Former Fleming’s Steakhouse in Hilldale to come back to life | Economic news
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This 7,100 square foot building at the corner of Midvale Boulevard and University Avenue has been empty for nearly two years. A Creando Exploritorium kindergarten should open this summer in about half of the building.
BARRY ADAMS, STATE NEWSPAPER
The 7,100 square foot Fleming’s opened in 2006, just at the start of the malls transformation that has since added millions of dollars in upgrades. It included the conversion of the indoor shopping center into an outdoor center with green spaces, parking garages and plazas. Additions have included a Target, Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co., Apple Store, LL Bean and several restaurants.
Hilldale intends to expand south with a spectacular project that could include apartments, a hotel, retail, restaurants and a plaza for ice skating and entertainment.
WS Development, USA, Realm Collaborative, Snyder Associates
City Council on Tuesday approved changes that pave the way for a future expansion of the Hilldale Shopping Centre, which could include more retail space, an outdoor plaza and potentially a hotel or living quarters.
According to the plan, Hilldale would expand adjacent former BMO Harris Bank property – purchased by mall owner WS Development in 2017 – and a parking lot, both immediately south of the existing mall. The expansion could include four new two- to six-story buildings as well as a possible renovation of the existing AMC theater building into retail space if the movie company does not renew its lease.
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