We have carefully considered the right uses and densities and every design detail to create a meaningful place that serves the region for generations. Northlake is an ideal location for the project, according to Ruggeri, who said it would fill a gap in north Atlanta healthcare facilities. If you wish to support our current and future work, please consider making a donation or purchasing one of our many books. Please note our COVID-19 for additional information on our response to the ongoing pandemic. Unbearable loss, Another Whataburger owned by Patrick Mahomes opening in Kansas City. 0000007898 00000 n The retail component is expected to have a high-quality grocer. 0000004990 00000 n This is going to be a quality-of-life improvement for those residents, DeBarr said. All rights reserved. The former mall comprised nearly 1,770,000 square feet (164,438.4 m 2) of gross leasable area, Second District, At-Large Councilman Ed Ford could not have been more pleased upon hearing that the Mall was under contract to IAS Partners, Ltd. The redevelopment and revitalization of Metro North Mall has been a primary goal of mine since rejoining the City Council almost eight year ago. 0000005228 00000 n Carlyle bought Metrocenter in 2012 for $12.2M in a purchase that did not include the anchor stores. Dorian DeBarr is the president of Decide DeKalb. Street level restaurants and cafes will create an active and engaging sidewalk culture. Artist renderings for the project also show significant green space and affordable housing. The building is certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council. Whats the secret? Well, I hope they actually do what they say theyre going to do this time, Dixon said. The first phase of the project will open soon, according to David Horn, project manager and developer of Metro North Crossing. 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 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. [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." Key to the master plan is the linking of these development sites with a series of landscape interventions including plazas, open greens, and outdoor gathering areas. The fifth plat is 2.24 acres located north of NW 59th Terrace and west of N. Saline Avenue. There will be five single-family homes constructed. That move opened up the redevelopment possibility at the mall. IAS envisions replacing the enclosed mall with a new open-air center that will include local and national retailers, multifamily housing and maybe office spaces. Now, it looks more like a ghost town. 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. Metro North Mall was owned for years by MD Management, which explored numerous redevelopment options that never came to fruition. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Jan 18, 2023. 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. %%EOF 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. There will be five phases to the 1 million square feet mixed-use project that will be on two levels and have 4,462 parking spots. 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 $192 million project, dubbed Metro North Crossing, is rising on the 106-acre site of the former mall. Any and all donations are appreciated. These spaces are designed to be flexibly programmed with events, markets, and activities that will activate the public spaces in the site. Beyond T-Shotz, All rights reserved. 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. 0000004281 00000 n 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 Fowler liked the mixed-use plan and foresees that the development can once again be a draw for people from St. Joseph, Smithville and Kearney as well as points south. 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. Plans for the property along Central Avenue between Thomas and Osborn roads included a 9-story apartment building, parking garage and mixed-use space. ft.) opened 1976, became Dillard's in 1986, This page was last edited on 22 November 2022, at 04:32. Reporter, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. Our vision was an enclosed mall, but finding the right tenant mix in the current retail environment proved difficult. Both AMC theaters closed. startxref 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 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 City, Mo.. T-Shotz guests can enjoy playing beginner-level games in the bays and virtual replicas of world-famous golf courses. In 2010, new redevelopment plans with MD Management Inc. surfaced, with intent to revitalize the shopping center that by this time had fallen to 17 percent occupancy with only one remaining anchor. Macys, which owns its own building at the mall, is expected to stay, as are the Olive Garden, Red Lobster and McDonalds restaurants. With over two hundred published articles on our websites. The popularity of the mall increased during holiday season. Demolition of the remaining parts of the mall and movie theatre are completed. His organization is the driving force behind DeKalbs economic development plans. The health complex will be a bustling area of more than 2,000 students, faculty and knowledge workers. Approved $35,000 for improvements to Mark L. McHenry Park in Platte County, formerly Tiffany Springs Park. 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 30,000 SF of retail, office and restaurant space. The fourth plat was also approved for 22.77 acres located south of N. Lucerne Avenue and NW 58th Street. 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. He cited specifically projections that tens of thousands of new residents will move into the Twin Creeks area of Clay and Platte counties over the next 20 years. It is time for a fresh perspective on this prime development ground. Singing songs with the occasion sibling bickering going on in the backseat we would drive the thirty minutes into town dodging the crazy traffic only to arrive at an even crazier packed parking lot. These plans never came to fruition with the recession hitting the following year and the passing of the mall owner. A district urban redevelopment has been passed for the property that formerly housed Metro North Mall at Highway 169 and NW Barry Road, just outside of Platte County. 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. 0000001400 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. This ambitious initiative hopes to transform the former ROCHE campus into a next-generation lifestyle hub that will integrate an appropriate mix of office, R&D, residential and retail along with potential lodging and entertainment concepts. Horn said the development company has high expectations that growth in the Northland will support and complement this new development. Complete Platte County news and sports coverage. Thats about all you can do, Dixon said. With enticing food and beverage, and outstanding service, T-Shotz will attract more than just golfers.. 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 City, Mo. Proposed start of reconstruction: Spring 2016. xref 0000001190 00000 n The AMC theatre would be the only structure on the site to remain in place. This is the first known tenant of the $187.5 million project. Large areas of surface parking will also be transformed into new streets, green spaces, trail way links and buildings. This world-class campus hopes to evolve into a place to live, work, learn or just be you without sacrificing a thing. Metro North Mall was able to hang on much longer than most persevering into the 2010s. Plans for redeveloping the shopping center under a partnership with Alberta Development Partners were released in 2007. The mall used to be located at 400 NW Barry Road, Kansas City MO, 64155 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. Its real estate market is on fire, the schools have a great reputation, and downtown is on the upswing. 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. 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. Macy's (which originally opened as The Jones Store) is the sole store. At one point, the mall management organized usage of the parking trams from Worlds of Fun to influence customers to park further from the building. 1000 North Point Circle NJ is at the heart of the Northeasts life science corridor, and ON3 is at the center of it all. Body of 22-year-old missing since 2017 found, Illinois family says. The final plan by Hunt Midwest Real Estate Development, Inc., will subdivide 27.88 acres and construct 53 single family homes and two tracts for private open space/stormwater detention. It's true, Class A space that rivals any in the area for location, price, and attributes. Approvals for redevelopment of the former Metro North Mall date to 2016, spearheaded by an affiliate of Kansas City-based IAS Partners Ltd. This story was originally published December 9, 2015 4:10 PM. 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. Out of the 100-acre site, 83+ acres will be rezoned to accommodate mixed-use redevelopment. County leaders established the site as a Tax Allocation District (TAD). Residents will enjoy connectivity with the AlphaLoop and the network of sidewalks and trails throughout the property. 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. All Rights Reserved. Preliminary maps tease new details on a developers plan for transforming a floundering mall into a massive mixed-use community. In another increase, $115,000 was approved for pavement at Park Air Express. 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 total build-out of the project will depend on market conditions and could take five to seven years to complete. Spencer Thomson, principal with Thomson Walker, LLC, and the attorney who has represented Hayes development companies in the redevelopment of both Blue Ridge Mall and Antioch Center, also had high praise for the development team and the prospects for Metro North Mall. This was part of a 2017 agreement for repairs needed before mill and overlay and gutter removal and replacement could be done. At 15 stories, this building is the tallest commercial property in Northern New Jersey (outside of the Jersey City waterfront and Newark). Clay County Economic Development CouncilT-Shotz is the first known tenant for the new Metro North Crossing in Kansas City North. 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! At ON3, walkability and connectivity are fundamental to creating the ultimate environment for just about anything you want to do. 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. Think Top Golf, but more. Donate to our causeCheck out our books! 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. 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. Manning 10 months ago More details have emerged on the plans for the $750 million update to the Metrocenter Mall property. 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. Seniors need to see challenges, solutions, Pringle, Ward visit students at Platte County Middle School , Lady Panthers hold off Polo, win seventh straight game, Platte County claims second place in the Kearney Tournament, Lady Jays continue historical start to season, finish third at Lawson Invitational, Health Department opens first mass vaccination site. \d6MXy_c6]E [+2&ci WB]ouS::^g 1@E2 " ` EL0mm"P3Y& VW 2nk@XN'`Ux>H2o``v=yc%py'el7"[86>Anbk g`|F ` U But Thomson and Horn said Metro North would have a very different mix of tenants and uses and should not compete in a detrimental way with Zona Rosa. The city planning commission has approved the fourth plat of The Reserve of Riverstone in Platte County. The newly designed outdoor spaces will create one of the largest outdoor gathering areas in North Fulton County. The design also takes advantage of the presence of Sprout Brook, an existing, underutilized stream that runs through the site. 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