The Forest Ridge Estates area had three plats approved. The Pleasure of Shopping Metro North! It was developed by Frank Morgan and his uncle Sherman Dreiseszun.[1]. But the property was purchased in March by a new owner, IAS Partners Ltd., that has successfully redeveloped other area shopping centers, including what are now the Blue Ridge Crossing and Antioch Crossing. It will also be likely to feature 20 acres of greenspace where residents can lounge, office workers can unwindand the community can gather for events throughout the year. County leaders established the site as a Tax Allocation District (TAD). ON3 is designed to grow and evolve into a place where work and life truly come into balance. When it comes to life science, few states attract such innovative minds and industrious spirit as New Jersey. 0 This flagship project, slated to open in 2018, is a joint plan of Hackensack Meridian Health and Seton Hall University, which committed to leasing the two seven-story buildings, totaling 477,000 SF and 16 acres on the campus. The Citys commitment to the northland requires that commercial anchors like the Metro North Mall once again prosper to help support the residential expansion the City has provided the infrastructure for., 2017 Mission Small Business Excellence Award, MD Management Selected for 2018 Mission Small Business Excellence Award, 5201 Johnson Drive, Suite 450 Mission, KS 66205. Stores also realized that reverting to online stores would save them from costs associated with physical locations and increase profit. 0000004281 00000 n The Kansas City Business Journal reported there would be a 249-apartment complex on 30,000 square feet that will break ground this spring. Three districts: The Neighborhood, Village and Station The first phase of the redevelopment encompasses 85,200 square feet of new retail, restaurant, and service space, a 50,000-square-foot retail/entertainment anchor space, a 15,000-square-foot food hall, 25,000 square feet of entertainment space, 25,000 square feet of creative office/coworking space and 320 for-rent multifamily residential units. The developer will continue to work with the city manager and second district councilman Dan Fowler and councilwoman Teresa Loar about the viability of a vehicular/pedestrian bridge over Highway 169 to the commercial development on the west. The first stage of creating ON3s tremendous new work environment and life science ecosystem will focus on the 1.2 million square feet of space in the existing five buildings. *See retailer site for specific store hours. It would also have about 60,000 square feet of office space, 150 units of multifamily housing and a 100-room limited service hotel. This complements 874,000 square feet of legacy retail space. By 1990, many restaurants were built at the border of the mall's property and AMC built a second six-screen theater directly behind the mall. ON3 will be home to the first private medical school built in New Jersey in decades, made possible by a partnership between Seton Hall University and Hackensack-Meridian Health System. 0000002311 00000 n A seven-story granite and glass staircase provides ease of communication from floor to floor as well as huddle areas for group meetings, fostering a collaborative work environment. A link to new renderings can be found here. Preliminary maps tease new details on a developers plan for transforming a floundering mall into a massive mixed-use community. WebIn a place where urban vitality and suburban flexibility meet, a new kind of community is on the rise. The shuttered Metro North Mall inched closer to redevelopment Tuesday with a rezoning approval that paves the way for a $187.5 million multiuse commercial and The City is deeply invested in the success of the area around the Metro North Mall, he said. 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. More on the way, Ex-Chiefs kicker Morten Andersen had a funny reaction to Cowboys extra-point troubles, Sheriff IDs skeletal remains of woman found by mushroom hunter in rural Missouri, Chiefs fans relieved referee Carl Cheffers wasnt assigned KCs playoff game Saturday, Cerner plans to ditch most of its Kansas City real estate after merger with Oracle, After years of planning, a new housing development is coming to this Johnson County city, Small Kansas town became a top travel destination after years of decline. 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. An ambitious $186 million plan to transform the long-languishing Metro North Mall with retail, apartments, a hotel and cinema got a green light Wednesday from a key Kansas City Council committee and appears headed for final approval. |, 10,500-square-foot Event Plaza that can accommodate more than 2,500 concertgoers, Intimate pocket parks with art and soft seating, Sustainable Park that collects and redistributes storm water, Variety of meandering paths and gardens, including a food and beverage garden with a specimen tree, Streets designed with wide, walkable, and bike-able sidewalks, with trees and landscaping that provide a buffer from cars. Alpharetta, GA 30022. 2022 Rogers Partners. 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. (973) 928-1238 There will be 12 single-family homes constructed there. The sidewalk environment is brought to life with varied storefronts, signage and outdoor seating that creates unique design aesthetics throughout the neighborhood. Upon walking in the doors we were all greeted with a burst of warm air and within about ten minutes our hats, gloves, and scarves seemed unnecessary. Thomson said he expects to move swiftly to apply for the necessary economic development incentives from the City so that redevelopment can proceed as quickly and efficiently as possible. Another key feature of the Station is the Great Porch, which will serve to transition the enclosed mall with the outdoor environment. It will be exciting, and I think it will build the area up, Dixon said. The Neighborhood represents the residential experience, where the greatest amenity is being connected to the social village environment. The mall closed in 2014. The first phase of the project will open soon, according to David Horn, project manager and developer of Metro North Crossing. Created by The Hillier Group, the building was one of the first in New Jersey to re-think the workspace as an open plan to provide enhanced natural light in the interior of the space as well as increase interdepartmental communication through efficient floor plan design. Other amenities include a designated off-leash area for pets, a private exercise facility and covered garage parking. Per an MD spokesperson: MD Management is excited about the future of Metro North Mall and the Barry Road corridor. Thomson said Clay and Platte County representatives support it and there is no neighborhood opposition. Exploring since 2018 every aspect of this has become a passion for her. The fourth plat was also approved for 22.77 acres located south of N. Lucerne Avenue and NW 58th Street. The plan's multi-family housing Our vision was an enclosed mall, but finding the right tenant mix in the current retail environment proved difficult. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Redevelopment plans are in the works at the site of one of metro Atlantas oldest malls. Throughout the campus, walkways and bike trails connect to surrounding parks, greenways and the local downtowns. 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. A district urban redevelopment has been passed for the property that formerly At the time of closure, only two inline stores remained: GNC and The Wig Shoppe. 0000002829 00000 n 0000001400 00000 n Metro North was to be turned into an outdoor lifestyle center. 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. ON3 hopes to consist of many features unique to the site, and to the region. T-Shotz guests can enjoy playing beginner-level games in the bays and virtual replicas of world-famous golf courses. Waking up on a Saturday morning groggily have breakfast only to then get ourselves together in the warmest clothes to brave the frigid temperatures from the front door to the car. The pedestrian experience will be enlivened with patios, soft seating and covered outdoor space. They increased leases at Metro North, pushing clients to move to the new location. This story was originally published December 9, 2015 4:10 PM. A roadway improvement project from NW Skyview to Old Tiffany Springs Road to N. Ambassador Drive had $98,692.43 transferred to it from the capital improvement funds. Various improvements to manage the efficient flow of automobiles on the campus roadways as well as nearby exterior streets are also under review in coordination with local and state officials. The former mall comprised nearly 1,770,000 square feet (164,438.4 m 2) of gross leasable area, Whats the secret? This was the nail in the coffin, its end was imminent and in April 2014 they could no longer afford to stay open as many stores including the important anchors left. Im sure that many others experienced similar memories in malls all across the nation. The health complex will be a bustling area of more than 2,000 students, faculty and knowledge workers. 0000000016 00000 n xref After a decade of decline and left with only two stores, the mall closed its doors on April 15, 2014,[2] and the mall was completely demolished (except for the Macy's anchor) in early 2017. The rise of technology throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the fad of online shopping sprouted and then quickly blossomed. WebThe master plan proposes a series of development sites to be realized in phases informed by economic development and market absorption. Metro North Mall was a 1,300,000 sq ft (120,000 m ) mall located at 400 NW Barry Road, in Kansas City, Missouri, United States Reik did not address the council committee, and supporters said that, in reality, the school district will benefit financially from the development, even with the tax incentives. Dillard's converted to a clearance center in 2007, closing off the lower level of the store. Plans for redeveloping the shopping center under a partnership with Alberta Development Partners were released in 2007. With T-Shotz opening soon and the apartments underway, we feel like weve got some great momentum going, said Dan Horn, project manager for the Metro North Crossing redevelopment. Those four stores were JC Penney, Montgomery Wards, Dillards and The Jones Store spread throughout the two-story building. DeKalb County resident Zirra Dixon can A Town Square and Main Street anchor the development. Please note our COVID-19 for additional information on our response to the ongoing pandemic. 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. Reporter, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. The former 'First Avenue' is now called Metro Boulevard and Fifth Avenue is now Ideation Way. The redevelopment of the former Metro North Mall site includes 249 luxury one and two-bedroom apartments nestled into a community of 36 two-story townhomes; and (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); https://www.newspapers.com/image/676970112/?terms=metro%20north%20mall&match=1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/676970147/?terms=metro%20north%20mall&match=1&clipping_id=111389988, https://www.newspapers.com/image/679508536/?terms=metro%20north%20mall&match=1&clipping_id=112974904, http://www.plattecountycitizen.com/theplattecountycitizen/5784. At full build out, the master plan will introduce up to 315,700 square feet of new retail, restaurant, and creative office space, 120,000 square feet of office space, a 150-key hotel, 17+ acres of civic/amenity space, 36 for-sale townhomes and 900 for-rent multifamily residential units, which will be developed in multiple phases over the next decade. It is very important for the continued success of the Kansas City Northland that the Mall once again be an integral part of the area commercial activity. %PDF-1.4 % The Mall itself has been closed since April, 2014 and all that remains open for business today are the Macys store and three restaurants along Barry Road. Thats about all you can do, Dixon said. Artist renderings for the project also show significant green space and affordable housing. Hurriedly getting out of the car with the number of toys we were about to see running through our heads. ft. of retail space that included 125 storefronts and 4 anchor stores on two levels. Metro North opened its doors in 1976 and was the only enclosed mall located north of the Missouri River in the Kansas City metro area, as well as being the second largest mall in the area, behind Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas. It was developed by Frank Morgan and his uncle Sherman Dreiseszun. Last January, Trademark was engaged to lead the redevelopment because of its open-air mixed-use expertise, with notable projects including Victory Park in Dallas, TX, Zona Rosa in Kansas City, MO, Market Street Woodlands in The Woodlands, TX, and Watters Creek in Allen, TX. /&/ Come For The Shopping Stay For The FUN! With over 1.1M SF of residential opportunities proposed, ON3 hopes to integrate seamlessly with the surrounding towns. The Village is fun and full of social activity and takes the place of the demolished portion of the mall. 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. Donate to our causeCheck out our books! I am certainly in support, said Councilman Dan Fowler, who represents the district that includes the mall. Complete Platte County news and sports coverage. Spanning the Township of Nutley and the City of Clifton, ON3 hopes to serve as a showplace for the "new urbanist" philosophy that is driving the suburban municipalities to redesign their downtowns and commercial corridors for 24/7 convenience living. Street level restaurants and cafes will create an active and engaging sidewalk culture. In a place where urban vitality and suburban flexibility meet, a new kind of community is on the rise. Construction started in 2013 on a City-financed project that will sewer 15,000 acres in the northland and will ultimately yield construction of approximately 21,000 homes for nearly 70,000 additional residents. 200 Metro Boulevard, the former Roche headquarters building, offers 306,000 SF of Class A office space available for lease. The driving strategy of the redevelopment is to introduce a walkable street network with ample greenspace and new mixed-use buildings that bring energy to the property from morning to night, seven days a week. On Sept. 30, 1973, the Arizona Republic hailed the opening of Metrocenter Malls first stores, calling it Arizonas most daring retail development to date. MC Sporting Goods operated as a junior anchor in part of the former Montgomery Ward store until it closed in March 2009. Ford said he was thrilled with the new owners and pleased with the results they have already achieved at Blue Ridge Crossing, which was finished several years ago, and Antioch Crossing, which is three-fourths complete. 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. 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. This was part of a 2017 agreement for repairs needed before mill and overlay and gutter removal and replacement could be done. The community rallied together to walk through one last time taking pictures and reminiscing on old memories. New redevelopment plans with MD Management Inc. surfaced, with the intent to revitalize the shopping center that by this time had fallen to 17 percent occupancy with only one remaining anchor. These plans never came to fruition with the recession hitting the following year and the passing of the mall owner. However, he acknowledged that Platte R-3 School Superintendent Mike Reik voted against it at a recent TIF Commission meeting. MD Management will continue its efforts to enhance several of the surrounding commercial and residential properties alongside the new Metro North Mall development.. Metro North, which opened in 1976, is much like several other aging enclosed shopping centers in the area once popular destinations that have become forlorn landscapes of vacant buildings surrounded by acres of pockmarked parking lots. Unbearable loss, Another Whataburger owned by Patrick Mahomes opening in Kansas City. Dorian DeBarr is the president of Decide DeKalb. [2] On March 10, 2015, MD Management announced that IAS Partners Ltd. would acquire the shopping center in a deal set to close in April 2015. Any and all donations are appreciated. 0000007898 00000 n Northlake is an ideal location for the project, according to Ruggeri, who said it would fill a gap in north Atlanta healthcare facilities. This is the first known tenant of the $187.5 million project. At 15 stories, this building is the tallest commercial property in Northern New Jersey (outside of the Jersey City waterfront and Newark). This variety of build-to-suit space hopes to bring exciting residential, retail and service opportunities, which will contribute significantly to the local economy. [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. 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. Learn more about the new companies coming to ON3! The ground level retail and office aspect of the townhome building is the initial step in the realization of this vision, according to the developer. Nearby residents have said they would love to see a Costco or Trader Joes. Located at U.S. Highway 169 and Barry Road, Metro North Mall was for decades a hub of retail activity for the northland. Renovation is underway to expand the healthcare facilitys presence at the mall. The popularity of the mall increased during holiday season. Remembering KC's Greatest Mall Metro North Mall RIP Metro North Mall - September 1976 - April 15 2014 This is a page to compile my memories (along with the memories of others) of Metro North Mall Come for the shopping Stay for the FUN! 0000002275 00000 n Emily is a two-time published author of "Abandoned Oklahoma: Vanishing History of the Sooner State" and "Abandoned Topeka: Psychiatric Capital of the World". This world-class campus hopes to evolve into a place to live, work, learn or just be you without sacrificing a thing. The building is certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council. Vertical construction began this week on the $60 million Metro North Crossing Apartments at the intersection of Highway 169 and NW Barry Road in Kansas Its real estate market is on fire, the schools have a great reputation, and downtown is on the upswing. 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