Granite Run Mall: What Do You Want to See?

What would you like to see at the Granite Run Mall, which is currently for sale however not closing.

The 57-acre property, solely owned, includes the mall, Acme, Kohl's, Sears Auto, AMC movie theater, and the strip of stores and restaurants along Baltimore Pike in front of the movie theater. Riddle Ale House and McDonald's are not part of the property.

Rockwood Real Estate Advisors, a New York-based firm, has been retained to seek qualified investors to acquire "free and clear" a 100 percent interest in the mall, which was built in 1974 and renovated in 1993, according to Rockwood website.

The mall property was last assessed at $47,250,000 million, according to Delaware County real estate documents, which is more than $4.1 million less than the nearby Springfield Mall despite the Granite Run acreage being more than double in size.

Would you like to see the mall remain, but see updated stores, restaurants or businesses inside? Or are malls outdated as a whole and is it time for something completely new on the property?

We put out the question on Facebook and many of you had an opinion. See some of your neighbor's opinions here and then add your own to the comments section below.

Danielle Rochon Lockyer says she wants the same type of stores that are at the King of Prussia Mall.

Sweet Pea says the Dinosaurium (which left the mall in December 2012) was a good start but the mall needs activities to draw the youth, like a bowling alley, food court or stage for performances.

William Hogan suggests a sports arena.

Steve Brodovicz says Brinton Lake, further down Route 1, is a good example of what works well, with medical and professional services to help with rent and a more-outdoor mall.

James Padusis suggests also adding an elevated crosswalk to go over Route 1.