Provo Mall Redevelopment Forces Mobile Home Relocation
Shady Acres households will receive $10,000 in assistance to move as the site transitions to 1,300 new apartment units.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Apartments
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The Provo City Council has approved plans to redevelop the Provo Towne Centre mall into a massive mixed-use project featuring 1,300 new apartment units and 77 townhomes. This approval necessitates the displacement of households at the adjacent Shady Acres mobile home park, which must now vacate the site.
Why it matters
The redevelopment shifts the local housing landscape by trading existing mobile home park plots for high-density residential units. The deal includes negotiated relocation support for current residents to help them manage the transition out of the site.
Impacted households at Shady Acres will receive $10,000 in relocation assistance to support their move. This figure is offset by costs for mobile home relocation, which some residents estimate can reach up to $20,000 per unit.
The players
Brixton Capital
A property owner and developer that manages the mall site and is responsible for providing relocation funds to displaced households.
Provo City Council
The local municipal governing body that authorized the rezoning and negotiated the assistance terms for residents.
The details
The city council approved the rezoning of the Provo Towne Centre site as part of a state Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone program. This agreement mandates that property owner Brixton Capital provide Shady Acres residents with 18 months of notice to relocate. The redevelopment project will replace the aging mall infrastructure, which has been operational since 1998, with the new mixed-use residential and commercial buildings.
Timeline
The Provo Towne Centre originally opened in 1998.
The Provo City Council approved the redevelopment plan in October 2026.
Affected households will receive an 18-month notice period for relocation.
Money Landscape
This redevelopment is part of a broader trend of repurposing underperforming regional malls to address local housing inventory shortages. It reflects a shift toward higher-density urban living in Provo, moving away from older commercial-centric land usage models.
Residents at the Shady Acres site should prepare for transition by reviewing their specific lease terms and identifying local moving services that specialize in mobile home transport. Because relocation costs can exceed the provided $10,000 assistance, households should consult with a financial professional to evaluate their total moving budget.
The takeaway
Large-scale urban redevelopment often carries significant relocation costs that may outpace standard assistance packages. Residents impacted by site changes should document all potential transport expenses and monitor city council updates for any adjustments to the 18-month timeline.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KSL.
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