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Richardson Square Mall’s renovation is “full steam ahead” this year, a transformation that will turn the mall into an “entertainment zone,” Project Manager Patrick Garza said. Components are expected to open by this fall.
Quote of note: ”We have seen the traditional [mall] model—[it’s] too old,” said David Vu Tran, developer with VM Holdings, the company that owns the property. “Our shoppers get tired; we need to bring a new model, that international model that’s more exciting.”
A closer look: The mall will be built around a food hall created by Garza’s company National Food Hall Solutions, alongside the first U.S. location of Japanese grocery store Aeon and additional restaurants and retail spots. “We think the marriage between the grocery store aspect and the food hall aspect, there’s some magic there,” Garza said.
What's next: “We’re hoping to get something out late summer [or] early fall, at least some of the components,” Garza said. “You’ll see a lot of movement here over the next couple of months.”
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