Malls · Michigan
Oakland Mall
Operating mall (1.5M sq ft) repurposing space for civic uses; adjacent to I-75 and community center; peer projects show similar strategy. · summary, model-written
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Site profile5 elements · what this retrofit is built with · tap a chip for the evidence
30,000+ vehicles a day on an adjacent road
This site: 151,277 on N I 75 fhwa-hpms · all sites with thisInterstate or freeway within 600 m
This site: N I 75 fhwa-hpms · all sites with this1M+ sq ft GLA
This site: 1,500,000 sq ft newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisReinhabited
This site: Oakland Mall began repurposing vacant space left by departing anchors for community-focused uses, including showcasing local art, and hosting events and… record · all sites with thisCivic and government
This site: …new_use field newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisNow
| Status | OperatingWikipedia no source |
|---|---|
| Strategy | ReinhabitedWikipedia no source |
| New uses | civicWikipedia no source |
| What is there now | Oakland Mall began repurposing vacant space left by departing anchors for community-focused uses, including showcasing local art, and hosting events and fundraisers benefiting local organizations.newtypes-extraction reported |
Securitised debt and public filers
Filings (2001 to date) that name “Oakland Mall” and “Troy” (63 hits, first 63 sampled, 8 other filers such as tenants left out). Only weak matches to commercial-mortgage trusts: the mall may have backed a securitised loan, or may just be mentioned in the filing; several trusts usually means one loan split into pari-passu notes. Earliest trust filing in the sample 2004-05-04 (a sample date, not the issuance date); candidate loan vintage 2013 from the trust name (weak match). Whether the loan is still in the pool, in special servicing or repaid is in the trust's monthly distribution reports, which are not searchable here. Text matches, not a title search. Open the search · all trusts.
| Kind | Filer | Filings | Dates | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMBS trust (weak) | Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2013-LC12 | 4 | 2013-07-30 to 2013-10-15 | 8-K 2, 8-K/A 2 |
| CMBS trust (weak) | JP MORGAN CHASE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP | 1 | 2004-05-04 to 2004-05-04 | 8-K 1 |
| CMBS trust (weak) | WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2013-C14 | 1 | 2013-10-15 to 2013-10-15 | 8-K/A 1 |
| Public owner (strong) | SHURGARD STORAGE CENTERS INC | 11 | 2001-12-04 to 2006-05-24 | 8-K 5, 10-K/A 3, 10-K 3 |
| Public owner (strong) | Seritage Growth Properties (SRG, SRG-PA) | 6 | 2016-03-11 to 2020-03-02 | 10-K 5, 8-K 1 |
| Public owner (strong) | Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust (CPPTL) | 5 | 2022-03-14 to 2026-03-13 | 10-K 5 |
| Public owner (weak) | Public Storage (PSA, PSA-PF, PSA-PG, PSA-PH, PSA-PI, PSA-PJ, PSA-PK, PSA-PL, PSA-PM, PSA-PN, PSA-PO, PSA-PP, PSA-PQ) | 8 | 2008-02-29 to 2015-02-25 | 10-K 8 |
| Public owner (weak) | PUBLIC STORAGE INC /CA | 1 | 2007-03-01 to 2007-03-01 | 10-K 1 |
Site context
| Housing permits, Oakland County (MI), 2024 | 961 units in 5+ unit buildings, 55 in 2–4, 1,870 single-family; 2023: 530 in 5+Census BPS |
|---|---|
| Other atlas sites nearby | 2 within 10 km, 19 within 25 km: Universal Mall (4.5 km); Troy Community Center (4.5 km)computed |
| Retail trade in the county, 2025 (BLS QCEW) | 69,758 jobs in 4,802 establishments; average annual pay $46,445; employment location quotient 0.98; employment -2.5% on the yearBLS QCEW 2025, NAICS 44-45, private |
| Jobs located in the tract, 2021 | 22,996 jobs; 1,602 in retail trade, 567 in accommodation and food (workplace blocks summed to tract 26125197400)Census LEHD LODES8 WAC 2021 |
| Upward mobility (Opportunity Atlas, 2010 tract) | children of low-income (25th percentile) families reached the 39th income percentile as adults; 2.2% incarcerated at the 2010 count (97 children in the sample); born 1978–83, measured 2014–15Opportunity Insights |
| Food access (USDA FARA 2019, 2010 tract) | not a low-access tract at 1 mile; 0% of residents more than 1 mile from a supermarket; poverty rate 10.5%; median family income $66,473; 221 SNAP householdsUSDA ERS |
| Schools | Lamphere Public Schools (KG-12); 0 public schools within 1 mileNCES EDGE |
| Elevation | 638 ft above sea level at the site pointUSGS 3DEP |
| Storm events in the county, 2016-2025 | 209 county-logged events: 160 thunderstorm wind, 29 hail, 11 flash flood, 4 flood; $24,912,500 property damage reported; forecast-zone events (most flood, winter and heat) not countedNOAA Storm Events |
| Homes for sale in ZIP 48083, 2026-09 | median list price $386,225 (+2.7% on the year); 41 active listings; median 36 days on market; 25% with a price cutRealtor.com Research |
| Retail trade in the county, 2012 to 2023 | 4,461 establishments (-9%); 70,092 jobs (-0%)Census CBP |
| Housing market in the county | typical home value $365,826 (+2% 1 yr, +22% 5 yr); typical rent $1,726/mo (+4% 1 yr), 2026-09Zillow Research |
| Traffic on the busiest road within 600 m (2024) | 151,277 vehicles a day on N I 75 (Interstate, 8 lanes); 7,866 trucks; 30 counted segmentsFHWA HPMS |
Summary, model-written
Oakland Mall (Troy, MI) remains operating as an enclosed super-regional mall (1.5M sq ft GLA) with a 'reinhabit' strategy. It is repurposing vacant anchor space for community uses (local art, events, fundraisers for local orgs), per after_notes. New use is listed as 'civic' but details are limited.
Why. Status: operating. Strategy: reinhabit (confirmed in record). Key assets: 1.5M sq ft GLA (large site), adjacent to I-75 (151k ADT), within 4.5km of Universal Mall (operating) and Troy Community Center (built).
Where it stands. Peer analysis shows 5 similar projects in MI/CA with 'reinhabit' strategy (scores 6.0-7.0). EDGAR data shows ownership shifts (Seritage, Public Storage) and tenant history (e.g., JCPenney, Dick's Sporting Goods anchors).
For a planner
- Adjacent to I-75 (high traffic), 4.5km from Troy Community Center.
- Repurposing vacant space for civic programming (local art/events), but specific programs not detailed.
For a developer
- 1.5M sq ft GLA is a key asset (opp_reasons cite 'large site').
- No current tenant list beyond anchors (JCPenney, Dick's, At Home, Slime Studio, Hobby Lobby) in narrative excerpt.
- No financials, occupancy rate, or timeline for civic conversion provided.
What we do not know yet
- 'Civic' new use lacks detail (e.g., specific programs, scale).
- No data on current vacancy rates or success of repurposed space.
- EDGAR shows tenant departures (e.g., May Department Stores, AeroPostale) but no current tenant list.
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Similar sites
- Pontiac Centerpoint Campus – Central, Pontiac, MI · Office parks · similar GLA (1,200,000 sq ft); same strategy: reinhabit; also in MI
- Wonderland Mall, Livonia, MI · Malls · same strategy: reinhabit; also in MI; 26 km away
- Fairlane Town Center, Dearborn, MI · Malls · same strategy: reinhabit; also in MI; 26 km away
- Southgate Shopping Center, Southgate, MI · Strip centers · same strategy: reinhabit; also in MI; 38 km away
Elsewhere on the web
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Multifamily screen
- retrofit already built
- 1,500,000 sq ft GLA (large site)
Inputs: record fields (size, status) and county Census ACS 2018–2023 figures (growth, rent). How the points work. Not a recommendation.
History and original facts
| Gross leasable area | 1,500,000 sq ftnewtypes-extraction |
|---|---|
| Anchors | Hudson's, S. S. Kresge dime store |
| County | Oakland County |
| Census division | 3 · East North Central |
| Notes | Draft from Wikipedia, model-extracted, unreviewed: Oakland Mall, an enclosed super-regional shopping mall opened in 1968 in Troy, Michigan, is repurposing vacant anchor space for community-focused uses like local art displays and charity events. |
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Background
Oakland Mall is an enclosed super-regional shopping mall in Troy, Michigan. It is located in the northwest corner of the intersection of 14 Mile and John R. roads, adjacent to Interstate 75 (Chrysler Freeway). The mall features 116 stores, including a food court, plus several big-box stores on the periphery. The mall has 1,500,000 square feet (140,000 m2). It is anchored by JCPenney, Dick's Sporting Goods, At Home, Slime Studio, and Hobby Lobby. == History == The first store to open at the site of the Oakland Mall was Sears, which opened in 1965. In 1968, the mall itself opened, featuring Hudson's as another anchor. Also included was an S. S. Kresge dime store.
Excerpt from Wikipedia (authors and history), CC BY-SA 4.0. May be older than the record above.
Sources
- Oakland Mall · CC BY-SA 4.0
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