Franklin Park parking deck to open

10/29/2004

The first piece of a $113-million redevelopment of Westfield Shoppingtown Franklin Park will be completed tomorrowwhen the first of two multi-level parking decks opens.

The deck is between Marshall Field's and Dillard's and will hold 583 cars, providing the mall's first covered parking. A second structure is being built next to J.C. Penney. Parking is free. The decks are part of expansion of the mall, including a new south wing under construction.