Adaptive Spaces

Mixed-Use Redevelopment Brings New Life to Greater Philadelphia's Outdated Malls

June 3, 2025 4 Minute Read

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- Driven by changing consumer habits and challenges facing traditional retail, outdated malls are being redeveloped into mixed-use spaces.


- Mixed-use redevelopment creates value by attracting new residents and businesses and fostering vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods while mitigating risk for developers.


- Several Greater Philadelphia malls are undergoing successful conversions which are seeing increased occupancy and investment.


- Existing property owners are also investing in redevelopment with companies like PREIT repurposing their existing properties, including adding residential units to their malls and redeveloping obsolete office spaces.