Matthew S.
Yelp
A nice shopping plaza to get errands done and relax. You got many places to eat with a variety of options; from Mexican-American, Asian fusion, poke, ramen, sushi,seafood, etc... You also have the option of choosing form food chains or more smaller independently operated stores. There is also a boba shop to grab something to cool down and a stores that serve dessert.
The variety of services is ideal for the community. You got food places, banks, a pharmacy, an Urgent Care, grocery stores, education and tutoring places for kids, home appliance store, crafts store, discount stores, gyms, barber shops, pet stores, etc... There's also a bowling alley as well.
There's are the grocery stores to get your daily supplies. Whole Foods provides organic options and Vons provides average grocery store that has the works of everyday items available.
The redesign of the place is great. It gives the place a whole new atmosphere and may help revitalize the shopping center. I think they should have events on the weekend and have music performances at the Village Walk for the community to enjoy. They should also put of some outdoor patio string lights across the top of Village Walk so there's nice lighting and ambiance at night. Also they should hold events along Village Walk. Maybe parting with other shops in the city or promoting a holiday.
Parking lot may need some improvement, maybe reapply asphalt or redesign it as well.
One problem is the turnover rate for some of the stores. I don't know it it's the rent, the lack of patronage, or the stores not working with the owner of the shopping center but knowing some stores only last a few years gives the feeling that the place is dying especially when some places are still empty.