The same people who helped with the designs for the Cannery District are going to take a look at the future of the Oakwood Mall.
The city of Eau Claire has hired a consultant to brainstorm some ideas for what to do with the mall, its empty stores and the parking lot. Community development director Scott Allen said the planning is in the very early stages. He says AMC’s decision to close its movie theater at the mall sparked Eau Claire’s decision to act.