In July of 2012, The Howard Hughes Corporation announced plans for a major repositioning of Riverwalk Marketplace into an upscale outlet center – The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. HHC plans to invest approximately $70 million into the transformation of the unique retail venue, expanding its footprint by about 50,000 square feet to an approximate total of 250,000 square feet.

The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk will showcase top national retailers with established outlet stores as well as some local retail, dining and entertainment options. Along with being the nation’s first outlet center located in a downtown setting, many of the establishments will be the first location in Louisiana, New Orleans and the Gulf region for their respective brands.