Advisors Excel, a financial and investment services company based in Topeka, Kansas, has recently acquired the West Ridge Mall. The company plans to redevelop the mall into a new mixed-use facility that will feature dining options, event spaces, entertainment venues, green areas and corporate offices.
Upon completion of the project,the converted site – which boasts 992,000 square feet making it the third-largest enclosed mall in Kansas – will serve as Advisors Excel’s headquarters for over 500 employees.
According to Cody Foster – co-founder of Advisors Excel- despite popular belief that malls are dying out in America,the redevelopment of West Ridge Mall proves otherwise. Developers are now looking to transform shopping centers into multi-purpose lifestyle hubs by incorporating leisure activities and attracting consumers,tentants,and professionals alike.
Since its opening in 1988,West Ridge Mall has experienced a decline in business and occupancy over time.However,this development marks an exciting new chapter for both Advisors Excel and the community as they work towards retaining all current employees during this transition period.
