La Luciernaga (the firefly)
Date: Monday, March 20
Topic: Attractions
Before leaving his post to run for a senate seat, one of Mayor Luis Alberto Villarreal's last official acts was to place the first stone for San Miguel's latest development-La Luciérnaga (the firefly) shopping mall. The multimillion-dollar shopping center is a joint investment of the Century 21 real estate firm and the Gigante Commercial Group.
The mall is an ambitious commercial project that will cater to the needs of San Miguel's growing consumer population. "La Luciérnaga is a commercial space for service, entertainment, art and culture for San Miguel's community, concentrated in one location, that will make the city's commercial offerings more complete." "The mall's purpose is not to compete with San Miguel's downtown business, but to supply the population's necessities."
The development, to be constructed on 5.5 hectares, will bring several national chains to San Miguel and offer shopping and entertainment on a large scale. The first stage, scheduled for completion in December 2006, includes a Super G supermarket with a gourmet delicatessen, seven cinemas with seating for more than 1,600 and parking for more than 600 vehicles. The second stage, slated for construction in 2007, will expand the mall to include a chain restaurant with seating for 600; a theater; 59 commercial outlets, including 11 for gourmet and regional food; and an Office Depot.
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