Once known as Forest City’s biggest *empty promise, the Eastbridge Town Center is very close to being fully operational, already with several places open. Many residents are still struggling to believe they can now go to the Eastbridge Town Center and purchase goods and services. “There are places there that accept money in turn for items?” questioned Stapleton resident Helen Addison. “Did we also land on Mars recently? This is going to take a while for me to get used to.” Resident Jon Propp is also in disbelief the project is finally coming to fruition. “I never thought this would happen,” said Propp. “Sure, I thought eventually there would be a gas station here, but not all the cool shops and restaurants. I’m going to wait a few months just so I know for sure it is not some prank or I’m not on punked.”
However unbelievable it is, the Eastbridge Town Center is open for business, save the King Soopers which was the hold up for the project in the first place. Restaurants including Cattivella Wood Fired Italian and Next Door American Eatery are open as well as Wild Flowers – Home, Gift and Garden, Pilates Evolution and Polished Hair and Nail Studio. For most, the Eastbridge Town Center being open will take some time to get used to. No matter how incredible it may seem, it is real, and it is here. *The referenced article was the very first of this publication from 3/9/11