Slidell, Louisiana— Global real estate services firm Colliers has partnered with the City of Slidell to deliver a comprehensive feasibility report outlining redevelopment opportunities for the Northshore Square Mall redevelopment, a long-vacant retail property with significant potential to drive economic growth in St. Tammany Parish.
Commissioned by the City of Slidell in collaboration with the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation (STEDC), the report assesses strategies to reposition the Northshore Square Mall redevelopment site to stimulate investment, diversify the local tax base and create high-quality employment opportunities. The study was led by Colliers professionals Chris Abadie, Fiona Sterritt and Jason Boris.
“Our findings highlight significant opportunities to reposition Northshore Square Mall as a catalyst for long-term economic development,” said Chris Abadie, Senior Vice President at Colliers. “By combining public- and private-sector insights, the Northshore Square Mall redevelopment can be aligned with market demand while supporting the community’s long-term priorities.”
Multiple Redevelopment Pathways Identified
The feasibility report evaluates several redevelopment scenarios for the Northshore Square Mall redevelopment, including:
- Event center development
- Distribution and logistics center
- Light manufacturing facilities
- Integrated logistics and retail hub
These concepts reflect both market demand and stakeholder input, offering flexible pathways to return the underutilised property to productive use.
According to Russell Richardson, President and CEO of STEDC, community engagement played a central role in shaping the study.
“What makes this study especially valuable is that it reflects extensive input from industry experts and the Slidell community,” Richardson said. “The Northshore Square Mall redevelopment presents an opportunity to restore this site as a meaningful economic driver for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish for decades to come.”
Strategic Site with Strong Fundamentals
Currently generating nominal tax revenue due to limited occupancy, Northshore Square Mall occupies approximately 54 acres, providing substantial scale for mixed-use redevelopment. The Northshore Square Mall redevelopment benefits from strong fundamentals, including:
- Excellent interstate visibility and access
- Proximity to hotels, retailers and restaurants
- A growing population base
- A robust regional economic development environment
- Increasing investment in logistics and industrial infrastructure
These attributes position the property as a prime candidate for transformation into a regional economic hub.
City Leadership Welcomes Next Phase
Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal welcomed the report’s findings, describing the mall as both a long-standing challenge and a major opportunity.
“For a long time, Northshore Square Mall has been both a challenge and an opportunity for our community,” Mayor Fandal said. “This report confirms that the Northshore Square Mall redevelopment has strong potential to drive economic growth, attract new investment and create quality jobs that support our families, businesses and future.”
With the feasibility study now complete, the City of Slidell and its partners plan to use the findings to engage investors and advance redevelopment efforts.
About Colliers
Colliers is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating across Real Estate Services, Engineering and Investment Management. With $5.5 billion in annual revenues, 24,000 professionals and $108 billion in assets under management, Colliers has delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders over the past 30 years. The firm remains committed to accelerating success for clients, investors and communities worldwide.
