About

Dunes Plaza is a major retail redevelopment located in Michigan City along a highly trafficked commercial corridor at the intersection of U.S. Route 421 and U.S. Route 20. Formerly anchored by a Kmart and a movie theater, the property has been successfully transformed into a modern, nationally branded shopping destination that complements the broader regional retail market.

Spanning approximately 28 acres, the center is now anchored by a strong lineup of soft-goods and value-oriented national retailers, including Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, PetSmart, Ulta Beauty, and OfficeMax. The surrounding area is reinforced by major nearby tenants such as Starbucks, Aldi, Menards, and Walmart, further solidifying the site’s role as a primary shopping hub.

One of the key challenges of the project was assembling a cohesive mix of national soft-goods co-tenants. Through strategic leasing and repositioning, the development now delivers a balanced tenant mix that attracts consistent traffic and serves both local residents and regional shoppers.

What Makes This Project Special

Dunes Plaza provides a critical soft-goods retail complement to Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, strengthening Michigan City’s position as a regional shopping destination. Its national tenant lineup, strategic location, and successful redevelopment make it a standout retail center in Northwest Indiana.

Project Highlights

Approximately 28-acre retail shopping center

Redeveloped former Kmart and theater site

Anchored by leading national soft-goods retailers

Located at a major corridor intersection of Routes 421 and 20

Strong surrounding big-box and daily-needs retail

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