Plans are now in motion to upgrade the Washington Crown Center Mall. At *** public hearing tonight, prospective buyers unveiled future plans for the mall. Covering Washington County, reporter Jordan Syopa tells us what could be the next step in North Franklin Township. *** Cleveland-based real estate company is looking to invest $35 million into transforming the Washington Crown Center into *** mixed-use development. North Franklin Township leaders voted on the first step in moving this plan forward, but some of the remaining tenants want to know what this means for them. Plans to redevelop the Washington Crown Center are beginning to unfold now that *** prospective buyer is stepping in. We’d like to utilize the existing bones of the building. Which allows us to bring it to market *** lot faster. Chrisellata with Provider Real Estate Partners out of Cleveland, Ohio attended the North Franklin Township supervisor meeting Tuesday to pitch the company’s plans for the struggling mall, which is currently owned by Cohan Group. He says they envision *** mixed use project spanning 500,000 square feet. That would continue to incorporate retail uses, but also add some flexibility to the zoning that would allow us to then pursue corporate. The idea will require township supervisors to sign off on *** zoning change at *** special meeting later this month. Leaders did take the first step by voting to advertise their intention to adopt the zoning amendment. Reconfigure the retail on the front of the project to kind of fill in the empty spaces that exist today. It makes us nervous. Cory Gardner owns Iron Blast’s Game zone, one of the remaining tenants inside the mall, with demolition mostly planned for the interior. He wants to know what this means for the future of his business. Should we start looking to go somewhere else? Um, what do we do in the meantime during the construction if we do stay or you keep us and how we survive it? According to Salata, they plan to meet with the tenants to see how they can fit into the project, saying they’d love to keep as many as possible. The current owner has faced multiple fines from the township for failing to upkeep them all. The next owners are hopeful they will take the property. In *** different direction. Not only will we improve kind of the maintenance um and and the upkeep of the property, the trash, but also you’ll see an increased security presence, and then you’ll see an addition of multiple tenants. The company anticipates it could take 90 to 120 days to close on the property. The special meeting will take place June 25th at 5 p.m. covering Washington County in North Franklin Township. I’m Jordan Scioppa, Pittsburgh’s Action News for.
Washington Crown Center has been sold, North Franklin supervisor says
Updated: 1:59 PM EDT Sep 18, 2025
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The Washington Crown Center shopping mall has been sold, according to the chairman of the board of supervisors in North Franklin Township, Washington County.RELATED VIDEO: Washington Crown Center mall in Pennsylvania on track for redevelopment, June 2025 Chairman Bob Sabot on Wednesday declined to identify the buyer or who will be coming to the mall, saying an official announcement would come from the new owners.In a statement, Sabot called it “a very joyous day” and said the township supervisors are “100% behind” the sale of the mall.”It is no secret that the township has worked relentlessly for this day to occur. We feel that this is an absolutely wonderful move and will assure a vibrant future for the mall, for North Franklin Township and its residents,” Sabot said.The mall was owned by Kohan Retail Investment Group, which has faced fines from the township for failing to keep up the property.Earlier this year, Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 reported that a prospective buyer was stepping in, that plans were in motion to redevelop the mall, and that a zoning change was being sought to open the property for mixed use such as offices, research and development, medical, technology, and advanced manufacturing.MORE LOCAL MALL NEWS:Pittsburgh Mills owner ‘quietly exploring’ a saleMacy’s at Pittsburgh Mills goes up for saleGroundbreaking held for Washington Mall redevelopmentMonroeville Mall bought by WalmartWalmart buys Bethel Park Shopping CenterGen Z is saving traditional mallsRoss Park Mall adding new stores in 2025Study recommends hotel, convention center at Westmoreland MallJCPenney store at Beaver Valley Mall is closingVon Maur opens first Pennsylvania store at South Hills Village
The Washington Crown Center shopping mall has been sold, according to the chairman of the board of supervisors in North Franklin Township, Washington County.
RELATED VIDEO: Washington Crown Center mall in Pennsylvania on track for redevelopment, June 2025
Chairman Bob Sabot on Wednesday declined to identify the buyer or who will be coming to the mall, saying an official announcement would come from the new owners.
In a statement, Sabot called it “a very joyous day” and said the township supervisors are “100% behind” the sale of the mall.
“It is no secret that the township has worked relentlessly for this day to occur. We feel that this is an absolutely wonderful move and will assure a vibrant future for the mall, for North Franklin Township and its residents,” Sabot said.
The mall was owned by Kohan Retail Investment Group, which has faced fines from the township for failing to keep up the property.
Earlier this year, Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 reported that a prospective buyer was stepping in, that plans were in motion to redevelop the mall, and that a zoning change was being sought to open the property for mixed use such as offices, research and development, medical, technology, and advanced manufacturing.
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