Ridgmar Mall’s Next Chapter: From Retail Landmark to Logistics Hub

For nearly 50 years, Ridgmar Mall has been part of Fort Worth’s retail landscape. Now, the longtime shopping destination is preparing for a major transformation that will give the 75-acre property a new purpose.

Ramrock Real Estate recently acquired the property near the northeast corner of I-30 and State Highway 183 and is partnering with Lincoln Property Co. and KBC Advisors on plans for Ridgmar 30 Logistics Crossing. The proposed development will feature six buildings totaling nearly 931,000 square feet of logistics space.

Ridgmar opened in October 1976 as Fort Worth’s first fully enclosed shopping center, with major retailers including Neiman Marcus, Sears, JCPenney, Dillard’s, and local department store Stripling’s. Its grand opening was also quite the event, with Miss Texas Carmen McCollum and actor Frank Gorshin, who played the Riddler on the 1960s television series *Batman*, among the guests.

Over the years, however, the mall gradually lost many of its major retailers. Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Sears all eventually closed, while Dillard’s shifted to a clearance store. JCPenney has also announced plans to close its Ridgmar location on November 1, leaving only a few tenants.

“The mall is not getting many visitors. There aren’t many businesses that are open,” said Tony Creme, a partner at KBC Advisors.

If you remember Ridgmar from its busier days, it’s hard not to feel a little nostalgic about the change.

The property's future had previously been considered for mixed-use development, but the team ultimately determined that a logistics center would be the best use for the site. Its location along major highways also makes it well suited for logistics and distribution.

There is still work to do before construction begins. There is no firm date for demolition or for the remaining tenants to leave, although Creme said demolition could begin within 12 to 18 months. Construction is tentatively expected to start in 2028.

Creme described Ridgmar as a “vibrant hub of social and economic activity” that once attracted shoppers from throughout the area. The mall may be nearing the end of its retail era, but the property is entering a new one as Fort Worth continues to grow and its commercial landscape changes.