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The Wildflower Way extension to the Beechwood parking area is expected to be paved in the next several weeks, according to this P&C article. Official ribbon-cutting is set for September. Other trail segments coming this year, according to a recent PAL newsletter: Extension of the Mary H. Wright Greenway - Connecting the existing Mary H. Wright Greenway to the Fairforest Creek corridor in the Southside of the City, includes the City Cemetery - .5 MI. (not sure of status) Beaumont Mill village to the Northside of the City - Along Daniel Morgan Ave., connecting two mill villages into Downtown - 1 MI. (underway currently, as shown upthread)

Well yes, but they also talked about displaying the plaques/bell of the current tower somewhere. In what way do you think the design will change? I know there was pushback on the pavilion, so maybe that.

Welp, looks like this is delayed until after other nearby projects complete (so at least 2 years). City Council didn't want too much construction going on in one place that could hurt Square businesses. They might even "rethink" it? IDK. It could've been done by now if they had started last year... Clock tower will have to be moved or dismantled (which also hasn't been decided, apparently). There was talk of "honoring" it in the new City/County building, whatever that means.

Update on Northside Townhomes P2 progress. Curbing is installed for all interior streets and along Milan. Retaining walls and stormwater pond are done. Interior streets are graveled, as well. Not sure if utilities have been installed yet (plumbing lines, etc). That would be the next step, followed closely by concrete pads for the townhomes.

The clocktower needs to move because the new buildings on the H-J site will protrude into West Main as it's currently aligned. However, this allows them to return to the historic frontage alignment set by the buildings further up the square (which recreates the old, symmetrical street wall). However, that frontage-line predates the current clock tower's placement. Thus it must move to accommodate the sidewalk and road realignment needed with the new building frontage. And no, no one seems to know where to move the clock tower yet. (My preference is to return it to the courthouse site.)

Reinvintage Warehouse is moving from Union Street to Drayton Mills Marketplace (in the space formerly occupied by The Lauren Ashtyn Collection). Draws of the new space include air conditioning, more space for vendors, having other businesses nearby, and being closer to a larger customer base. The new space should open in October, while the current space will remain open until the end of the year.

Fountain Inn approved a 109-room SpringHill Suites for 300 Jones Street downtown. Construction for the 4-story, $20M project is set to begin Fall 2025, with completion in December 2026. Sadly it looks pretty generic/suburban, but nonetheless it's pretty impressive for a town this size to get a downtown hotel. And on the topic of FI, a developer is planning to replace a defunct gas station at 101 South Main with a multi-tenant building that fits the fabric of downtown. A dentist has been secured so far, and there are 3 other spaces available.

Curbing in for the drop-off area as of a week ago:

East DMA protected bike path progress from yesterday:

A look at the plaza walls from a week or two ago: And entrance awnings partially installed, from yesterday: And interior pics from the Library's social media last week:

Notice is hearby given that The Zeplin, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine and/or Liquor at 187 N. Church St., Ste. A, Spartanburg, SC 29306. This is the concept that's been floating around for well over a year. Hopefully it's actually moving forward this time.

Notice is hereby given that Ruth Nathalia Gualpa Guallpa intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of Beer, wine, and liquor at 129 North Spring Street, Spartanburg 29306. This is the former Nacho Taco space. Google Maps has a "Bar Del Toro" listed at this address, but I can't find any other info.

Morgan Square redesign to be discussed at the July 14 City Council meeting. Seems to center on construction timing, but may include broader discussion too? (I thought we were past that stage.) Concurrent City/County construction is mentioned, but the H-J block seems more relevant (moving the clock tower is necessary for that construction to occur). IMO, there is no "perfect" time for construction. Just gotta do it and mitigate its effects as best as possible. I feel like we're talking this thing to death. WSPA story H-J article

New attendance record (4,798); 8-run 8th inning--including a grand slam--for a big comeback win; then fireworks!

Nice aerial photos of downtown from this Colliers listing for 150 W Henry.