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Uptown Mall redevelopment
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Sourced from Willmar meeting, Jul 20, 2026. ZoneWire tracks 22 projects in Willmar, MN, updated within 24h of every meeting.
Where this stands
Mall roughly 55% unoccupied; over 50% of tenant leases expire in 2026. Contemplates parceling off sections (JC Penney block, Kmart box, privately owned top section) under a comprehensive plan, converting to commercial space rather than retail. Includes stormwater/soil-and-water improvements (cistern, tree boulevards, green space on Fifth Avenue side), roof/HVAC/parking lot/mechanical repairs. ~2-year timeline funded by brownfield (50% match) and soil-and-water (10% match) grants plus two-track bonding; no tax abatement requested; intent to sell to local investors. Owner property taxes ~$207,000-$270,000/year. No commitments made.
- Project
- Uptown Mall redevelopment
- Asset class
- Commercial
- Developer
- Kandiyohi County Economic Development
- Location
- Uptown Mall, between First Street and Fifth Avenue, Willmar
- County
- Willmar, MN
- Jurisdiction
- Willmar
- Current status
- Under Review
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