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How Lakeshore Mall tenants are grappling with redevelopment plans

Shoppers walk through Lakeshore Mall Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, where big changes are being planned for the coming years. The mall’s owner, Atlanta-based Branch Properties, said in a news release that it plans to transform Lakeshore “into a walkable, open-air destination that will serve as a catalyst for economic growth and fill the need for a dynamic community gathering place.” - photo by Scott Rogers

12122024 LAKESHORE 10.jpg — Shoppers walk through Lakeshore Mall Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, where big changes are being planned for the coming years. The mall’s owner, Atlanta-based Branch Properties, said in a news release that it plans to transform Lakeshore “into a walkable, open-air destination that will serve as a catalyst for economic growth and fill the need for a dynamic community gathering place.” - photo by Scott Rogers

Yes, Lakeshore Mall looks like a ghost town at times. But people who lease space want residents to know the mall is still open for business since a planned redevelopment won’t start for at least another 2 years.