Crossroads Mall (Nebraska)

A new single-story wing extended south from the center court and ended at a large glass-enclosed main entrance.

The entire mall was refurbished during the renovation, updated with a bold new red, blue, and gray color scheme and new neon lighting.

Spaces of two former food court tenants were combined and remodeled to provide additional seating, small children's rides, and a family restroom.

[7] Despite speculation that the new Target would be two floors like some of its other urban locations (such as downtown Minneapolis), the new store has one level of retail space with entrances to the south surface parking lot and into the mall.

The receiving and storage areas for the store are on a separate level below the retail space and not accessible to customers.

The larger Westroads (less than three miles (5 km) away) and Oak View Malls, as well as the "lifestyle centers" Village Pointe and Shadow Lake were drawing customers away from Crossroads.

[11] The mall changed hands that March, going to CW Capital for $40.6 million, who turned around and sold it in June 2010 for an undisclosed amount.

[12] Century Development was the current owner, who displayed a strong concern for taking the mall in the right direction for Omaha.

The Mall also housed many small unique businesses like Sissy's Bags Boutique, ReJenerations, Stella's, Dragon Storm Kempo Karate, Pro Nails, Battle Bears, D&B Auction House, Diverse Cutz Barber Shop, Fairytail Costumes, and Wireless Solutions.

Other bays around the mall became occupied by new tenants, including: Fairytail Costumes and Rental, Diverse Cutz, Cinderella's Closet, 1/2 of 1/2 Name Brand Clothing, Om Eyebrow Threading, The Czech and Slovak Educational Center and Museum, The Great Plains Black History Museum, PART (Performing Artists Repertory Theatre), and Pishon Boutique.

The Mall hosted semi-annual events like "Nebraska's Largest Indoor Garage Sale," Take 2 Kids Consignment, and AARP Tax Services.

The Target and the existing parking garage will remain (albeit remodeled), but the rest of the mall's structure will be demolished.

A property immediately west of the mall that had been built in 1967 as a Gulf Mart discount store [19] and was later home to other retailers including Best Buy and a Bag 'n Save, plus an Applebee's restaurant just south of the former mall's entrance that was facing Dodge Street, would also be cleared.

The membrane tents over the food court of Crossroads Mall, as seen from the top floor of the parking garage. The tents have become an icon in the Omaha area over the past 20 years.