San Antonio at one time was large to be rated as the 5th most busiest shopping center in the county, Sears, Liberty House, Mervyn's, Best, Gemco and Grodin's were found here. The decline of San Antonio didn't happen over night, took some time, but the writing was on the wall. Sunnyvale and Vallco were built, Stanford and Valley Fair went though some major upgrades. Eastridge and Westgate were just to far away along with Hillsdale. The Great Mall, Gilroy Outlets and now Santana Row.
Valley Fair, Santana Row are now planning major upgrades, within 10 years I would say Stanford will have a upgrade. While we sit it out, fight about traffic, views and small business we might get left in the dirt. Traffic will still remain, you will have your views and the small businesses will wonder why couldn't we upgrade. Los Altos will get a school but Mountain View but will left with a shopping center the could have been upgraded.
Hotels will go to other cities, Sunnyvale could get the theater and shops, along with Santa Clara and Palo Alto. We will get stuck with Ross, BevMo or more fast food.
