Something does need to be done with that place. When I was a freshman in '08, I moved in before the dining halls opened, and wanted some dinner, and since I didn't know where anything was, I decided going to the mall would be a good idea. Boy, was I wrong. I'm pretty sure I witnessed a drug deal or two between the garage and the food court.
Since then, the renovations have definitely helped the place not feel like my life is in imminent danger, but I still would rather drive to Wesley Chapel, Brandon, or International than go to University.