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East Towne Mall

Imported, unreviewedRedevelopedRetrofit proposedMadison, WI

Proposed mixed-use redevelopment for housing on 15-acre site; vacancy since 2018; rezoned; county growth supports housing need. · summary, model-written

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Finance and pipeline
Retrofit in the pipelineThis site: …proposed record · all sites with this
Place
3+ other atlas sites within 10 kmThis site: 4 within 10 km computed · all sites with this
County permitting 2,000+ apartment units a yearThis site: 3,922 units, Dane County census-bps · all sites with this
Policy tool
RezoningThis site: The city rezoned the property to allow for mixed-use developments to go in on the site. newtypes-extraction · all sites with this
Scale
Under 20 acresThis site: 15 acres newtypes-extraction · all sites with this
Strategy
RedevelopedThis site: The old Boston Store space at East Towne Mall has sat vacant for more than five years since the big box store moved out in 2018. Since then, the city rezoned… record · all sites with this
New use
HousingThis site: …says the nearly 15 acre property could host more than 1,000 apartments, housing Madison desperately needs. newtypes-extraction · all sites with this
Mixed useThis site: 018. Since then, the city rezoned the property to allow for mixed-use developments to go in on the site. The listing for the site newtypes-extraction · all sites with this
Retail (continued)This site: …owne Mall has sat vacant for more than five years since the big box store moved out in 2018. Since then, the city rezoned the p newtypes-extraction · all sites with this

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Now

StatusRetrofit proposedWikipedia
StrategyRedevelopment, proposedWikipedia
New useshousing, mixedWikipedia
What is there nowThe old Boston Store space at East Towne Mall has sat vacant for more than five years since the big box store moved out in 2018. Since then, the city rezoned the property to allow for mixed-use developments to go in on the site. The listing for the site says the nearly 15 acre property could host more than 1,000 apartments, housing Madison desperately needs.newtypes-extraction

Planning

Zoning changeThe city rezoned the property to allow for mixed-use developments to go in on the site.newtypes-extraction

Securitised debt and public filers

Filings (2001 to date) that name “East Towne Mall” and “Madison” (287 hits, first 100 sampled, 4 other filers such as tenants left out). Common name: these matches are unreliable. 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 2005-10-12 (a sample date, not the issuance date); candidate loan vintage 2005 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.

KindFilerFilingsDatesForms
CMBS trust (weak)BEAR STEARNS COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC12005-10-12 to 2005-10-128-K 1
CMBS trust (weak)Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-TOP2012005-10-19 to 2005-10-198-K 1
Public owner (strong)CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC (CBL)922001-01-19 to 2026-04-028-K 70, 10-Q 10, 8-K/A 5, 10-K 5
Public owner (strong)CBL & ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP352014-02-05 to 2021-07-228-K 27, 10-Q 4, 8-K/A 2, 10-K 1

As reported by the owner

Property tables from the owner's annual report (Form 10-K, Item 2) on EDGAR, one row per filing year. GLA, occupancy and anchors are the filer's own figures at that year end; “leased” counts signed leases, “occupied” counts open stores; ownership is the filer's share. Matched by name and place, unreviewed; the verbatim table row is in sec_facts.csv.

Year endFilerName in filingGLA sq ftOccupancyYearsShareSales psfAnchors listed
2025CBL & Associates Properties 10-K, 2026-03-03East Towne Mall Madison, WI
match: exact		801,292
in-line 212,003		87.0% leasedbuilt 1971 / acquired 2001 / renovated 2004100.0%$317Barnes & Noble, former Boston Store , Dick's Sporting Goods, Flix Brewhouse, H&M, JC Penney, former Sears, Thrill Factory
2016CBL & Associates Properties 10-K, 2017-03-01East Towne Mall (Planet Fitness / Shops) Madison, WI
match: exact		27,69212.1% occupied100.0%
2016CBL & Associates Properties 10-K, 2017-03-01East Towne Mall Madison, WI
match: exact		787,389
in-line 228,765		96.0% leasedbuilt 1971 / acquired 2001 / renovated 2004100.0%$328Barnes & Noble, Boston Store, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gordmans, H&M , JC Penney, Sears, Steinhafels
2016CBL & Associates Properties 10-K, 2017-03-01East Towne Mall (Planet Fitness /Shops) Madison, WI
match: exact		27,69212.1% occupied100.0%
2009CBL & Associates Properties 10-K, 2010-02-22East Towne Mall Madison, WI
match: exact		830,315
in-line 271,691		94.0% leasedbuilt 1971 / acquired 2001 / renovated 2004100.0%$315Barnes & Noble, Boston Store, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gordman's, JC Penney, Sears, Steinhafels
2006CBL & Associates Properties 10-K, 2007-03-01East Towne Mall Madison, WI
match: exact		833,558
in-line 336,080		98.0% leasedbuilt 1971 / acquired 2001 / renovated 2004100.0%$333Barnes & Noble, Boston Store, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Gordman’s, JC Penney, Sears, Steve & Barry’s

Site context

Housing permits, Dane County (WI), 20243,922 units in 5+ unit buildings, 147 in 2–4, 1,408 single-family; 2023: 3,480 in 5+Census BPS
Other atlas sites nearby4 within 10 km, 5 within 25 km: Glenway Golf Course (0.0 km); Villager Mall (3.8 km); Hilldale Shopping Center (5.6 km); Westgate Mall (7.5 km)computed
Retail trade in the county, 2012 to 20231,620 establishments (-4%); 32,787 jobs (+11%)Census CBP
Housing market in the countytypical home value $467,783 (+3% 1 yr, +29% 5 yr); typical rent $1,792/mo (+2% 1 yr), 2026-09Zillow Research
Traffic on the busiest road within 600 m (2024)24,686 vehicles a day on E Washington Ave (principal arterial, 6 lanes); 1,282 trucks; 27 counted segmentsFHWA HPMS

Summary, model-written

East Towne Mall (Madison, WI) has a vacant Boston Store space since 2018. The city rezoned the 15-acre site for mixed-use development. A proposed redevelopment strategy aims for housing (up to 1,000+ apartments) to address local housing needs. The county grew 6.6% 2018–23. Status is 'proposed' with no active construction or approved plans noted. The site is listed for sale. No current developer or timeline details are provided. Context shows 3 other nearby malls (Villager, Hilldale, Westgate), but Westgate is demolished. Housing demand is cited in the record.

Why. The record explicitly states the vacancy since 2018, rezoning for mixed-use, proposed housing strategy, county growth data, and housing need. No additional details on active projects or approvals are present.

Where it stands. Proposed redevelopment for housing, pending sale and approvals. No construction or finalized plans confirmed.

For a planner

  • Vacancy since 2018
  • Rezoned for mixed-use
  • Housing demand cited
  • County growth 6.6% 2018–23

For a developer

  • Site listed for sale
  • 15-acre parcel
  • 1,000+ apartment potential
  • No active competition noted

What we do not know yet

  • No timeline or developer
  • No approval status
  • No current construction

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  • already in play: under construction, approved, or sold to a developer with housing plans
  • county grew 6.6% 2018–23
  • housing in the record

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

Acres15.0newtypes-extraction
AnchorsBoston Store
CountyDane County
Census division3 · East North Central
NotesDraft from fox47.com, model-extracted, unreviewed: The vacant Boston Store space at East Towne Mall, a regional mall site, is proposed for redevelopment into housing and mixed-use to address housing shortages and promote walkability.

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Timeline

  1. 2018 The big box store moved out in 2018.
  2. 2024 The property is officially up for sale.

Sources

  • Vacant retail space at East Towne Mall for sale, city and seller want ...
    3 quoted sentences
    East Towne Mall
    The old Boston Store space at East Towne Mall has sat vacant for more than five years since the big box store moved out in 2018.
    One of the largest vacant retail spaces at East Towne Mall is officially up for sale, and the City of Madison hopes the next owner can bring much needed housing to the area.

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