Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The Howard Hughes Corp. is proposing to demolish the central portion of the mall and replace it with a mixed-use town center.
Didn’t get a seat at the first community meeting on the future of Landmark Mall in April? The city of Alexandria and the Howard Hughes Corp, which owns the central portion of the mall to be redeveloped, have scheduled a second meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The meeting will begin with an open house, during which residents can speak with city staff, at 7 p.m., to be followed at 8 p.m. by a community comments forum. The meeting will take place on the second level of the mall, near the former New York & Company store. Signs will be posted in the mall to direct participants to the meeting location. Howard Hughes has submitted applications to demolish the central portion of the mall and replace it with a mixed-use town center with retail, …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Kevin H. Posey of the Alexandria Transportation Commission says the city needs a better plan for Landmark Mall.
As some readers may know, I supported the Beauregard redevelopment plan put forward by JBG Properties and other developers because the design called for a first-class pedestrian environment. I even said nice things about the Waterfront plans which also embodied Council’s commitment to less car reliance, though that stance put me at odds with quite a few individuals in the city. So, I’m hardly in the camp of those opposed to any and all development in Alexandria when I say that I oppose the current plan to redevelop Landmark Mall. Let me make it clear that I support redeveloping the old, tired relic of mid-20th century commerce that squats on the site now. It is an antiquated example of car-based, regionally oriented retail shopping that no…
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The Howard Hughes Corp. plans to redevelop the central portion of the mall into an open-air town center with retail and apartments.
If you missed the April 8 meeting on the future of Landmark Mall redevelopment—or left after not being able to find a seat—no worries. City staff and the Howard Hughes Corp., which owns the central portion of the mall to be redeveloped, will host a second information meeting at May 1. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the mall, on the second floor of the former Lord and Taylor space. Howard Hughes has submitted an application to the city for redevelopment of the portion of Landmark Mall between Sears and Macy's. The proposal calls for demolition of the two-story central area of the mall and replacement of that portion with a mixed-use residential and retail complex with a traditional street grid, sidewalks, trees and open space. Plans are …
Saturday, April 13, 2013
The next community meeting has not yet been scheduled.
Did you miss Monday’s meeting on Landmark Mall redevelopment? A video of and information from the meeting is now online. To view the video or information, visit the Alexandria Planning and Zoning Department website’s development section and click on the link for Landmark Mall. From there, you can view the video, see the presentation or view the compiled public comments. A comment section should be available soon. The next community meeting on mall redevelopment has not yet been scheduled. At the Monday meeting, John Simon, executive vice president of strategic planning for the Howard Hughes Corp., which owns the enclosed area of the mall, said the company plans to demolish that part of the mall and replace it with seven small blocks of …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Howard Hughes Corp. shared plans Monday to redevelop central portion of mall into town center.
More than 200 people crowded into the community room at Landmark Mall on Monday night to hear how the Howard Hughes Corp. plans to redevelop the central portion of the mall into seven blocks in an urban town center with retail, restaurants and residential space. Howard Hughes, Sears and Macy’s each own about a third of the mall and parking lots. The redevelopment plans would affect only what Howard Hughes owns, and Sears and Macy’s would become stand-alone stores connected by a pedestrian walkway through the street blocks. John Simon, Howard Hughes executive vice president of strategic planning, said Monday the company’s plans call for the central portion of the mall to be demolished and replaced by seven small blocks of mixed-use …
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Come and learn more about redevelopment plans.
Alexandria residents are invited to a public meeting Monday to learn more about plans to demolish and redevelop the central section of Landmark Mall. The Howard Hughes Corp., which owns the central portion of the mall, has submitted plans to the city to redevelop part of the mall between Sears and Macy's. The public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the mall in the community room on Level 2, near Bath and Body Works. The proposal calls for demolition of the two-story central area of the mall and replacement of this portion with a mixed-use residential and retail complex with a traditional street grid, sidewalks, trees and open space. The application calls for approximately 250,000 to 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, with …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Developments surrounding the plans for Landmark Mall, the Cherry Blossom Festival and other stories made the list of the 10 most-read stories on West End Alexandria Patch in March.
West End Alexandria Patch’s most read story for March by far was our Guide: 2013 Cherry Blossom Peak Dates and Cherry Blossom Festival. News about Landmark Mall also peppered the list of top 10 stories for the month. The second most-read story was City Receives Landmark Mall Redevelopment Plans, followed by Second Chance to see the Comet Pan-STARRS. The fourth most-read story was Public Meeting Scheduled on Landmark Mall Plans. That was followed by Return of the 17-Year Cicada Expected This Spring and Landmark Gateway Developer Seeking New Retail. The remainder of the top 10 stories, in order, were Landmark Mall Redevelopment Plans Could Come in Spring, Restaurant Inspections: 4 Restaurants Checked Recently, No More Wet Feet: Holmes Run …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The annual carnival in the mall parking lot offers rides, food and drink, games.
Reithoffer Carnival is scheduled to open at 5 p.m. today just outside Landmark Mall. The carnival is open daily through Sunday, April 14. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 5 to 11 p.m, Friday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday from 1 to 11 p.m., according to the mall's website. The entrance fee is $2. Ticket prices are $1.25 for one ticket, $21 for 20 tickets and $51 for 55 tickets. Each ride is 3 to 5 tickets. Reithoffer Shows travels February through November up and down the East Coast, according to the company's website.
The Howard Hughes Corp. plans to demolish the central area of the mall and replace it with a mixed-use residential and retail complex.
Alexandria residents are invited to a public meeting April 8 to learn more about plans to demolish and redevelop the central section of Landmark Mall. The Howard Hughes Corp., which owns the central portion of the mall, has submitted plans to the city to redevelop part of the mall between Sears and Macy's. The public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the mall in the community room on Level 2, near Bath and Body Works. The proposal calls for demolition of the two-story central area of the mall and replacement of this portion with a mixed-use residential and retail complex with a traditional street grid, sidewalks, trees and open space. The application calls for approximately 250,000 to 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, with …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The Easter Bunny is available for photo ops at Landmark Mall.
Landmark Mall is offering the opportunity to take photos with the Easter Bunny. Children and families can take photos with him throughout the rest of the week. The Easter Bunny will be available at the mall through March 30, the Saturday before Easter Sunday. Families can take photos from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A variety of photo package price options are available. Train rides are available for $4. Train hours are Thursday and Friday, 12 noon to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Landmark Mall is also providing an online Easter coloring storybook. Children can receive an online letter from the Easter Bunny and virtually paint pictures from the story of how the Easter Bunny came to be.
Beth Lawton
7:20 am on Thursday, May 2, 2013
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