Looks like Westland Mall will be the next legacy mall that will be redeveloped in Metro Detroit. The city wants to see a "downtown-style" project at the site. We will see what happens.

Westland mall is an 'eyesore'; here's what city wants to do with property

"It’s just deteriorating on all fronts," Mayor Mike Londeau said. "The signage is fading, the lighting is bad at night and the security – or the lack thereof – leaves people feeling unsafe." Londeau recently announced a task force made up of city administrators that will explore purchasing the mall property. The group will work with industry experts and stakeholders to determine cost, development opportunities and more.

"We’re interested in the property, not the mall itself," Londeau said. "We’d want to see a mixed use, public-private partnership there." Namdar Realty Group, which owns the mall and is based in New York, declined an interview request. Westland Shopping Center management also asked Hometown Life to leave the property for speaking with customers earlier this month, citing a "no media" policy. The mayor described the mall as an "eyesore" and said it's something residents complain about. He thinks a downtown-like development would create opportunities for the community to come together and "bring Westland into the future." Londeau said he's inspired by the downtowns in nearby cities such as Plymouth and Northville.
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