The closure isn't a signal that construction is formally underway. Rather, it allows the developer to conduct investigatory and pre-construction work, including a complete structural analysis.

In a stark contrast for a shopping mall with high vacancy rates at times over the past decades, Semnani said, many of the long-empty spaces in Trolley Square are now on track to fill up.

Unlike traditional enclosed malls, the plinth separates commercial units into individual stacked boxes, allowing for natural light, ventilation, and accessibility. On the eastern side, the stacked ...