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FROM VACANT MALL ANCHOR TO PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE: REDBIRD PROJECT TAKES AIM AT CHILDREN'S HEALTH DISPARITIES IN SOUTHERN DALLAS
By By Russell Glen Company at Star Local Media - Plano (local newspaper group)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Russell Glen Company commences construction on new Children's Health Specialty Center RedBird, turning the former Macy's into a 42,000-square-foot medical center and a national model for impact-driven redevelopment
Why this matters in The Plano
The transformation of the former Macy's into the Children's Health Specialty Center RedBird brings a much-needed resource to southern Dallas, and its impact will be felt in neighboring cities like Plano . As a hub for healthcare and business in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Plano's own medical facilities and professionals may see an influx of collaborations and referrals with the new center. The RedBird project's focus on addressing children's health disparities also resonates with Plano's own efforts to improve public health outcomes. With its proximity to southern Dallas, Plano's community leaders and healthcare providers will be watching the center's development closely, looking for opportunities to share best practices and support the region's most vulnerable populations. The success of this project could serve as a catalyst for similar redevelopment initiatives in Plano and surrounding areas, where vacant retail spaces could be repurposed to meet pressing community needs.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: Star Local Media - Plano (local newspaper group) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Russell Glen Company commences construction on new Children's Health Specialty Center RedBird, turning the former Macy's into a 42,000-square-foot medical center and a national model for impact-driven redevelopment
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