Outlet Mall Redevelopment

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The former Hillsboro Outlet Mall has been one of the community’s most discussed properties for many years. During the City’s 2021 Strategic Plan process, residents identified the Outlet Mall as both one of Hillsboro’s top challenges and one of its greatest opportunities.

In response to that public input, the City Council adopted a Strategic Plan in 2022 that included pursuing redevelopment of the Outlet Mall property as a key objective.

Since then, the project has involved a multi-year process that included:

  • public hearings,
  • redevelopment agreements,
  • property acquisition,
  • infrastructure and financing discussions,
  • demolition planning,
  • recruitment of future businesses,
  • and ongoing coordination between the City and private development partners.

This page serves as a centralized public resource for information related to the redevelopment of the former Hillsboro Outlet Mall property, including a project timeline with links to public meetings, agreements, news coverage, and major milestones. Materials will continue to be added as the project evolves.


Project Timeline

November/December 2021 Public input is collected as part of the city's Strategic Plan process. Residents said the Outlet Mall was the City's 3rd most important weakness that needed to be addressed, and residents said redeveloping the site was the City's 3rd most important opportunity.
June 2022 Strategic Plan is adopted and includes “Pursue the redevelopment of the Outlet Mall” as a key strategy.
August/September 2022 Glaser Retail contacts the City of Hillsboro to initiate discussion of purchasing and redeveloping the Mall property.
October – December 2022 Negotiations and due diligence.  City determines formation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone would facilitate the project. 
January 17, 2023 First Public Hearing on creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2.  City Manager explains how the zone would work and the potential benefit to the city. Link to Minutes.
January 31, 2023 Second Public Hearing on creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2.  City Manager explains how the zone would work and the potential benefit to the city. Link to Minutes.
February 7, 2023 Third Public Hearing on creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2. (TIRZ 2) Link to Minutes. 
February 14, 2023 Approval of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone; Public Hearing on Project Plan for TIRZ 2.  City Manager explains project plan; citizens speak in favor of projects. Link to Minutes.
February 17, 2023

Special called meeting to address several issues:

Public Hearing to Hear Comments Regarding Projects and Financing Plans for TIRZ 2 including Designating Property to be Purchased by the City. 

This was a major public hearing with 60-70 people attending.  The City Manager and developer Brian Glaser were both in attendance and explained the City’s and Developer’s proposed roles in the process.  Glaser outlined that there would be primarily food uses mixed with some retail in the first phase and that it would take 3 years to get that going.  Citizens asked questions and expressed support for moving forward with the process. 

Public Hearing Second Reading, Action to Approve Project and Financing Plans for TIRZ 2

Approval of Development Agreement with Glaser Retail Partners, LLC for Development and Redevelopment of Mall Property

Approval of Purchase of up to 32 Acres of Outlet Mall

Mayor Smith said in sum, at the end of the meeting, “We have never seen this kind of a crowd and we appreciate the interest, appreciate time in attending tonight, and we think this is a big undertaking for the City of Hillsboro.  It is all because the Outlet Mall was one of the top priorities identified by the citizens as needing attention.  We think this is a good partnership with Brian Glaser and we appreciate his partnership with the City." Link to Minutes. 
March 10, 2023 Glaser closes on purchase of Outlet Mall from Craig Realty.  City closes on purchase of back 2/3 of property (32 acres) from Glaser.
2023 – 2024 Glaser team, in cooperation with City, pursues various potential users for Phase 1 of the development.
Spring 2025 Prospects are getting close to needing site clear so they can build. Developer and city collaborate on a demolition plan.
Mallmageddon event held to commemorate mall in advance of demolition. 
May 2025 Development Agreement updated to count Chick Fil A as 2 pad sites (as had been the verbal agreement from the outset) and to have Glaser contract for all the demolition with City to reimburse.
July 2025 Development Agreement updated to clarify how the demolition payments will be made and to extend Glaser's repurchase option to July of 2030.
Spring/Summer 2025 City of Hillsboro approves incentive to move Bath & Bodyworks into new space.
November 2025 Bath & Bodyworks reopens in new space. 
May 2026 Boot Barn Announced as first new true retail business. Chili's debut's as first new business open to the public.