A new mixed-use development, Lulah Hills, is set to rise in some of the most prime real estate in DeKalb County. To make way for the project, North DeKalb Mall, is set to be demolished on June 26, 2024.
Real estate developer Edens, along with Decide DeKalb and elected DeKalb County officials, have scheduled a press conference on June 26 to kick off the demolition of North DeKalb Mall.
What Is Lulah Hills?
Lulah Hills is a 73-acre mixed-use destination that will feature 320,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 1,700 multi-family units, 100 townhomes, a 150-room hotel, and a trail connecting to Emory University. This project is being spearheaded by Edens, in collaboration with Decide DeKalb and DeKalb County officials.
The Demise of North DeKalb Mall
North DeKalb Mall, a major shopping destination for two decades after its opening in 1965, is now largely vacant, with only a Marshalls clothing retailer and an AMC movie theater remaining. Located about three miles northeast of downtown Decatur, the mall has been the subject of redevelopment talks for years as its retail spaces have emptied and its corridors have grown darker.
The Future of the Site
Edens plans to transform the North DeKalb Mall property into a diversified town center called Lulah Hills. Preliminary renderings suggest that this mixed-use lifestyle complex could resemble Halcyon or Avalon in Atlanta’s northern suburbs.
Completion Timeline
The first phases of Lulah Hills are expected to be completed by 2025.
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