Regency Mall is now mostly empty with only a few stores remaining, such as Spencer's, Hot Topic, FYE, and Dunham's Sporting Goods. While it is cleaned and well-maintained, with plenty of walkers using the space, many find it sad and like a museum. There is a sense that its great past is gone. Some are glad efforts are being made to save it, noting the stores are bigger with more sales. However, half the mall is being torn down for housing, leading to calls to fully repurpose the space, with suggestions to turn it into a larger city museum. Experiences at individual stores can be disappointing.
