Ross Park Mall Redevelopment Plans Hit Snag

ROSS TOWNSHIP, PA - Plans to add new retail and restaurants and a movie theater to Ross Park Mall have been put on hold for at least a month.

Citing safety concerns, Ross commissioners tabled an expansion plan outlined Monday by mall owner Simon Properties. The company wants to demolish the former Sears store, replacing it with a new three-story building and a stand-alone two story building. Those buildings would house the new shops and cinema, as well as a new fitness facility.

Simon also plans to relocate the mall food court.

WPXI-TV reported that commissioners have suggested that Simon add sidewalks around the proposed new buildings for the safety of shoppers and workers. They asked Simon to return next month with a revised mall expansion plan.

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