Residential spaces, hotel, and more retail stores could come to Mid City Mall after sale
The staple in the Highlands neighborhood is up for sale.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Apartments and a boutique hotel could come to the space where Mid City Mall currently sits. The Highlands staple is on sale and people from all over the country are interested in it.
WAVE News spoke with Craig Collins, the senior director at Cushman & Wakefield, the real estate firm handling the sale of Mid City Mall. He said he didn’t have time on Friday for an on-camera interview, but he mentioned over the phone that they are searching for a developer that can bring multi-tenant, multi-use development to the site.
Collins revealed there have been conversations about bringing larger retail stores, more residential spaces, and even a boutique hotel to that space. He also said there is a priority to keep the vibe of the Highlands intact.
People who live along Bardstown Road said preserving the history of the space along with convenience, is something they hope the developers don’t forget.
“I go to the second-hand store here like once a week, do my thrifting and the grocery store is amazing,” Michael Gross, who lives in the area, mentioned. “And then it’s the only movie theater for miles in either direction off of Bardstown Road, so I really enjoy coming here for a little time off.”
Gross said he is curious about the future of the mall, particularly the impact it could have on both business owners and customers.
“A lot of people who have the convenience of just being able to walk here and they don’t have a car, they’re going to lose a lot as far as a great grocery store, an amazing movie theater, and Ramen House is one of my favorite restaurants,” he added. “It’s definitely gonna be a loss and it’s gonna put a lot of people out of business too.”
That’s a feeling Mary Jane Emrich echoed.
“Just improve what’s here, whatever that would take and don’t close businesses,” she commented. “Don’t gentrify.”
WAVE News also spoke with Councilman Ben Reno-Weber, who represents the area in Metro Council. He described the sale as a “generational opportunity.”
Reno-Weber also pointed out they want to keep ValuMarket and the public library in that spot. He added there will be opportunities for residents to give their input on the future of Mid City Mall.
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