New businesses opening at Park Place

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - City leaders in South Charleston call it a game changer.

Park Place is bringing in new businesses -- providing residents with more options for restaurants and retail.

Nothing Bundt Cakes opened up in the development on Monday morning.

People in South Charleston can also look forward to Chicken Salad Chick opening up soon at Park Place.

South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens said business is booming in the development.

Chipotle and Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders is under construction.

Mullens said Mission Barbecue is scheduled to open Nov. 17.

He said Park Place is in phase one.

In the spring it will be in phase two, where shoppers will see clothing stores start to develop.

The mayor said more announcements will come as they move closer to the second phase.

“We knew Park Place was going to be a success because we’ve basically had more interest than we’ve had space available from the time this idea was born,” Mullens said. “To see it all come to fruition though is definitely satisfying because it’s been a long process.”

Mullens also credits the expansion of Jefferson Road from two lanes to five lanes for contributing to development in the area.

Mullens said the development at Park Place is benefiting other developments like Riverwalk Plaza.

He said TJ Maxx and Sierra will be moving into the old Kroger at Riverwalk.