Here's What The Woburn Mall Makeover Could Look Like

WOBURN, MA -- An architectural firm hired by Woburn Mall owner Edens LLC offered a first glimpse of a proposed makeover of the property, which includes 400 apartments, an eight-screen building and an open-air retail concept similar to those found in so-called lifestyle centers in Lynnfield, Dedham and Somerville. Hartford-based Amenta Emma Architects said Edens hopes to complete work on the makeover by November 2019.

Under the preliminary plan, which has not been formally submitted to the city, T.J. Maxx and DSW Inc. would be relocated to newly-constructed buildings that are connected by pedestrian walkways and outdoor green spaces. The plan calls for 175,000 square feet of retail space.

Edens, which purchased the property for $44 million last year, got approval for a preliminary subdivision of the property from the Woburn Planning Board earlier this month. That was the first step in the approval process. Edens is still working with city officials to develop a finalized plan for the property.

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