A new shopping mall is under construction in Chernivtsi: the opening is scheduled for 2028
13 March 20:10
Construction has begun on a new shopping and entertainment center in Chernivtsi. The complex is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2028.
The project is being implemented on the outskirts of the city, and the total area of the future shopping and entertainment center will be 16,150 square meters.
This was reported by the consulting firm Retail & Development Advisor, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
What the shopping center will be like
The future complex will have four levels.
Of these:
- 11,600 m² will be allocated for stores and retail space; the rest of the area will be dedicated to entertainment and service spaces
According to the consulting firm Retail & Development Advisor, the main tenants will be:
- Silpo
- the children’s entertainment center Kraina Mriy
The shopping center also plans to open stores for:
- clothing and footwear
- home goods
- home appliances
- jewelry
- books and stationery
- service providers
How many visitors are expected
According to the developer’s estimates, the shopping center will be able to accommodate:
- up to 10,000 visitors on weekdays,
- up to 13,000 on weekends.
A parking lot with 240 spaces will be provided for drivers.
Safety and energy efficiency
The project includes a number of infrastructure solutions, including:
- rooftop solar panels for partial off-grid power
- a dedicated gas boiler room for heating
- a shelter for 1,500 people in case of an air raid alert
Construction Progress
Preparatory work has already begun on the site.
By the end of this year, builders plan to complete:
- the building’s structural frame
- main monolithic structures
How the shopping mall market is changing
According to industry data, since the start of the full-scale war, 37 shopping centers in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed, 23 of which occurred in the first months of the invasion. This represents approximately 10% of all shopping centers in the country.
At the same time, developers are gradually resuming construction. New projects are increasingly concentrated in the relatively safer western regions of Ukraine.
For example, at least five new shopping centers were planned to open in Ukraine in 2025, with another seven facilities scheduled for 2026–2027.
Other projects include the expansion of the “Podolyany” shopping center complex in Ternopil, where the construction of a second phase featuring a radiation shelter with an area of approximately 3,000 m² has been announced.
