Mall in Atlanta’s West End district to be replaced by mixed-use project
In the late 19th Century, Atlanta’s West End district was lined with the large estates of founders of companies that made it one of the city’s busiest commercial districts. By the 20th century, its population grew, and in 1973 the Mall West End was built to serve its large, working-class population.
This month, Mall West End will close, be demolished, and replaced by One West End, a retail-based mixed-use project aimed to cater to both long-time and new residents in the neighborhood that will be developed by BRP Companies and The Prusik Group.
One West End will feature 125,000 sq. ft. of retail that will include a grocery store, a fitness center, diverse dining options, and local boutiques. A residential component will feature approximately 900 mixed-income apartments, with affordable units available to those earning between 50% and 80% of the area median income.
The development will also include student housing, a 150-key hotel, and 12,000 sq. ft. of medical office space.
During construction, several long-standing mall tenants will be relocated to a temporary on-site space. Among them are The Burning Sands, Dendera Cosmetics, True Hair, and American Deli. Planet Fitness will remain in its current space during the first phase of the project.
"Moving to the nearby space and reopening with a fresh design is all part of making way for a new cultural era with One West End,” said Alicia Porter, owner of The Burning Sands, an apparel store.
All of the relocated businesses will have the opportunity to move into permanent locations within One West End once it opens.
"This is about revitalizing a community, not just building new structures," said Prusik Group principal Andrew Katz. "By blending modern amenities with the West End’s cultural heritage, we aim to create a space that honors the past while paving the way for future growth."
