which closed on February 27, 2009. The mall was officially closed to all pedestrian traffic on Thursday March 5, 2009. Demolition of the mall began on approximately October 1, 2009, and was completed in March 2010. Demolition was by S.G. Loewendick & Sons. Columbus Commons The mall was replaced by Columbus Commons, a park and green space. The park features gardens, a performance stage, a carousel, a reading room and a café. The $20 million project was developed by CDDC and Capitol South, private, non-profit development organizations. References External links DeadMalls.com Feature on Columbus City Center Shopping malls in Columbus, Ohio Shopping malls established in 1989 Shopping malls disestablished in 2009 2009 disestablishments in Ohio Defunct shopping malls in the United States 1989 establishments in Ohio Demolished buildings and structures in Downtown Columbus, Ohio Buildings and structures demolished in 2009