STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights will be closed and demolished to redevelop the site into a $1 billion city center.

The mall will close on July 1. Groundbreaking for Lakeside Town Center is scheduled for late 2025.

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Thirty acres will be dedicated to public spaces, including infrastructure and a central park. The park is expected to include a two-story community center and be a focal point for community gatherings, music, art, and events.