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This is somewhat old news as it happened a few weeks ago, but Urban Farmhouse (1200 Semmes Ave) has closed. With all the apartments and other new housing nearby, this location should spring back soon with a coffee shop.
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Just checked this one out a few days ago. It's up to 2 or 3 stories now (maybe even topped out) but it seems like this one is going incredibly slow compared to some of the other projects out there.
The Belle Summitt Apartment building construction is going very, very slow. Sign out front says it will be open summer/fall. At the rate they're going, it will be summer/fall 2015.
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Mini Price Storage purchased land in the area though I'm not 100% sure that's the exact lot you're talking about.
Thanks. Hoping for something alittle more exciting though.
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Does anyone have any info on what is planned for the 200 block (I think) of southside of Cowardin? Land is cleared and construction trailer in place but no signs up.
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800 Semmes Ave:
Construction crane being assembled right now.
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This was mentioned somewhere before, but it's good to mention it again. I'm looking for updated photos or a construction cam of the project - I'd love to watch this project go up! From what I understand, they are still only drilling foundation holes/piles right now, so there might not be too much to see yet. There should be a trend toward new, taller residential projects downtown in the near future since most, if not all, the rehab opportunities have been taken. To me, this is a very exciting project!
Just took a walk over to the site. Looks like base of crane tower going into place.
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Residents are starting to move into the new 1200 Semmes Ave apartment building although construction is not completed. This is an attractive building with rooftop amenities such as a dog walk. Maybe I'm being too optimistic but it looks like there could be some retail spaces facing Semmes Ave (coffee and/or sandwich shop, please!).
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Update on the Horizon Project in today's Post & Courier:
First phase is to construct a parking garage clearing the path for subsequent phases.
Article in the Charleston Business Journal today discussing the Horizon Project master plan. Exciting to see this project getting underway later this year with Phase Zero (parking garage)and Phase 1 scheduled to begin summer of 2015.
http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/news/51450-horizon-district-preliminary-master-plans-revealed
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When I was in Chas during the holidays, I drove by the 5-floor office building at 165 Cannon St., in the MUSC campus area. This building, built sometime in the mid-to-late 60's, has troubled me for several years for just being plain ugly architectural. Thus I eas excited to see that the exterior brick had been removed and a new exterior would be going on. Anything would be an improvement. But I did some checking and the building is actually being demolished. The building is currently owned by MUSC but orginally it was privately owned with a bank as the primary tenant. Not unhappy to see it go but hope a surface parking lot is not being planned for that parcel.
Side note - I remember a girl that sat next to me in 10th grade that claimed her dad owned that building. Who knows.
Google map of 165 Cannon St:
This building has been demolished now. Still not sure if there are any plans for the site but still hoping it's not going to be a surface parking lot.
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Update on the Horizon Project in today's Post & Courier:
First phase is to construct a parking garage clearing the path for subsequent phases.
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Does anyone know if there is (or will be) a construction webcam set up for the 800 Semmes development in Manchester? If not, keep you eyes out for one and if you find one, please post a link here. From what I understand, this project has broken ground and work is ongoing. I would like to watch this residential highrise go up! Thanks!
I'm not sure about a webcam, but I walked over to the construction site yesterday. Crews were drilling steel pilings.
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Update on the Cigar Factory with new tenant announcements:
http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/news/51318-garden-amp-gun-leases-space-in-cigar-factory
Exciting to see this project up and moving in a positive direction.
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So, the developer will now sub-divide the Millennium Bldg into 4 spaces, with Chipotle Mexican Grill taking 3,000 sf on the King St, side of the building. BAR will review plans at its Jan 8 meeting. No mention of any other prospective tenants. Too bad the building could not have been leased to a single tenant but glad something will start happening there.
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20131231/PC05/131239894/1010/
My biggest fear has come true. There's a friggin' drugstore going in the old Millenium Bldg as being reported today in the P&C:
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And yet, no mention of this new building in today's RTD or Richmondbizsense. The RTD talks about the meeting where this building was announced, but they didn't pick up on the fact that this is a new 12-story apartment building. No mention at all of 800 Semmes. Strange indeed.
Appears construction is about to get underway.
Does a project of this scope not need to go thru a city approval process from an architectural standpoint and even zoning (building height, etc) approval process?
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Container Store would be awesome, but no, it's not anchor material.
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Thought I would start a new thread. I will update with major annexations as they occur.
The City is currently processing several annexations in Cainhoy that total 883 acres (1.38 sq. miles). Four 'doughnut holes' will be eliminated, including one really large one. The large, northern-most doughnut hoie in the map is one of them.
These annexations received final approval at last week's Council meeting. This acreage is part of the larger planned Cainhoy Plantation development. There's another unrelated 70 acre tract pending annexation approval in the Cainhoy area.
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I heard on the radio this morning that the old Topekas steakhouse on Parham Rd. was going to be torn down and replaced by a retail store but I didn't catch the name of the store. Can anyone help me with the name?
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I believe that is the shopping center that was to be anchored by a Family Dollar/Dollar Tree.
I believe that parcel is not large enough for a shopping center. I was really hoping for a restaurant. Really hurting for eating establishments in that area. There's money to be made with the right places.
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Courier Square will be a test case for a new "100/30 Urban Street" height district. It allows for taller buildings in exchange for wider sidewalks lined with retail. The proposal still has to go before City Council for final approval.
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20140115/PC05/140119584/1010/
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So, the developer will now sub-divide the Millennium Bldg into 4 spaces, with Chipotle Mexican Grill taking 3,000 sf on the King St, side of the building. BAR will review plans at its Jan 8 meeting. No mention of any other prospective tenants. Too bad the building could not have been leased to a single tenant but glad something will start happening there.
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20131231/PC05/131239894/1010/
Architectural rending of what's being proposed to BAR this evening for new Chipotles. Very bland, so BAR will surely approve.
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When I was in Chas during the holidays, I drove by the 5-floor office building at 165 Cannon St., in the MUSC campus area. This building, built sometime in the mid-to-late 60's, has troubled me for several years for just being plain ugly architectural. Thus I eas excited to see that the exterior brick had been removed and a new exterior would be going on. Anything would be an improvement. But I did some checking and the building is actually being demolished. The building is currently owned by MUSC but orginally it was privately owned with a bank as the primary tenant. Not unhappy to see it go but hope a surface parking lot is not being planned for that parcel.
Side note - I remember a girl that sat next to me in 10th grade that claimed her dad owned that building. Who knows.
Google map of 165 Cannon St:
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The P&C Business section had an article in today's edition discussing the redevelopment of the Millennium Building. The interior will offer up to 35,000 sq ft of commerical space and occupancy is possible by next fall. The developer, Weiner Real Estate Holdings, is quoted as saying there is strong interest from some national retailers. H&M and Walgreens are mentioned as prospective tenants. That proposed square grass "tower" entryway reminded me of a Walgreens. Maybe Walgreens on the 1st floor and H&M on the 2nd floor. Hopefully no Walgreens at all.
So, the developer will now sub-divide the Millennium Bldg into 4 spaces, with Chipotle Mexican Grill taking 3,000 sf on the King St, side of the building. BAR will review plans at its Jan 8 meeting. No mention of any other prospective tenants. Too bad the building could not have been leased to a single tenant but glad something will start happening there.
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20131231/PC05/131239894/1010/
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I was downtown on Black Friday and saw a couple empty storefronts along lower King, specifically between Wentworth and Calhoun. Anything slated for these spaces?
Officially announced today that H&M will be opening Dec 19 at 281 King St., in the old Kress Bldg. This is between Wentworth & Calhoun. There's been rumor of H&M coming to King St for some time now.
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20131209/PC05/131209418/1177/hm-to-open-in-downtown-charleston
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More news on the Manchester renaissance:
BizSense reports another lot is being developed for more apartments, but this certain development also is dog-friendly: a dog walk area will be built on the roof of the complex.
http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2013/07/15/building-throws-bone-to-4-legged-residents/
I didn't know that Manchester is considered part of downtown Richmond.
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My take on Charleston Mayor Tecklenburg is that annexation is not high on his priority list but time will tell. There are several parcels up for annexation on tonight's city council agenda. There's also a 45 acre annexation in the West Ashley area that is being fought by many residents over density concerns and that the property is historic and should be preserved from development.