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Global Mall Area Plan

Global Mall, a former shopping mall situated in one of Nashville¡¯s most diverse and rapidly expanding neighborhoods, shuttered its doors after years of decline. From rebranding to converting its anchor stores into civic, educational, and office spaces, the hub¡¯s iterations presented a complex challenge. How could this aging property be revitalized for the future? The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro) took on the ambitious task of transforming the 650,000-square-foot (60,387-square-metre) mall and surrounding auto-oriented area.

In partnership with Metro and elected officials, our Urban Places team delivered a flexible, phased redevelopment plan that reconfigures the 80-acre (32-hectare) site into a vibrant mixed-use district, focused on arts and connectivity. Grounded in a robust, community-based planning and design process¡ªand paired with rigorous market analysis¡ªthe plan introduces a thoughtfully designed multicultural arts village featuring a performing arts center, civic service centers, parks, and artist housing.

Consisting of urban design guidelines, strategies for a public/private partnership, and a series of mobility, connectivity, and public realm improvements, this plan will reignite the mall as a cornerstone of the community¡¯s economic and social vitality.