These were the 3 most-viewed business stories on KJZZ.org in 2021

By Christina Estes
Published: Monday, December 27, 2021 - 3:16pm
Updated: Monday, January 3, 2022 - 9:15am

Over the course of 2021, KJZZ News covered a wide range of stories about Arizona's business and economy. As 2022 approaches, here's a look back at the three most-viewed business stories on KJZZ.org this year.

1.  Metrocenter Mall will be demolished. Here's what will go up in its place

closed entrance with sign that says metrocenter
Christina Estes/KJZZ
When Metrocenter Mall opened in 1973, it was believed to have been the first mall west of the Mississippi River to have five department stores.

Demolition and major redevelopment are coming to an iconic property in Phoenix. In December, KJZZ's Christina Estes got an exclusive look at the plans for the area. 

2.  Phoenix Chase Tower to be vacant by Oct. 1

chase name and logo on top of building
JPMorgan Chase
After acquiring Bank One, JPMorgan Chase added its name to the 40-story building in downtown Phoenix.

Arizona’s tallest building, known as Chase Tower, saw big changes in 2021 when Chase officially moved out in the fall. For the past three years, employees have been moving to Chase’s new campus and corporate office in Tempe.

3.  Check out redevelopment plans for Phoenix Christown Spectrum Mall

mall sign
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Christown Mall entrance at 17th Avenue and Bethany Home Road in Phoenix.

Meterocenter wasn't the only mall news in town in 2021. Kimco, the management company for Christown Spectrum Mall located at the southeast corner of 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, said in March it would request a zoning change to create a more urban environment.

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