Springfield Crossing opens at old Eastfield Mall site on Boston Road

Celebrations continue with another grand opening for the new Springfield crossing at the site of the old Eastfield Mall, which is already bringing in many customers. >> 22 News reporter Aretta Odia joins us live in studio with a look at the ribbon cutting and what else is in store for the property. >> The highly anticipated Springfield Crossing is gearing up for business. And the community in Springfield welcomes it all with open arms. What used to be the Eastfield Mall on Boston Road is now Springfield Crossing for all your shopping needs. From BJ's, Chick-fil-A, PetSmart, and Chipotle that are already up and running to places like Target, Hobby Lobby, and Sketchers soon to arrive. And it's already bustling with business right in time for the holidays. >> This is another project uh that my administration's been able to get done, many that they said would never get done. And I want to thank Anton and Onyx Development. This is an $80 million project. >> The community came together for a ribbon cutting ceremony with elected officials and their colleagues there to support. >> The shopping center is expected to bring in over 800 jobs and a majority of those workers are from right here in the city of Springfield. Anton Melanda from Onyx Partners says the vision really came to life and that once all the stores are open, it'll be a force to be reckoned with. incredible tax revenue for the balance of the city to benefit from. I think five or six times what it originally was and now a great place to go and shop and eat um and experience everything that Springfield has to offer. >> There will also be 50 residential units coming soon to the property, a project with more details to come. Now, Onyx partners say they bought the space next to the RMV across town, converting it to a career training and trade school, which should be open up in February, also with a brand new car wash nearby. working for you. Orata Odia, 22 News.