What is the future of urban planning for vast, underutilized suburban malls? This session will highlight the Stonestown Galleria redevelopment project, which provides a compelling case study for addressing dire regional housing needs.
Join us to examine how multidisciplinary collaboration transformed 30 acres of surface parking into a vibrant, integrated neighborhood with 3,500 new homes, parks, and a retail main street (all while keeping the existing mall operational). You'll gain actionable insights into phased development and the use of performance-based code to expedite approvals—a proven model for converting these legacy properties into thriving, people-first communities.
Learning Objectives
- Review strategies for unlocking underutilized land for large-scale, mixed-use redevelopment.
- Learn how to develop objective, performance-based code that is flexible for innovation and eases the approval process.
- Analyze a phased development approach that maintains the economic viability of an existing retail center during long-term construction.
- Discuss how architects can shape the vision and outcomes of complex urban infill projects through multidisciplinary collaboration.