"This year 25 million people came through the mall, and next year we are expecting 30 million people. Creating an experience that includes frequent community and fashion events is a high priority. While the bulk of the repositioning work is behind them, Nasher and Haemisegger don't plan to rest on their laurels.
"They've done a fabulous job at providing an upscale experience to consumers across the board," said Patrice Duker, spokeswoman for the International Council of Shopping Centers. Nasher worked closely with inhouse leasing agent Derek Wood and others to assure a tenant mix that would have broad appeal and bring the "best of the best" in each retail category. worked with Mesa Design Group of Dallas on the mall's 1.4-acre outdoor park in NorthPark's core that also will serve as a venue for community events. collaborated with Dallas-based architecture firm OmniPlan on the project. Haemisegger and Nasher's development arm NorthPark Development Co. The expansion - which turned the mall's U-shape into a perfect square - has been lauded for architecture that draws in more natural light and fits seamlessly into the original mall's sleek, modern design. He is truly a genius at what he does," she said. From having relationships with the department stores to the theater, the lenders and the financial institutions. I like the aesthetics - it really is a joy for me," Nasher said. "I like design, architecture, art and stores. "They are really passionate about their property, and it shows."īoth Nasher and Haemisegger capitalize on their individual strengths when working collaboratively on the property. "The fact that they are hands-on and (that) the family, through (Ray Nasher), has been involved since the '60s is paramount to its success," Ashmore said. Mickey Ashmore, president of Dallas-based retail real estate firm United Commercial Realty, said the mall's management helps to set the property apart. There has been talk of a hotel, office or additional free-standing retail on about 14 acres that face Park Lane. They currently are evaluating what to do with the mall's small remaining acreage. Haemisegger and Nasher also recently announced "Fashion at the Park," an upcoming event with 15 runway shows featuring styles provided by the mall's high-end retail roster. The mall is predicted to generate $1 billion in sales annually. It also has become one of the top five malls in the nation by size and sales, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers, an industry trade group. NorthPark's $225 million expansion, unveiled last spring, turned the 2.35 million-square-foot mall into the largest mall in Texas. The 41-year-old mall has become a luxurious symbol of the city, and now - with an AMC theater, more than 90 new stores, a new food court and a 1.4-acre park inside the mall - it is positioned to serve the next several generations of Dallas shoppers. Generations of Dallasites also grew up with NorthPark. I'm very proud of it and seeing the additions at the mall after all these years - it's surreal." "For me it is a personal thing," Nasher said.
The Dallas Business Journal is recognizing the couple as runners-up for Business Person(s) of the Year because of their commitment to redefine the mall, a job that took a decade. In the mall's new wing, the attention of shoppers is split between shops and museum-worthy art, such as Ad Astra, a 48-foot-tall, 12-ton orange steel sculpture by Mark di Suvero of New York.īehind the glamour-laden mall's new lease on life are its husband-and-wife owners, David Haemisegger and Nancy Nasher. It's December, and Christmas shoppers are weaving in and out of high-end boutiques and department stores and strolling by impressive works of art at NorthPark Center mall in North Dallas. Haemisegger, Nasher oversaw $225 million mall expansionĭallas Business Journal - December 29, 2006by Sandra ZaragozaStaff Writer
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