Collin Creek Mall
former shopping mall in Plano, Texas, U.S
Collin Creek Mall was a regional mall in Plano, Texas. The two-level, 1.1-million-square-foot (100,000 m2) structure was developed in July 1981 and was located on the western side of North Central Expressway (US 75) near President George Bush Turnpike. The mall's name was a combination of Collin County and Spring Creek, the latter of which it was built on top of.
In 2019, following years of decline, competition from newer malls, and several ownership changes, the mall was closed for redevelopment. The structure has since been partially demolished, with the former atrium and wings set to be used as part of a $1 billion mixed-use development.
History
1977–1981: Development and opening
Initially a rural area on the fringe of Dallas, Collin County experienced heavy growth starting in the late 1970s. The City of Plano was especially impacted due to its location along the North Central Expressway (US 75) and relative proximity to Dallas, growing from 18,000 people to 72,000 by the end of the decade. In 1977, seeking to take advantage of the influx, department store conglomerate Federated Department Stores (now Macy's, Inc.) announced plans to construct a new mall in Plano through its real-estate arm, Federated Stores Realty. The mall was intended to serve Collin County shoppers along US 75, with advertisements listing its trade area stretching as far north as Van Alstyne.
The company hired the Baltimore, Maryland-based architectural firm RTKL Associates to design the mall.
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