DID NOT LEAK. MORE BREAKING NEWS WE ARE FOLLOWING FOR YOU TONIGHT. A WALMART AFFILIATED COMPANY HAS APPLIED FOR A STATE GRANT TO DEMOLISH MONROEVILLE MALL. NOW, PUBLIC RECORDS SHOW THE PROPOSAL WOULD CLEAR THE AGING MALL TO MAKE ROOM FOR A NEW BLEND OF USES, POTENTIALLY RETAIL, RESIDENTIAL OR OFFICES THROUGH DETAILED PLANS HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED YET. NOW, THE COMPANY IS ASKING FOR $7.5 MILLION. STATE OFFICIALS WILL REVIEW THE FUNDING APPLICATION IN THE COMING MONTHS. NOW, I
Walmart-affiliated company applies for state grant to demolish Monroeville Mall
A development project that proposes tearing down Monroeville Mall and creating “a modern, mixed-use destination” is seeking funding from the state.”Monroeville Mall Gateway” is one of dozens of candidates for the 2025 round of the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, according to a list posted on the state’s website. The project is asking for $7.5 million.Here is the project description:”The Monroeville Mall Economic Revitalization Project will transform the space into a modern, mixed-use destination that strengthens the regional economy. The project begins with full demolition of the existing mall structures, clearing the site entirely for redevelopment. Construction will include new retail, restaurant, and entertainment space, supported by new landscaping, pedestrian-friendly design, and public open spaces for community use. Site preparation will include grading, stabilization, and modernization of utilities such as water, sewer, electric, and telecommunications.”Walmart bought Monroeville Mall earlier this year. In February, Walmart said it was “very interested in being part of any future redevelopment” of the site, and that it was working with Cypress Equities on mall operations and potential redevelopment. “Whatever they do in, you know, 5 or 6 years will be beautiful. I’m just concerned what happens to all the small businesses between now and then,” said Bryan Kiger, who owns the fairly new Pickle Parlor. Kiger told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 he and other business owners only found out about the demolition in the last week. They said Cypress told them they can stay until April 2027. “We do think that if there was, greater transparency about what the plan was, that we’d be able to pull together as a community and try to make this a win-win for the entire Monroeville area,” said Rick Murray, who owns Spectro Dolce Confectionary. Murray said Spectro Dolce employs people on the autism spectrum and put a lot of effort into refurbishing their space in the mall this past year. Now, he has to look for a new space. “A little bit sad,” said Spectro Dolce employee Chase Wivagg. “It’s really good bringing in people who are on the autism spectrum and have disabilities like myself.”Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has reached out to Cyprus Equities for comment. MORE LOCAL MALL NEWS:
A development project that proposes tearing down Monroeville Mall and creating “a modern, mixed-use destination” is seeking funding from the state.
“Monroeville Mall Gateway” is one of dozens of candidates for the 2025 round of the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, according to a list posted on the state’s website. The project is asking for $7.5 million.
Here is the project description:
“The Monroeville Mall Economic Revitalization Project will transform the space into a modern, mixed-use destination that strengthens the regional economy. The project begins with full demolition of the existing mall structures, clearing the site entirely for redevelopment. Construction will include new retail, restaurant, and entertainment space, supported by new landscaping, pedestrian-friendly design, and public open spaces for community use. Site preparation will include grading, stabilization, and modernization of utilities such as water, sewer, electric, and telecommunications.”
Walmart bought Monroeville Mall earlier this year.
In February, Walmart said it was “very interested in being part of any future redevelopment” of the site, and that it was working with Cypress Equities on mall operations and potential redevelopment.
“Whatever they do in, you know, 5 or 6 years will be beautiful. I’m just concerned what happens to all the small businesses between now and then,” said Bryan Kiger, who owns the fairly new Pickle Parlor.
Kiger told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 he and other business owners only found out about the demolition in the last week. They said Cypress told them they can stay until April 2027.
“We do think that if there was, greater transparency about what the plan was, that we’d be able to pull together as a community and try to make this a win-win for the entire Monroeville area,” said Rick Murray, who owns Spectro Dolce Confectionary.
Murray said Spectro Dolce employs people on the autism spectrum and put a lot of effort into refurbishing their space in the mall this past year. Now, he has to look for a new space.
“A little bit sad,” said Spectro Dolce employee Chase Wivagg. “It’s really good bringing in people who are on the autism spectrum and have disabilities like myself.”
Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has reached out to Cyprus Equities for comment.