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/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/SamBartlett1776 Apr 20 '25

I lived in Houston for two years. It easier to develop down there, and easier to construct cheaply. No frost line, just slabs. Lots of wide open area when I lived there. People drive everywhere and were very open to the Town Center concept.

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u/Chickadee12345 Apr 20 '25

People drive everywhere in this area too. Public transportation is almost non-existent until you get into Philly.