The former Northridge Mall site on Milwaukee’s north side has been completely demolished after sitting empty for more than 20 years, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for the 58-acre property now being called “Granville Station.”
City officials held a press conference to recognize the completion of the demolition phase and launch a public process to decide the site’s future.
“It was the hub in this whole area, and when it was gone, it drained the whole area,” said Clifton Pope, a resident who remembers the mall’s heyday.
The mall became a symbol of disinvestment and missed opportunity after its closure. For years, the abandoned structure was plagued by fire, neglect, vandalism, arson, and legal troubles that stalled redevelopment efforts.
Now, residents are sharing their vision for what should replace it…