Iconic piece of the Eastfield Mall will likely be part of new development

the Eastfield Mall was knocked down several weeks ago now the mall is expected to be developed into a mixed use commercial and Retail Hub in the coming years 22 news reporter Melissa Torres spoke with a representative about what some of the recent developments to this property look like well the Eastfield Mall in Springfield officially closes doors on July 15th after 55 years Crews have already begun tearing down the outside walls of the Eastfield Mall as they make wa for the property to be redeveloped the last messages of the East Field mall are nearly gone but the mall's iconic sign will reportedly be surviving in the new development to be going well um the project seems to be on schedule I think the neighborhood is very excited about the changes that are coming to that area of the city has been known as the economic Hub and the the the uh retail District of the City of Springfield and I think again with these changes will be able to reclaim that identity Ramos says that he is not sure about what stores are going to be placed inside of this new property but he hopes that they are able to bring back the old movie theater that once was housed there Springfield Crossings project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025 working for you Melisa Torres 22 News