You already know the Neshaminy Mall has been running on low battery, nostalgia and fluorescent lighting for a while now. But the wait for what’s next is finally over.
Paramount Realty Services and Edgewood Properties (who snatched up the 108-acre site) are prepping the old girl for a makeover.
Because we’re dealing with two heavy hitters who practically hold degrees in suburban open-air centers across PA and South Jersey, nobody is surprised by the game plan.
The enclosed mall is getting kicked to the curb to make way for a modern, open-air town center vibe. They’re going full Miley and taking a wrecking ball to roughly half the indoor space to turn the whole center inside out.
Local chatter and early plans point to a few big additions: a Whole Foods, a Dick’s Sporting Goods and roughly 500 new residential units. So, not super original to be honest.
The idea is to bring hundreds of residents who will actually walk around buying iced coffees and groceries on any given Tuesday.
They’re also eyeing space for dedicated medical offices to take full advantage of that high traffic spot right off the Turnpike.
Don’t worry, Bucks tradition isn’t totally disappearing. Boscov’s isn’t going anywhere (because where else is your mom getting her holiday shopping done?) and neither are AMC Theatres or Barnes & Noble.
As a quick side note, the former Macy’s building was bought separately by Fusion Gyms for a fitness and entertainment hub. Original plans were based around a huge gym, resort style pool, mini golf, pickleball, a barbershop. You name it, Fusion wanted to build it. (that’s on hold for the moment)
It’s out with the 1970s indoor mall culture and in with the era where you shop, eat, and get your teeth cleaned all in the same parking lot. So basically also a mall. But outside.
How are you feeling about the switch to an open-air setup?
May you get a few nostalgic steps in before it’s gone,
Cait