Unless I’m misinterpreting the article, the Phoenix Firm didn’t want to raze the old mall. This seems like a problem since it’s old, not up to code and its just falling apart. They also wanted to turn it into a wearhouse I think? Sounds like the city wants that land to be better used. And they want it razed for up-to-code buildings. In the end that would be cheaper than revitalizing it.

Here’s a link without a paywall: https://www.wisn.com/amp/article/milwaukee-abandoned-northridge-mall-deal-falls-through/44675018