Exclusive: Owner of Citadel Mall reveals plans for Epic Center, mall revitalization

WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCIV) — An exclusive first look at a longtime West Ashley mall. ABC News 4 learned what the Lowcountry can expect and how there are plans for the first of its kind in the Charleston area.

Richard C. Davis is the Founder and CEO of Trademark Properties and the Owner of Citadel Mall in West Ashley. He showcased his new plans for the brand new Epic Center.

“Anything you can dream of as far as events and competitive events, we will be able to house them here,” Davis explained.

Davis said his proposed Epic Center and the mall’s revitalization plan, will create a one-stop location for people to work, live, and play.

“Right up on 526. That’s where the Epic Center will go. That’s where the sports and events center will go,” said Davis.

The Director of Leasing at Trademark Properties, Ginger Davis, said the expansion will have a focus on health and wellness and will be more modernized.

Just this week, the plans for Epic Center development at Citadel Mall, passed third reading by City Council.

“Whatever we do here, we are sensitive to the residential community. We want to make sure that we don’t do anything to upset the overall character and nature of their neighborhoods. We don’t want to run people out,” said Peter Shahid, District Nine Councilmember.

Some volunteers at the mall on Thursday night agreed it’s time for a fresh look.

“Citadel Mall was real nice when I first moved to Charleston and now it’s just dropped,” said Annie Green.

For Davis, he said it’s all about improving what’s already here.

“You got a great location. Great dirt. And then you have sticks and bricks that give a great opportunity to repurpose,” said Davis.

Davis said the plan is to repurpose the property to be 4.5 million square feet, however, it will have less retail space than there currently is now. The former JC Penny will also become a world-class facility for MUSC, according to Trademark Properties.