Retail Developers Focus on “Density of Experiences,” Deemphasize Fashion

“If you haven’t struck your pickleball court deal yet, you better get started.”

That was the advice of Bob Young, executive managing director of Weitzman, during a session titled “The Retail Renaissance” at ULI’s Fall Meeting in Dallas.

A trendy sport being played by all age groups, pickleball is just one of the ways developers are taking a fresh look at the retail space as malls seek to rework their tenant mix: by including more outdoor spaces.

Young was joined at the session by Steven Levin, founder and chief executive officer, Centennial Real Estate; Tip Housewright, president, Omniplan Architects; Terry Montesi, CEO, Trademark Property Company; and Barney McAuley, managing director, Edge Realty Capital Markets; Terrence Maiden, founder and CEO of Russell Glen Company, was the moderator. (READ MORE)