Is Regency Mall toxic to surrounding businesses?

[Jaxson]

Even when Regency was fully leased, you did not have the traffic issues, nor impact from weather, compared to SJTC.

I agree about traffic at SJTC.  It is a hassle compared to Regency, IMHO.

[I-10east]

Hobby Lobby will close in Regency when the new location out RCMP is built (ala Belk moving down Atlantic Blvd from Reg). The good news is that the Regency area will get a Pollo Tropical (as reported earlier) and a Hard Knocks Indoor Entertainment Center (high tech laser tag).

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=545488

http://www.indoorwar.com/

[Jax Friend]

The answer is clear, but I'm sure the situation will remain the same for some time. Regency Square is outmoded to the point of repelling surrounding businesses. I will say it is an oddity to walk down a huge empty concourse, but most people go to malls to shop. What I would like to see is a shift from mall to community center. I'd equate it to making Regency the downtown of Arlington. It has a giant footprint surrounded by a still thriving commercial and residential area. Most parcels are build out, the only option is redevelopment and building up. Bank of America, Crowely, and the Sheriff department have facilities there already. Congestion downtown is only going to grow. If Regency can position themselves right they could ride the current wave of urbanization. Step one, save structures of value, grid and replat.