There are many new shopping centers in Vilnius – an overview of where construction is waiting

Most consumers have learned and liked to shop online during the quarantine, but merchants are concerned that people will return to supermarkets with nostalgia.

The MadeinVilnius.lt portal wants to introduce you and review which large shopping centers are currently being built or which ones will be built soon.

PC „Vilnius OUTLET“

Currently, near the western city bypass, 62 thousand. square meters from the “Vilnius OUTLET” shopping center. The huge downtown is planned to house more than 150 outlet stores, 30 restaurants and cafes, and a movie theater. The shopping center will be equipped with a parking lot for more than 2,000 places, part of which will be dedicated to the “Build and Drive” system, people from the surroundings of the city and the ring roads will be able to leave their cars in the parking lot and transfer to the center of the city by public transport.

The construction of the new shopping center is progressing exactly according to the established schedule, more than 80 percent has already been leased. total area, and starting in February the tenants will begin to install their stores, restaurants and entertainment spaces. Lithuania’s largest outlet center should open its doors in 2021. On the other hand.

Shopping center near Perkūnkiemis

In the northwestern part of the capital, near Perkūnkiemas, 32 thousand. Complex of square meters. The main tenants of the center are already clear: 7 thousand. The square meters will be occupied by the “Maxima” store, and 13.4 thousand. Ermitažas, a shop for household goods and building and finishing materials, will be located in the area of ​​square meters.

In addition to these large tenants, there will be other companies that will offer essential goods and services. The shopping center will be equipped with 600 parking spaces, the developers intend to install a convenient access road infrastructure and build a viaduct. The mall is expected to open early next year.

Acropolis near Vingis park

The construction of the second Akropolis shopping and entertainment center in Vilnius and the fifth in Lithuania near Vingis Park, on the territory of the former Velga plant, was planned for 2020, but was postponed due to the coronavirus. 90 thousand square meters of leased space in the shopping center, in addition to the usual places of shopping and services, 2.5 thousand seats in concert hall, cinema, along with about 32 thousand. square meters Meters of office building and skyscrapers about 5 thousand. parking spaces.

The intersection of Geležinio Vilko, Gerosios Vilties and MK Čiurlionio streets, part of Eigulių street, the flyover and the above-ground pedestrian crossing on Geležinio Vilko street will be rebuilt near the shopping center, part of the street entrances MK Čiurlionio will be arranged, green space, Pedestrian and bicycle lanes will be installed. Almost 16 million more will be earmarked for this. euros. It is planned to invest 250 million in the project. euros and create around 2,5 thousand. new jobs.

Shopping center near the Molėtai highway

In February, new project proposals in Vilnius City Municipality were presented to the public for consideration. They present plans for a new shopping center near the Molėtai highway. The one-story shopping center will be planned in a U-shape, and a parking lot will be installed next to the shopping center, where it will be possible to park more than 500 cars at a time.

This shopping center will have an area of ​​almost 17,000 m2. For comparison, the total three-story commercial area of ​​the Europa shopping and entertainment center is 18,000 m2. A chain of stores will be located in the new shopping center. It is true that it is not specified what type of retail chain will be located. There are 3 large commercial areas ranging from 1,700 m2 to 4,000 m2 and several dozen commercial and service premises of various sizes.

Shopping center in Šeškinė

A new shopping center is planned to be built in Šeškinė, near the polyclinic, instead of the administrative building built in 1988. Project proposals indicate that it will be a three-story commercial building with sports facilities on the 2-3 floor. A basement car park and 59 additional parking spaces are planned next to the building. “Functionally, the building will be divided into three zones: 1. A shopping center on the ground floor, which will be served by a main entrance on the corner; 2. Commercial premises along Ukmergės street, with independent entrances from the outside; 3. Services, sports, etc. Local on the second and third floors, to which the movement is projected through the main entrance and the side stair / elevator.

The multifunctionality of the building forces to look for ways to combine the planned activities, to integrate the upper floors into the building as much as possible. Rooms on the third floor are connected to the outdoor terrace on the roof of the building. It is planned to provide both recreation areas and additional spaces for sports on the terrace ”, offers the project on the functional distribution of the building. This shopping center also includes a commercial space of almost 1,600 m2, intended for a commercial shopping center. It is clear that it is not specified which network will be located here.

Another construction is planned near Perkūnkiemis

Construction will begin soon on a new shopping center near Perkūnkiemis, along the Western Bypass. The shopping center will house more than 20 different stores with an area of ​​more than 300 square meters, as well as a grocery store and will have an area of ​​1,256 m2, as well as premises and offices.

It is true that it has not yet been revealed which stores will be located in this mall. The commercial building will consist of four parts. The middle part will be the highest, even three stories. Here, the stores will be located on the ground floor of the building, and the administrative premises for offices will be located on the second and third floors.

Another shopping complex near Ukmergė and Western Bypass

It is planned to build a complex of commercial and administrative buildings at the intersection of Ukmergės Street, Vilnius Western Ring Road and M. Lietuvio Street.

All the works are planned to be carried out in two stages: the first will be a commercial building with additional parking spaces between the building and Mykolo Lietuvio Street, and the second will be built in the southern part of the administrative building with a parking lot on the floors. low.

Pilaitė “Senukai” Avenue

In early February, Panevėžys Construction Trust signed an agreement for the construction of the building where the new Senukai shopping center will be located in Vilnius. It will be erected near the Pilaitė district on the territory of shopping and entertainment centers near Pilaitė Avenue and Western Bypass. The construction works will begin in February this year and will last until November. During them, about 9.6 thousand. m square meters of total commercial space, as well as the well-being of the urbanized area, pedestrian and bicycle paths and accesses will be arranged.

There is a parking for 225 cars next to the shopping center. The ground floor of the building will be equipped with commercial, storage and auxiliary premises, and the administration office of the shopping center will be located on the mezzanine floor. There is also a nearby outdoor exhibition area, where seasonal trade in plants and other goods will take place.