Provo Mall Redevelopment Approved, Displacing Mobile Homes
The project adds 1,377 housing units while providing displaced Shady Acres households 18 months to relocate.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Apartments
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The Provo City Council has approved a major redevelopment of the Provo Towne Centre mall that will add 1,377 new residential units. Residents currently living in the Shady Acres mobile home park will be displaced by the construction project.
Why it matters
This project aims to revitalize the mall site and boost local retail options while creating a new mixed-use housing zone. For current Shady Acres households, the agreement mandates an 18-month transition period and provides financial relocation assistance.
The plan includes 1,300 apartments and 77 townhomes, with 12% of units set aside for those earning 80% or less of the area median income and 3% for those at 60% or less. Displaced Shady Acres households are granted $10,000 in assistance and 18 months to vacate.
The players
Provo City Council
The local governing body responsible for municipal land-use decisions and economic development initiatives.
Shady Acres
A local mobile home community currently situated on the site designated for the mall redevelopment.
The details
The development will utilize a Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone to capture tax revenue for construction costs. While the mall structure is updated, major anchors including Target, JCPenney, and Cinemark will continue operations on-site. New site features include a 2-acre outdoor gathering space and revised infrastructure featuring raised pedestrian crossings and dedicated bike lanes.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: The Provo City Council voted 5-1 to approve the redevelopment project.
The Home Front
The project uses a Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone to facilitate high-density residential growth within existing commercial footprints. This strategy reflects a broader trend of repurposing aging suburban mall real estate into mixed-use urban centers.
Current Shady Acres residents should review the relocation assistance terms and begin exploring housing options within the 18-month window. Prospective buyers interested in the new townhomes should note that the development agreement requires a five-year owner-occupancy period.
The takeaway
Large-scale redevelopment projects often include specific relocation mandates that displaced households should document immediately. Affected residents are advised to keep a copy of their signed development agreement detailing the $10,000 assistance grant.
Further reading
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