Agreed, in my opinion as a local resident, the pricey affair of participating in boutique shopping combined the creation of "dining experience(s)" is not in my wheelhouse.  Seems more inline with those who want this experience...the tourist trade.  Hence, we've gravitated away from the Ala Moana Experience.  I believe what may resemble anything that was once "was" will be the attempt to bring back the Sears (Appliance) outlet store, Target (department) store and Macy's (if they remain).  Perhaps the next one to leave maybe the Satellite City Hall(?) that would complete the purge and everything Ewa of the new "Lanai" will become "One".  It will just be an extension of Waikiki..."Waikiki West".  Hopefully, the tourist trade will be stable enough to keep things intact for all who are jumping in.  Just saying...