Westfield’s information about the Village on its site is a bit sparse – it does not seem to have been significantly updated since 2007 – but the developer claims to be “exploring” “community amenities” for the Village including a “senior/community center, museum component with interactive educational programs for children, water features . . . public art displays, such as sculpture gardens, gourmet grocery store, and open air plaza.”
What does the planned Village development mean for the West Valley? Perhaps, finally, some nightlife of the non-enclosed mall variety, some more restaurants and a place to hang out during the warm Valley nights. Time will tell whether the actual development will be a plastic-y replicant of actual life (like the taste-challenged Universal Citywalk), or something with some character. Given the current state of the economy it may be some time before the Village is anything besides a dream on a piece of paper. But, if the Village development takes place as planned and it is well executed, it will add a sorely needed amenity to Woodland hills, and may well have a positive impact on the market value of surrounding areas.