the mall. However, under the auspices of a Chapter 11 restructure in late 2012, ownership was ready to move forward again. Current status US Capital Holdings Group is moving forward with plans to transform the former Fashion Mall into the only true mixed-use lifestyle destination in west Broward County, integrating retail, office, and residential components synergistically into one project. The 1.5 million-square-foot project will feature a diverse range of retail, dining, entertainment and cultural experiences, as well as office rental opportunities and a self-contained residential community. In the first phase, the existing office building will be renovated and reconfigured with new state-of-the-art technology and improvements to the common areas and adjacent, covered parking deck. Tenant installations will follow and are anticipated to be completed second quarter 2015. In following phases, residential towers are planned and much of the former Fashion Mall will be torn down as U.S. Capital converts the retail space from an enclosed environment into spaces that have primary frontage and visibility to University Drive. More office space and improved parking are planned, along with new landscaping. In anticipation of the changes, the company purchased Merritt Flower Shop. In May 2014, the majority owner, Chinese company Tangshan Ganglu Iron & Steel Co., accused project manager and minority owner Wei Chen of misappropriating $48.7 million of its funds. In October 2014, The developers of the Fashion Mall in Plantation voluntarily filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The bankruptcy will place the mall in the hands of professional fiduciaries. It is unknown whether this will delay the redevelopment. In 2016, Fashion Mall was demolished, leaving only the Sheraton Suites hotel, the office tower, and the parking decks. In 2017, plans were announced for a new mixed-use complex on the site, named Plantation Walk. The complex will contain the 160,000 existing office tower, and the Sheraton Suites, both of which are being remodeled. In addition, 700 apartments and 200,000 square feet of retail and restaurants will be constructed. References Shopping malls in Broward County, Florida Shopping malls established in 1988 1988 establishments in Florida Plantation, Florida