This is a long overdue project for the Northland, development attorney Spencer Thomson told the committee, adding that a new owner with a proven track record has taken on the challenge. The councils Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee unanimously endorsed a tax increment financing deal to partially demolish and redevelop the mall, which has been on a downward spiral for about 15 years. But they never could find the right tenant mix in a difficult retail environment, and the plan fizzled. Plans for redeveloping the shopping center under a partnership with Alberta Development Partners were released in 2007. Approved $35,000 for improvements to Mark L. McHenry Park in Platte County, formerly Tiffany Springs Park. 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The health complex will be a bustling area of more than 2,000 students, faculty and knowledge workers. xref <]>> [6] In November 2016, images of the mall's interior shot by Seph Lawless showing the rapid deterioration of the property in the two years since its closure went viral as a last look inside the mall prior to its impending demolition. From one end of the mall to the other lay about 1,100 feet, long enough that you can understand why many of these malls had frequent visitors that would use them almost as if they were indoor walking tracks. From the onset of the redevelopment, the development team envisioned a Main Street Village concept for this area of the project, with walkable shops, restaurants and outdoor gathering areas. From educating, fighting to preserve, writing, and learning about history there is nothing she would rather do. The developer can either dedicate 2.99 acres of parkland for dedication for a public park or contribute $118,377.06 in lieu of the park per zoning and development code. 0000001270 00000 n The community rallied together to walk through one last time taking pictures and reminiscing on old memories. The team planning for the redevelopment of Metro North Mall was responsible for the Antioch Crossing and Blue Ridge Crossing projects that replaced other indoor malls in the Kansas City area with a similar mixed-use design. The Metro North Mall while a few years late to the surge of malls the 1960s still brought one of the best eye appeals of the 70s. Plans for redeveloping the ailing shopping center via a partnership with Alberta Development Partners were released in 2007. As a lifelong resident of Clay County I am thrilled to be able to participate in the future redevelopment of Metro North Mall. With master planning underway, ON3 represents New Jersey's largest Stores also realized that reverting to online stores would save them from costs associated with physical locations and increase profit. In another increase, $115,000 was approved for pavement at Park Air Express. DeKalb County resident Zirra Dixon can It is slated to open in early 2020 according to a press release. A variety of industries, including bio-pharmaceutical, consumer product, entertainment and fashion businesses have expressed interest in 100 & 200 Metro Boulevard, which are now leasing a total of 500,000 SF. 0000004281 00000 n 200 Metro Boulevard, the former Roche headquarters building, offers 306,000 SF of Class A office space available for lease. The 90-acre Metro North Crossing development is forecast to cost $186 million, with $71 million of that in tax incentives redirected to support the project. WebThe master plan proposes a series of development sites to be realized in phases informed by economic development and market absorption. If all goes as planned, reconstruction could start next spring on the mall, located just east of U.S. 169 and Barry Road in the Northland. Under the plan, a large portion of the mall will be demolished, while the remaining exterior facades and interior spaces will be renovated and open out to a verdant public realm. Large areas of surface parking will also be transformed into new streets, green spaces, trail way links and buildings. Out of the 100-acre site, 83+ acres will be rezoned to accommodate mixed-use redevelopment. [5], In August 2016, it was announced that redevelopment plans by property owner Metro North Crossing LLC had received the proper re-zoning necessary to demolish and replace the existing mall structure with a mixed-use site including "734,000 square feet of retail space, 60,000 square feet of office space, 66,500 square feet of restaurant space, an 82,000-square-foot hotel and 117,000 square feet of residential units." The Harbor Inn Hotel in Grand Marais is on the market for $4 million, but the real estate agents representing the owners believe the mid-century hotel will be Patrick Hayes, President of IAS Partners, Ltd. has had his eye on the Mall for a while now due in part to its similarities to other regional malls he has successfully redeveloped including the Blue Ridge Mall in eastern Kansas City off I-70 and the Antioch Center, also in the Kansas City northland, where redevelopment is still ongoing. The sidewalk environment is brought to life with varied storefronts, signage and outdoor seating that creates unique design aesthetics throughout the neighborhood. The light posts were dressed in tinsel and there, there at the end of a long line of people sat Santa surrounded by elves and presents. Looking around we would see Christmas decorations galore. Redevelopment of Metro North Mall important for Northland, R-3 school district October 14, 2015 Platte County Citizen A plan continues to redevelop Metro North Mall, and although the now-closed facility sits on the western edge of Clay County, the Platte County R-3 School District stands to benefit from potential revitalization. Terry Montesi, Founder and CEO of Trademark said: This is a radical reimagining of a once-dominant mall into a vibrant mixed-use community bursting with energy and people. A wide main thoroughfare with full-growth trees, a planted median, bicycle lanes and lush roundabouts. WebCity Hall 920 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102. Improvements are underway to convert two major buildings (123 and 123A Metro Boulevard) to accommodate the needs of the new Seton Hall-Hackensack Meridian Graduate School of Medicine, the state's first private medical school in 50 years. The campus proposed pedestrian-oriented retail and entertainment center runs to in-town restaurants and creates an urban destination in a suburban context. T-Shotz will provide an entertaining atmosphere to compliment the redevelopments retail, other entertainment and upscale contemporary apartments. The plan's multi-family housing I am certainly in support, said Councilman Dan Fowler, who represents the district that includes the mall. Superior Bowen Asphalt Co. was awarded the contract on July 26, 2018 for just over $1.5 million that involves a two-inch mill and overlay, crack sealing and paint striping. Complete Platte County news and sports coverage. You go to Marshalls, or you go to the movies. Other amenities include a sports bar, an upper level restaurant with an elevated menu and multiple event spaces for private and corporate events. Golfers of all ages and skill levels can play famous golf courses or compete in a target golf game. The first phase of construction involves third-party utility relocation which began in late August. Unfortunately the world doesnt run on memories, if they didnt Im sure we wouldnt have as many abandoned buildings as we do. 40A:12A-1, et seq. Outdoor areas include: Major Developments to be Rolled Out in Multiple Phases The project marks the first major development to take place in Alpharetta east of GA-400, and it supports the Citys Horizon 2040 Comprehensive Plan, North Point Livable Centers Initiative (LCI), North Point Overlay and Eco district Strategy. Emily is a two-time published author of "Abandoned Oklahoma: Vanishing History of the Sooner State" and "Abandoned Topeka: Psychiatric Capital of the World". Except for a Macys and a few stand-alone restaurants, Metro North has been essentially closed since 2014. Street level restaurants and cafes will create an active and engaging sidewalk culture. Friday-Saturday: 11am to 8pm The Harbor Inn Hotel in Grand Marais is on the market for $4 million, but the real estate agents representing the owners believe the mid-century hotel will be redeveloped into luxury condominiums before the property is ultimately sold off. Going back to what I said about the architectural eye appeal of the mall its construction had two stunning fountains located in front of two of its anchor stores. Metro North is even more ambitious and substantially larger than the $67 million Antioch Crossing redevelopment. It cited turning Metro North into an outdoor lifestyle center, although the plans fell through shortly after being released, due to the recession and death of mall owner Sherman Dreiseszun. Located at U.S. Highway 169 and Barry Road, Metro North Mall was for decades a hub of retail activity for the northland. 1000 North Point Circle The redevelopment of the mall faced setbacks, but new announcements arose in May 2013 that MD Management Inc. was looking to raze the mall and replace it with a smaller, one-level enclosed mall featuring two anchor stores. Conceived as a new sustainable, walkable community, the first of its kind for this New Jersey town, Rogers Partners developed a master plan for a new community that interweaves two million square feet of multi-family housing with new and existing hospitality, retail, and dining amenitieswithin areimagined landscape. It is very Northlake is an ideal location for the project, according to Ruggeri, who said it would fill a gap in north Atlanta healthcare facilities. The rise of technology throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the fad of online shopping sprouted and then quickly blossomed. 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