Photo Gallery: Mowry East Looks Tired

Last Friday the section of the Mowry East Shopping Center that butts up against Interstate 880 was all but deserted.

There was some traffic at the Indian grocery store.

A few patrons exercised at Planet Fitness, while others entered the City Sports storefront to inquire about the new gym taking form in the plaza.

Will a new gym give this plaza more pep? 

This was once a thriving locale, home to Cost Plus (now at Fremont Hub), Aaron Brothers Framing, Market Broiler (now at Pacific Commons) and other stores.

Now it's a great place to skateboard, play touch football or line up for soccer.

Do you shop at Mowry East? Why or why not? What would bring you back?