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The City of Atlanta has acquired the historic Mall West End, which will be redeveloped into a mixed-use project.

The redevelopment process is budgeted at $450 million and is expected to begin in 2025, with phase one completion slated for 2026. The current plan for the 12-acre property includes approximately 125,000 square feet of retail – including a grocery store, fitness center, food and beverage, and local boutiques – along with approximately 900 mixed-income rental units, a minimum of 10,00 square foot of affordable commercial space allocated for qualified small businesses, student-targeted housing, a planned 150-key hotel and a planned 12,000 square feet of medical office space.

The site’s housing component will be divided into 70% workforce housing, 20% affordable at 50% AMI, and 10% at 80% AMI.

The mall opened in 1972 and quickly became the commercial center for Atlanta’s predominantly Black West End community, attracting both national franchises and independent entrepreneurial endeavors among its more than 50 retail units. The mall faced financial challenges in recent years and three earlier attempts to redevelop the property failed to take root.

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City officials did not disclose the purchase price for the property, although the announcement for the project stated that funding included a $5 million acquisition loan from Atlanta Urban Development, $5 million from Atlanta Beltline Inc. and $19 million in acquisition financing provided by Merchants Capital. The redevelopment effort will be led by BRP Companies and The Prusik Group.

“This is a long-awaited new era for the West End. This is not just a redevelopment of the Mall West End – this is fulfilling a commitment to a community,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. “Our Administration is dedicated to creating affordable housing and vibrant business spaces that respect and preserve the rich legacy of this historic neighborhood. Together with our partners, we will work to ensure the heart and soul of the West End continues to thrive under our stewardship.”

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