StephenW

The article said the developers would no longer have to get the approval of city council. Is it possible they will redesign and put a cheaper/more suburban structure there? I really liked the last design, and I think that was the optimal spot for the much needed parking garage. And, is their change of plans a result of city council's surprise (and irrisponsible) negotiation of the air rights at the last minute? Fortunately, when I move back from China next month, I'll be living in five points for the first time (I used to live in Granby Mills), so parking won't be an issue for me. BTW, I'm Stephen. I've read your posts for a long time, but have never actually shared on the Columbia forum.

From The State (Friday 8/17) Letters to the Editor

I love that building (the one that houses the canal side office). Does anyone know what the upper levels with the huge, beautiful windows are used for. When I was apartment shopping, I really hoped they would be residential--but that was only wishful thinking. I settled for Granby (which I love).

I look at it krazeeboi. I love that building, but always wish they'd find some way to use the interior. I don't believe publix uses much of the historic structure do they? Maybe a museum of the old press or a market of some sort would be cool.