Heritage Park Mall Demolition Begins | Oklahoma City News

Demolition has begun at the long-abandoned Heritage Park Mall, starting with an eerie, untouched Whataburger — the first step in Midwest City’s decade-long cleanup mission. Built in 1978 and shuttered since 2010, the mall’s crumbling structure still stands, while its former owner, Ahmad Bahreini, remains stuck in legal limbo, refusing to clear his debris despite multiple extensions. The city’s patience is wearing thin — if his stuff isn’t gone by September 1, it’s being declared abandoned and removed. Security’s been ramped up after recent trespassers, and demolition crews are being extra careful not to damage the adjacent church or surrounding businesses. While full mall demolition may not happen until winter, officials warn delays are likely — and any redevelopment plans? They’re on hold until the entire site is cleared. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61ceeb2350045884