By SUE STOCK, Raleigh News & Observer Staff Writer
Construction began Monday on the $16 million renovation of Durham's Northgate Mall. Phase I of the project will involve the demolition of part of the Belk wing and the construction of a 10-screen, 2,200-seat movie theater.
Along with the theater, an exterior wall near the food court will be demolished, giving the stores behind the wall access from the street.
The 45-year-old mall will then add 20,000 square feet of store space in the form of an outdoor plaza, creating an outdoor shopping village. The grand opening of phase I is tentatively set for Oct. 21.
Phase II will bring an additional 33,000 square feet of smaller stores and restaurants. Construction is set to begin in January and stores will open Aug. 16, 2006. That work will be in the area between Center Court and Mitchell's Hairstyling.
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