Mall of America® is poised to further broaden and enhance its appeal to both domestic and international visitors as its developers are well into the process of defining a vision that will incorporate a combination of synergistic uses that may include:
- Premier hotels on site
- Office complex/business center with conference facilities
- Unique new retail offerings
- Popular destination restaurants
- Recreational/fitness/spa facilities
- Entertainment/cultural attractions
- Water Park
While still in the planning stages, Mall of America Phase II concepts will display a lifestyle-oriented, progressive and innovative personality that will complement the existing shops and attractions at Mall of America. The Phase II mixed-use complex is zoned for up to 5.6 million square feet of new development and will be built on 42 acres of adjacent property to the north of Mall of America on the old site of the Met Center. A connection will also be constructed to link Phase I and Phase II.
The first element of the Phase II expansion occurred when IKEA® broke ground in the summer of 2003. Opening in 2004, the new 306,000 square foot IKEA is located on 15 acres of the Met Center lot across from Mall of America. The home furnishings retailer features approximately 75 different room settings, three model homes, a supervised children's play area, as well as a 320-seat IKEA Restaurant serving Swedish specialties such as meatballs with lingonberries and salmon platters.
Mall of America also announced four new tenants committed to occupy the current Mall and future development.
Cantina Corona - Level 4 East (E406) 13,000 square feet
De Mexico Para El Mundo ("From Mexico to the World") is excited to bring the first-ever restaurant branded by world-famous Corona, the number one selling beer in the world. Tastes, conversations and spirits come alive with this unique dining concept that pairs exotic Mexican food with specialty beers. Opened in July 2008.
Bass Pro - Phase II
One of the nation's leading outdoor recreational retailers will lease approximately 300,000 square feet and function as an anchor in Phase II.
View our Phase II brochure.
For Phase II Permanent Leasing:
Kathy Rusche
Phone: 952-883-8449
E-mail: krusche@mallofamerica.com
For Media Relations Inquiries contact Mall of America Media Relations or at 952-883-8810.
Visit the Phase II Website
Questions about Cost and Public Financing
Q: What is the cost of Phase II?
A: This will be a substantial investment of more than $1 billion. That's good news for the city, the state and the region.
Q: How does this compare to Phase I - what did it cost?
A: Phase I cost $650 million in 1991 dollars - it would cost more than $1 billion to build today.
Q: Are there specific plans for public participation?
A: . There is no current financing proposal submitted to the Legislature. MOA is working with city and other agencies to develop a Preliminary Development Plan. We anticipate Phase II to be an economic asset to the City of Bloomington and the State of Minnesota just as Phase I has been.
