Theatres, Inc. Factoria remained largely undeveloped up until the 1960s, when freeway construction put the area at the intersection of two major arterials, Interstate 405 and Interstate 90, which would replace most of the original town-site and create a major suburban retail center. The construction of a shopping center was announced in July 1961. Since the 2010s, the area has undergone significant gentrification due to an influx of tech and other white-collar workers. Commerce and industry Factoria's commercial development is centered on Marketplace @ Factoria, a nearby eight-theater cinema, and several grocery stores. Numerous office buildings of various size are scattered in the area, most significantly the six-tower Newport Corporate Center, occupied primarily by T-Mobile USA. The "Factoria Campus" development situated directly north of the Marketplace @ Factoria, consisting of three office buildings plus a cinema and some retail businesses, stands where the Sunset Outdoor Theater formerly existed. Typical to a business district, Factoria is dotted with shops, business services, and restaurants. Geography Factoria serves as a commercial center for surrounding residential neighborhoods, such as Eastgate, Somerset, Newport Hills, Newport Shores, Mockingbird Hill, Greenwich Crest, and Woodridge. The Factoria area represents a community of about bounded by Interstate 90 to the north, Lake Washington to the west, the Somerset Hills to the east, the Newport Hills to the south. The area contains about 5,000 residential units, of commercial space, and offices employing 7,500 people. Public transportation in Factoria is served by King County Metro buses, primarily routes 240, 241, 245 (frequent), and 246, with service to much of the Eastside. Nearby Eastgate Park and Ride provides additional service into Seattle. Factoria Boulevard, Richards Road, Eastgate Way, Newport Way, and Coal Creek Parkway are major arterials that lead to or through the Factoria area. Surrounding cities and neighborhoods The Marketplace at Factoria The Marketplace at Factoria, first opened in 1977 under the name Factoria Square and later called Factoria Mall, originally contained about 20 retailers and was anchored by Ernst Home Centers, Lamonts, Pay 'n Save, and Safeway. In 2008, the mall was slated for new urbanist redevelopment under current owner Kimco Realty, likely a result of being labeled a dead mall as anchors such as Mervyn's moved out. The mall received its current name at this time; the current anchors are Amazon Fresh, Rite Aid, Old Navy, Walmart, Target, TJ Maxx, DSW, and Nordstrom Rack. Walmart, which opened in the