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Wythe County Revives Former Mall Land | Roanoke News
Wythe County is reviving a dormant 55-acre site where the old Fort Chiswell Outlet Mall once stood, strategically located at the intersection of I-77 and I-81 with over 60,000 daily vehicles passing by. With existing utilities and easy access via state road, the county aims to steer development toward community benefit, not just profit. No final plans yet, but leaders are eager to unlock the land’s potential and inject new life into this long-neglected area. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: ad...
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It's September 18th. From your city to your ears, this is Roanoke News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. With county is making moves, scooping up about 55 acres where the old Fort Chiswell Outlet Mall used to be. This spot has been sitting empty for a minute, ever since a fire shut the place down and the buildings got torn down. Now, the county's got the keys, and they're looking to bring some life back to this prime piece of real estate.
This land is sitting pretty at the crossroads of interstates 77 and 81. So you've got major traffic passing by every day, over. 60,000 cars. Plus, the county's got water and sewer hookups ready to go, and a state road leading right to it. It's got all the ingredients for something big to happen.
The county leaders are feeling good about this. They see it as a chance to control what goes on the property, making sure it's something that actually benefits the community, not just some random. Development. They've been watching it sit idle for years, and now they can finally help shape its future for the better. Right now, there's no concrete plan for what's going to be built there.
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