Brock on your Block: A Mall for Residents

In the latest Brock on your Block, Phil Brock looks at the state of retail on the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place.

By Phil Brock

“Has the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place really just turned into a cruise ship terminal or is it still a family-friendly shopping center?” asks Phil Brock in the latest Brock on your Block.

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