I actually owned a mall store a few years ago and mall management told us all about the development plans. They look to demolish a big box space on one end and

I actually owned a mall store a few years ago and mall management told us all about the development plans. They look to demolish a big box space on one end and then create an outdoor green space, amphitheater and area for standalone restaurants and shops on the property. And then add apartments near all that to create a desirable and appealing premium rental environment. All of this was while the mall was plenty busy. It’s just the direction they were moving to adapt in a changing world. Some mall management is a lot more forward thinking that others and that had to be kept in mind. Poorly managed malls fail quickly.