Granville Station Redevelopment
(former Northridge Mall site)
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For decades, Northridge Mall on Milwaukee’s northwest side served as an economic catalyst for local workers, businesses, and residents throughout the region. Since the mall closed in 2003, portions of the property have been redeveloped as standalone retail stores, while other areas have been left to deteriorate. The City of Milwaukee is actively working to promote, encourage, and support public safety measures and private investment at the former Northridge Mall that will move the Granville Area forward.
The former Northridge Mall area is currently made up of thirteen properties with four owners. A map showing the current site ownership can be found here.
City’s Objectives
- Ensure Granville Station becomes an asset to the local residents, surrounding businesses, and the region.
- Protect the health and safety of the public, the City’s first responders, and private property owners near the former Northridge Mall.
- Work with the Granville Business Improvement District, local residents, and area businesses to update plans for Granville Station. Learn more about Granville area planning to-date, and participate now on Engage MKE.
- Update the infrastructure and utilities surrounding the former mall to promote catalytic, ground-up development and job creation.
In January 2024, the City of Milwaukee took possession of three properties comprising of the former Northridge Mall through tax foreclosure. These properties include: 9009 and 9101 N. Granville Station Road and 8221 W. Northridge Mall Road. The City is now working to abate the asbestos, raze the former mall buildings, and clear the site. Throughout 2024 and 2025 there will be significant demolition activity and utility work occurring in the area. This work will includes asbestos abatement, hazardous materials removal, lead-based paint abatement, mechanical demolition, earthwork, and plumbing.
Granville Station (former Northridge Mall): NEWS
- January 30, 2025: Northridge Mall JC Penney Store Demolition in Full Swing (Milw. Journal Sentinel)
- November 19, 2024: Demolition of Northridge Reaches Key Milestone (Urban Milwaukee)
- November 11, 2024: Clean Slate: Northridge Mall Demolition Provides Chance to Rejuvenate (BizTimes)
- September 16, 2024: Northridge Mall Demo Crew Relocates Bees (Milw. Journal Sentinel)
- August 5, 2024: Town Hall meeting coverage (620 WTMJ radio)
- July 11, 2024: City Hiring GRAEF for Northridge Mall Replacement Design (Urban Milwaukee)
- July 1, 2024: Final Look Inside: Northridge Mall (Fox 6)
- June 24, 2024: Veit Submits Winning Bid to Demolish Northridge Mall. (Urban Milwaukee)
- June 7, 2024: Northridge Mall's demolition continues as city seeks input on new uses. Here's an inside look. (Milw. Journal Sentinel)
- May 16, 2024: See Inside Northridge Mall Before It's Demolished (Urban Milwaukee)
- May 1, 2024: Presentation provided to the Granville Advisory Board regarding the fromer Northridge Mall
- May 1, 2024: Demolition at the former Northridge Mall takes big step forward (WTMJ 4) - The bid specifications are available on the City's Department of Neighborhood Services bid solicitation website.
- March 20, 2024: Exterior, Structural Demolition Expected to Begin at the Former Boston Store (Urban Milwaukee)
- February 27, 2024: Redevelopment of Northridge site must attract jobs (BizTimes)
- February 26, 2024: Future use of former Northridge Mall site could require "fine-grained thinking' (BizTimes)
- January 25, 2024: Judge agrees to grant ownership of Northridge Mall to City (WTMJ 4)
What will happen over the next year?
Winter 2024
- Security measures will be implemented throughout the former mall complex
- Environmental consultants will complete asbestos and hazardous materials assessment of the former mall buildings
- Engineers will complete an infrastructure analysis of the mall properties
- The City will advertise a public bid for a perimeter fence
- The City will begin demolition of the former Boston Store
Spring 2024
- The City will prepare bid specifications for asbestos abatement and demolition of the old mall buildings
- The City will get approvals from permitting and regulatory agencies for utility work
- The City anticipates advertising a public bid for asbestos abatement and demolition of the mall buildings
Summer 2024
- The City anticipates starting asbestos abatement, hazardous materials removal, and interior cleanup (6-8 month process)
- The City anticipates starting the utility re-alignment activities
Fall/Winter 2024 - Summer 2025
Summer 2025
- The City anticipates starting earth work, site grading, and interim stormwater plan implementation
Fall 2025
- The City anticipates finishing the demolition work of the former mall buildings and getting the site ready for ground up development
Community Vision for the Site
The Northwest Side Area Plan was adopted by the Milwaukee Common Council in 2008 and the Granville Strategic Action Plan and Land Use Study was adopted in 2017. The most recent effort was also supported by a community led design charrette that culminated in creating a vision for Granville Station (also known as the former Northridge Mall). This process involved revisiting the Strategic Action Plan, examining the business diversity of the neighborhood, and conducting a series of Focus Groups to gather input from various stakeholders including lenders, developers, residents, City officials, agency leaders, and business owners. The intent of the charette process is to explore and evaluate development ideas and possibilities.
The outcome of the Granville Design Charrette included recommendations for new ground up mixed-used development that includes residential, retail, light industrial, and public green space. Redevelopment goals include new job opportunities, a mix of housing types, commercial uses, and increase of greenspace and landscaping.
The City is currently undertaking a planning effort to further refine the vision for the future of Northridge. A report will be released in the fall of 2025.
Community Meeting and Planning Open House
On March 19, 2025, the Department of City Development hosted a community meeting and open house to engage community members and other stakeholders about future development at the former Northridge Mall site. Meeting attendees were encouraged to view a series of display boards, ask questions to the planning team, and provide comments regarding potential development alternatives. A link to the display boards from the March 19 meeting is below. Questions or comments regarding the materials can be directed to [email protected].
Displays from March 19th Community Meeting
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