Housing developer looks to breathe new life into Volusia Mall

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A development group announced plans to redevelop a vacant portion of the Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach.

It’s a trend that has become more popular in the last few years, to take empty mall sites and turn the space into apartments.

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Legacy Partners of Orlando said they plan to build 350 luxury apartments at the site of the old Macy’s site at the Volusia Mall.

Under the proposal, the Volusia Mall and its shops will stay, but the vacant storefront will be demolished to make way for the new development.

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Volusia resident Gary Maris said the idea makes sense from an environmental and practical standpoint.

“I think it makes great sense because you got dead malls all over the place and the malls already have used up the space and you don’t cut down any more trees,” Maris said.

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The developer said it’s too early to say how much rent would be for the new apartments saying it all depends on the market but they are looking to target young professionals and retirees.

Legacy Partners said they expect to break ground sometime in April 2023.

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