With Nod To The Past, Wheeling Welcomes Future Project

The city of Wheeling broke ground Tuesday on a project that’s expected to breathe new life into the downtown.  

The JC Lando redevelopment project features a boutique hotel and more.  

The $58.7 million project is funded primarily through private investment and includes private residences, restaurants, retail space, conference facilities, and public gathering areas.  

Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder told an excited crowd that the project honors the city’s past and embraces its future.  

“This new downtown hotel will bring visitors, support our local businesses and restaurants, create jobs, and strengthen Wheeling’s position as a destination for tourism, business, and special events,” Magruder said. “It’s another sign that our downtown continues to build momentum, and that people really believe in Wheeling’s future.” 

Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office said the state provided tourism development tax credits and financing from the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. 

“For years, people talked about what downtown Wheeling used to be. Today, we’re talking about what it can become,” Morrisey said. “Projects like this strengthen local communities, attract visitors, and give businesses the confidence to make the next investment. Winning is contagious.” 

The project is expected to create roughly 465 jobs and generate nearly $88 million in economic activity during the construction phase. Once completed the project is projected to create 187 jobs and generate nearly $23 million in annual economic activity.