When this North Texas mall opened nearly 40 years ago, it drew shoppers with a lineup of major department stores and a 12-screen Cinemark theater. Today, with as much as half the mall vacant, its owners are planning on a transformative revival.
The majority owners of The Vista, at 2401 S. Stemmons Fwy in Lewisville, are working to finalize zoning for a mixed-use redevelopment planned for the site, possibly by the end of the year, as first reported by the Dallas Business Journal. Conceptual plans envision a dramatically different future for the property as traditional malls face a nationwide popularity struggle.
The City of Lewisville and Michael Jang, an attorney for Hankook Property Management Co. Inc., an affiliate of the mall’s majority owner, did not immediately respond to Chron’s request for comment Wednesday.
What could be built?
The City of Lewisville reviewed potential plans for The Vista redevelopment at a February 2025 meeting. Officials described the details as flexible and conceptual, with a mix of housing, retail, entertainment and public gathering spaces…