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The Latest Crossroads Mall Redevelopment Project

In case you missed it, there’s a new plan for the Crossroads site at 72nd and Dodge. Since it was originally purchased 15 years, there have been a number of failed attempts to redevelop the site at one of the city’s busiest intersections. This time the $900M project is being led by Woodbury Corporation. The…

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In case you missed it, there’s a new plan for the Crossroads site at 72nd and Dodge. Since it was originally purchased 15 years, there have been a number of failed attempts to redevelop the site at one of the city’s busiest intersections.

The latest version of the Crossroads redevelopment includes a public plaza surrounded by retailers and office space, shown here in a rendering. (Courtesy of Holland Basham Architects)

This time the $900M project is being led by Woodbury Corporation. The Utah-based company likes to take over and redevelop old shopping centers and has ongoing projects in Lincoln and Grand Island.

A retail corner in the first phase of the Crossroads redevelopment plan at the busy corner of 72nd and Dodge Streets in Omaha. (Courtesy of Holland Basham Architects)

Construction of the mixed-use development is expected to begin in the spring with a 92,000 sq ft entertainment complex, a 40,000 sq ft outdoor plaza that is surrounded by retail and office space. It also includes an apartment complex with ground-level retail. The city will build and operate three parking garages on the site with two of them being below ground.

Map of the new Crossroads plan (Courtesy of Holland Basham Architects, Woodbury)

The first phase of the project is expected to be completed in 2026 or 2027 with the entire site being developed by 2032.

There are other major changes underway in this section of Omaha that has long needed redevelopment. They included the new central library on the SW corner and a soon-to-be announced major project on the NE corner where Petco currently sits.

What are your thoughts on this latest proposal? From what I’ve read, it seems like it may actually come to fruition given the track record of Woodbury. I’d love to hear what you have to say so feel free to leave a comment.

Until next time, keep exploring!

More pictures

The site of the future Crossroads Mall, looking east on Dodge Street from Papio Creek in August 1946. Courtesy Omaha World-Herald.
Crossroads in 1961 at Thanksgiving time. Courtesy Omaha World-Herald.
Landscaping at Crossroads Mall in June 1961. Courtesy Omaha World-Herald.
Shoppers in June 1961 at the Crossroads arcade, where 24 stores lined the air-conditioned mall was opened in 1960 by Brandeis Department Store. It was anchored by Brandeis and Sears, Roebuck & Co. Courtesy Omaha World-Herald.
Crossroads Mall at 72nd and Dodge Streets is seen from above in 2014. Courtesy Omaha World-Herald.
Demolition of the Crossroads Mall in 2021. Courtesy Omaha World-Herald.
Demolition of the Crossroads Mall in 2021. Courtesy Omaha World-Herald.
The Swivel Apartments between West Lanes and the Petco is another recently completed project.
Rendering of the Central Public Library at 72nd and Dodge. Courtesy of the Omaha Public Library.

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3 responses to “The Latest Crossroads Mall Redevelopment Project”

  1. william12a Avatar
    william12a

    Don’t understand Why the existing parking garage is being torn down.  Such a waste….

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    1. Omaha Exploration Avatar
      Omaha Exploration

      The developers consider it a prominent spot that could be better served by having something better in that spot.

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  2. Ronald Herman Avatar
    Ronald Herman

    I am absolutely thrilled to see that there will be a multi level apartment complex on the North side of this project.
    That is because I live directely North of Cass St. on 74th Street.
    Ronald Herman
    509 N 74th Street,
    Omaha, NE 68114

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