The redevelopment of the Neshaminy Mall is coming along slowly but surely, according to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, who described the project as “very active.”
While everything is still conceptual, DiGirolamo said, the mall’s developers are envisioning a major change to the sprawling 91-acre property that currently includes more than 1 million square feet of retail space.
Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties purchased the mall for $27.5 million in July 2024. Today, the space remains largely empty save for a few retailers.
“They’re going to knock down a lot of the mall,” DiGirolamo said.
The Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem on Dec. 17, 2025.
The developers will likely demolish a large part of the existing structure while keeping the movie theater and the mall’s successful anchor stores — Boscov’s and Barnes & Noble — in some way, DiGirolamo said.
They’re also considering bringing larger retailers to the site such as Walmart and Whole Foods, he said.
Similar to other shopping mall redevelopment projects across the country, the property may be transformed into a mix of commercial and residential uses.
“They’re talking about housing,” he said, adding that they’re considering apartments and townhouses.
DiGirolamo said he suggested including some age-restricted units to limit the potential impact on the school district.
The redesigned property will also likely feature an interior walking area for residents, shoppers and other visitors, he added.
“It is conceptual at this point,” DiGirolamo said. “But it was a good start.”
“Its certainly an attraction to come here. Not just Bensalem, but a regional place where people can come and shop. And I think that’s what we’re shooting for and I think that’s going to happen if it’s mixed-use like we’re talking about.”
Lacey Latch is the development reporter for the Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer. She can be reached at LLatch@usatodayco.com.
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