By Joan Verdon | Published on Forbes.com
Is This Any Way To Open A Mall? No, But American Dream Isn’t Exactly A Mall
The American Dream megamall opens in two days. But is “opens” the right word when only about a tenth of the proposed 3 million-square-foot project will actually be open on October 25? And can you call it a mall when none of the promised 350 stores will be open yet?
The American Dream is a mall unlike most malls. And its opening is unlike most mall openings. The developers of American Dream are doing something they previously insisted they would never do – opening in bits and pieces, one or two attractions at a time…Read more at Forbes.com
Heartland Real Estate Business By: Kristin Harlow On the food-and-beverage front, developer Steiner + Associates is targeting premium dining concepts, according to Spencer Jordan, senior vice president of leasing for the Columbus, Ohio-based firm. These users “can function as both a destination and an anchor for adjacent retail,” she says. Read more at Heartland Real…
Heartland Real Estate Business By Beau Arnason & Laura Wedekind Property management has evolved from traditional operations and maintenance to strategic placemaking. Today, property managers curate tenants and experiences, transforming properties into vibrant retail destinations. The competition for consumers’ dollars, time and attention–especially in the Columbus market–is greater than ever. That means no element of…
Commerce + Communities Today By Steve McLinden An excess of retail space pre-COVID yielded to a dearth of it. Now, the industry has finally started a measured march to equilibrium. Forecasts show a small uptick in new retail construction planned for 2025 and considerably more for ensuing years. When paired with rising investor interest and…
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