Staunton Mall demolition work still ongoing, no timeline for development work

STAUNTON — Hills of rubble seem to outnumber the remaining standing structures on the Staunton Mall property. Even the fence surrounding the property for safety has taken a bit of a beating, as sections have fallen and there are holes in certain areas.

A picture of what the future could look like here might start to be formed once the debris is cleared on-site. No update on the timeline for when new construction could begin.

What businesses are coming in?

"We're working hard to try to get a line-up. We're trying to figure out the capital markets," said Carl Blackwell of Commonwealth Commercial, the company trying to find lessees for the space.

"We've got lots of interest, and things are going well, but just have to figure it out day by day."

Blackwell said the owner of the property could probably answer on the timeline better. The News Leader reached out to the owner through Blackwell, but has received no reply.

The mall closed in early 2021 after it was sold to Staunton EM 2 LLC for $3,675,000. Staunton EM 2 LLC is registered in Richmond.