A struggling mall in St. Louis could be converted into a major complex with two ice rinks.
A $135K feasibility study has been green-lit; an events center and hotel have also been mentioned as potential features.
Quick Take: There are numerous examples of abandoned commercial properties being repurposed for youth sports, including a bowling alley in St. Louis). But this would be an operational one — the mall is dying but still open — making the move before the doors close.
Elsewhere …
Albuquerque, New Mexico: The Mesa Del Sol Sports Complex completed its third phase and added four turf fields, bringing its total to 12. Fundraising for the final stage is underway and officials hope to finish the project by the end of the year.
Omaha, Nebraska: An indoor-outdoor multi-sport complex with turf fields has been proposed as part of a business park project powered by a $90M state grant. Commercial business space would also be part of the project; advocates say it would complement a $45M indoor facility being built by the city.
Vineland, New Jersey: A health network is considering a $6M deal to sell a 108-acre lot to the city and the Cumberland County Improvement Authority for a youth sports complex. The Sports Facilities Companies was recently hired to conduct a feasibility study.
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