New retail outlets and restaurant Birba are sure to bring in the crowds for National Shopping Day from June 12 to 15.
For years, progress on the $200 million project has stalled.
The program allows residents to purchase gift cards in $25 denominations with the city contributing an additional 50% of the card's value.
Average gas prices slipped a little more than a cent in the last week, but are roughly 87 cents cheaper than this time last year.