text: The Shops at Norterra are just OK Unfortunately it seems like there are more vacant spaces than actual shops I think the plan and idea for the center is very good I feel that when the economy picks up and more spaces are filled it will be a great little area As of right now September there are just a handful of stores and many of them are pricy clothing boutiques Charming Charlies recently opened inexpensive jewelry store and that is been a great addition to the area when more stores like that open the place will be booming It definitely does not compare to Desert Ridge or a mall When I go to The Shops at Norterra it is because I want to go to a specific store Victorias Secret Bath Body Works not because I want to casually stroll around the area and walk from storetostore like I would do at Desert Ridge or a mall Until more shops fill the spaces preferably not expensive tastespecific boutiques it will be just an OK area to me Fun to visit but not a place that I will go on a free Saturday afternoon when I want to spend a few hours casually shopping and browsingnnAs far as dining is concerned there are several places to eat most of which are OK nothing very fancy or especially memorable just usual chainplaces you will find at most shopping centersnnAlso I feel I should add that unless I am wrong which I could be The Shops at Norterra is not to be mistaken with and is not affiliated with Happy Valley Towne Center The Shops at Norterra is on the North side of Happy Valley Harkins Best Buy etc and Happy Valley Towne Center is on the South side of Happy Valley Walmart TJ Maxx Barnes Noble etc This review concerns The Shops at Norterra onlynnOverall I feel like it has a lot of potential and will be a star shopping center when more stores go in because right now it just lacks too much