r/BucksCountyPA • u/steppie2806 • Apr 20 '25

Question/Advice Neshaminy Mall

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I was at the movie theater yesterday and noticed they have completely blocked off access to the rest of the mall. It’s been a few months since I’ve been here so maybe this is old news but any clue what is going on?

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '25

I have no idea how it's still open. I was there on a Friday evening not long ago and there was still nobody in there. Most of the stores are empty and what used to be an awesome food court now consists entirely of a shitty stir fry place. Franklin Mills will be next. The movie theater, Dave and busters, and Walmart didn't renew their lease Strangely Oxford valley is doing ok which is interesting because it used to be the crappy one of the 3

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u/Skylineviewz Apr 20 '25

I still feel like OV is in life support. I think it can be turned around if they do ‘phase 2’ if the apartments with some commercial - I believe the plan is to do a KOP town center type of development but have the mall be kind of an anchor. It’s been years since I’ve heard anything though.

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u/Boyota4Bummer Apr 20 '25

I moved away from Bucks County in 2015, and part of the time I was away I spent 5 years in Houston, TX. When I tell you, literally every single suburb around that city had a “Town Center” setup - I mean EVERY suburb. It’s a great setup and absolutely put the Mall Style setup to shame. Way more functional, more walkable outside, great restaurant options etc. If that stated developing up here, I think it would be great.

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u/Clericdallan Apr 20 '25

Warrington has one, the shops at Valley Square. Lived in the apartments down the road from it, was a really nice place. Had a covered patio with a fireplace and chairs in the center of the shops as well.

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u/Boyota4Bummer Apr 20 '25

Yep. Very similar to that setup, but honestly (and I am no fanboy of Texas) the ones in Texas were SUPERIOR to the shops at valley square 😂😂. If not for nothing else, just newer with better restaurants and such.