interchange is under construction, and part of the parking lot near the former Macy's has been torn up as part of the project.

Add to Pierre Bossier Mall Bossier City LA
The first two photos were a view inside of the former Service Merchandise anchor.

The mall entrance to the former Service Merchandise

West Oaks Mall Demolition Houston TX late 2011

The Mall of Acadiana Lafayette Louisiana

On the other side of Lafayette is the Mall of Acadiana which opened at the end of the 1970's. This mall is located off of Ambassador Caffery Pkwy and Johnson Street. The mall of Acadiana is the dominant mall of the region with Dillard's, Macy's, JCPenney, and Sears as the anchors. Each anchor is two levels, but the mall is only one level. A large Forever 21 store is also located in between Macy's and JCPenney. This mall has been renovated in a French style to make the mall look like an older town. Many of the storefronts have brick entrances which are a nice change from the boring 2000's mall styles. Most of the popular chains can be found at this mall and I did not see one empty space which means this mall may have a waiting list to get in. More information can be found about the mall including former anchors here. The mall looks to have been designed to have five major anchors, but only four opened.

The food court entrance.

FYE was a Sam Goody in a past life; check out the brick entrance.

The food court is a typical 2011 food court; nothing special.

The design of this mall is very unique.

The design of the mall helps to break the monotony of the plain styles of most 2000's updated malls.

These arches are on the way to all of the anchor stores; a nice touch. As you can see there is no shortage of  lanterns all along the mall corridors.