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Tysons Corner mall slated to get $100 million makeover
A $100 million facelift is in the works for Tysons Corner Center.
Why it matters: The mall — one of the East Coast's largest — is a major anchor of the Tysons area, which has seen a swath of development and is a huge economic booster for Fairfax County.
State of play: A "strategic redevelopment" of Tysons Corner will see the west end of the mall containing Bloomingdale's and Macy's turned into "a vibrant and walkable retail, dining and entertainment district, anchored by upscale dining and a luxury market," according to a presentation released last month by the property's owner, Macerich.
Renderings for the project — first reported by Washington Business Journal — show visitors walking along an outdoor shopping area with outdoor seating.
Yes, but: Stock up on those Bitty Babies while you can, people: This could signal the end for the Tysons American Girl Doll Store. (Pour one out for the time Mimi tried to get tipsy there. #neverforget)
The plans show the existing American Girl Doll site in a "before" image; it's replaced by a storefront reading "Market" in the "after" rendering.
Zoom in: The $100 million glow up includes $66 million in retailer investments for store refreshes, per the presentation.
