Hoover mayor says Patton Creek, Galleria losing $9 million a year; plans talks with owners to revive retail

Mayor Nick Dersis said redevelopment of Patton Creek and the Galleria area is a priority and that he has been in frequent contact with property owners since the election.

Recalling the series' early episodes filmed at Patton Creek, Dersis said a recent study showed the Galleria area is "losing about $9,000,000 a year right now in income." He said the surrounding area is not declining — citing rising median income and heavy traffic past the site — and described the vision as restoring Hoover to a "premier retail destination."

Dersis said he has been "on the phone with the owners of Patton Creek and the Galleria since literally the day after the election," and that the city is actively engaging owners to bring new investment and tenants to the area. He did not provide a redevelopment plan or proposed funding package during the interview.

Alshaus noted the show's early focus on empty buildings and abandoned spaces at Patton Creek; Dersis framed the conversations as ongoing efforts to attract people and families back to Hoover.