The 117-acre Southridge Plaza redevelopment project is transforming the once-bustling Southridge Mall shopping center into a vibrant mixed-use lifestyle destination. Spaces once occupied by such former megastore mainstays as Sears, Younkers, and Toys-R-Us have been reimagined into community-serving uses including the state-of-the-art Genesis Health Club fitness facility and multi-sports complex and a new VA outpatient clinic. A de-malled retail plaza with national retailers, multifamily residential developments, a community college satellite campus, and a continued focus on diverse retail, entertainment, and food & beverage offerings round out the multi-phase plan to create a dynamic, community-oriented destination that supports Des Moines’ health, wellness, and entertainment needs.