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MILWAUKEE (CBS58) -- It's the end of an era and the start of something new. After decades of delays and legal battles, Northridge Mall is finally gone. As the property has been demolished, city leaders hope to mark a new chapter for Milwaukee's northwest side.

"Where there was one blight and hazard is now opportunity and promise," said Jezamil Arroyo-Vega, Department of Neighborhood Services commissioner.

The abandoned mall with broken glass, graffiti, and empty rooms is now gone, leaving 58 acres of blank slate for the city.

"We're proud to show our community that we have fulfilled that promise. The mall has come down," shared Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson.

Northridge Mall opened in 1972 and closed in 2003. Now, Milwaukee leaders are excited for the future.

"This site has

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