Mall of America Expands

Mall of America developers announced detailed plans for a $1-billion expansion of the mall at a Minneapolis commercial real estate conference.

Providing an additional 5.6 million square feet, the "Phase II" expansion includes a 6,000-seat performing arts center, three hotels, condominiums, a museum, an ice rink, and a stream running through the main corridor.

Formal expansion plans have not been presented to Bloomington, MN, city officials, who will need to approve any expansion.

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