DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Many shopping malls across North Texas are ghost towns as the coronavirus continues to spread.
The Simon Property Group, the largest shopping mall owner in the country, has temporarily closed its malls. And all 32 Westfield malls across the U.S. are shut down for now. The Dallas Galleria and North Park Center are also shut down.
At the Galleria, retailers and restaurants with their own exterior shopping center entrance have the option to remain open. The Grill on the Alley and Grand Lux are open for takeout orders. Nordstrom will continue curb-side pick-up from their Level 1 Green Garage entry. Customers can continue to shop from many of our retailers through their online portals, which are listed on our website.
“Because we know families count on us, we hope to share resources on our website and social media channels to help our neighbors weather this difficult time,” mall management said in a statement released Friday. “We are working with non-profit organizations in our neighborhood and have compiled a preliminary list of places equipped to help our families get through the challenges which face us.”
It’s known when exactly the malls will reopen.
Below is a statement from North Park Center:
We embrace the fact that NorthPark Center plays a vital role in bringing people together. We look forward to fulfilling that role again very soon. In the meantime, we admire and respect the important work being done by so many to protect us during this critical time. We must all do our part in caring for each other and protecting our neighbors, particularly those who are most vulnerable. We are confident in our community’s ability to meet this challenge.
We will continue to monitor the situation, consult with state and local officials, and provide additional information regarding our reopening date as it becomes available. We greatly appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to the reopening of NorthPark Center. We will continue to provide updates at here on our website.
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