![]() ![]() The application said “based on the planning level project cost opinion, the overall building demolition project cost could be $3,323,000.”ĭemolition of part of the mall would create an approximately 6.8-acre parcel where the developers are considering developing a mixed-use retail/restaurant/office space during a later phase in the project, according to the application.įollowing the demolition, the main mall building will be approximately 550,000 square feet. In terms of the demolition of portions of the main mall structure, approximately 300,000 square feet of the mall building is slated to be demolished, according to an application to the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, for which the Sun-Gazette filed a right-to-know request with the Open Records Office for the state’s Office of the Budget. The mall is composed of the main structure, which houses retail spaces, and certain auxiliary retail sites along the road circling the mall. The initial phases will include changes to the existing infrastructure by adding new transportation assets demolishing and refurbishing existing buildings adding new utility assets and constructing new buildings,” Jahanshahi stated recently echoing the words of his associate, Ara Kervandjian, who is listed as the manager, vice president and secretary of the company, when he spoke at the Lycoming County Commissioners’ meeting last month. “As you are aware, it will be a multi-phase project creating a new, mixed-use development on the property. That said, we are continuing discussions with potential commercial and hospitality prospects, and the plans for residential housing and recreational space are being developed,” he added.Ĭlosing on the mall property is expected in early spring. “Our goal is to provide an environment that is attractive to potential tenants however, the mix of potential tenants remains fluid. We continue to work with local stakeholders to maximize this public/private partnership and are committed to an outcome that will be both beneficial to the local community and serve as an economic driver for the entire county,” Jahanshahi, President of FAMVEST Partners and also Executive VP of Acquisition for HFL Corp. “At this time, FamVest is focused on the purchase of the parcel and then the initial site work. Jahanshahi of FamVest Partners LLC cautions that plans are still fluid and it’s too early for anything to be set in stone, an application to a state redevelopment program offers glimpses into the potential future for the Lycoming Mall. If you're looking to mini golf at the mall, head on over to the north end to Moose Mountain Adventure Golf where the theming is superb, the holes are fun and challenging and the music is jam-worthy.While Jon M. On the same note as the previous holes, the final hole was a black abyss with no flashing lights or sounds. But hey, at least the ball was glowing under the black lights. Excited for a show, we were greeted with a dark plinko board and silence. In the 17th hole we were met with a conveyor belt and plinko board. ![]() The other fifteen obstacles could have been enhanced with musical or visual effects, but were not. To our surprise, three of the obstacles made a musical sound when the ball passed under. Switching between a flat course and one with a ramp, it felt like we were doing the same hole over and over. Secondly, the holes were rather boring - short, basic and underwhelming. I was expecting a jam session but found myself falling asleep. For starters, the overhead music was lackluster - soft, quiet and simply the opposite of "Rock Music". ![]() This attraction is full of missed opportunities. I walked into this attraction with excitement for a second mini golf course at the mall, but left feeling disappointed. ![]()
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