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What New Stores Would You Like to See at the Central Mall?
Capitol Improvement Program) funds. The ideal behind it was to use empty space in the mall to house the FISTA
(FIRES Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator) project. Both the old Sears and Dillard s locations in the Central Mall are currently empty. They will be remodeled and repurposed for military contractors that will be a part of the FISTA project. The remaining space will be used for retailers.
Last week the Lawton City Council met to discuss the current situation at the Central Mall. They talked over marketing and ways the city could encourage new businesses to move to Lawton and open up in the mall. One idea the council is considering is to hire a marketing company out of Moore, OK. called Freestyle Creative to help re-brand the mall and assist in attracting new businesses. It s still being considered, but the council wants more details as the price tag to hire Freestyle creative is