Mall Decline and Urban Development Tensions

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Once bustling, The Mall at Tuttle Crossing is now a ghost town with broken escalators and empty stores, sparking questions about its decline while nearby malls thrive. Meanwhile, downtown development stalls on a $600M project, old neighborhoods get razed for student housing, and a developer faces a serious lawsuit—all amid heated debates over rapid growth and community resistance. Developers may be steering clear of apartments for senior living, avoiding backlash. And as Polaris Fashion Place hits its 25th anniversary, it’s rethinking its future amid booming entertainment growth. Support the…