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Great photo! How about that for density?

Such a cool place.

This guy is a total goober. I've seen his videos before. His research is off a bit, citing Spartanburg as the home of the University of South Carolina. However, he "ain't wrong" about Greenville. It is one of the best small cities in the country, as far as I'm concerned. I'm actually headed up there later today, and my daughter and I are having lunch at what might be considered one of the best Middle Eastern eateries in the region- The Pita House. Will be my first visit. Have heard good things. Keep up the good work, Greenville!

https://www.aol.com/columbia-north-main-starts-boom-050000356.html A good read on a growing part of town. I am particularly fond of The War Mouth and Indah Coffee. I also used to know Doug (mentioned in the story), and remember when he was just starting Vino Garage. He's a smart, solid dude, and would encourage anyone to give his shop a visit.

I am looking forward to seeing Phase II. I am hopeful part of it will be condos, not apartments.

https://www.google.com/search?q=images+progress+of+campus+village+university+of+south+carolina&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&vet=1&fir=EjJuu--Od__l-M%2C-9-5Bx3sGO9G2M%2C_%3BrkaMTWc444KnsM%2CVWN1pfQlGoPPYM%2C_%3BYyLz6GX1_5ALrM%2CrWQZ1vUCC-dLVM%2C_%3BtJFxdGLIV37xUM%2CrWQZ1vUCC-dLVM%2C_%3BA8d2lLUwhOlFiM%2CrWQZ1vUCC-dLVM%2C_%3B203WML57P3CNdM%2CuZVlchnYQWWFWM%2C_%3BseD8n4K1aqykZM%2C8lML8TOksi55KM%2C_%3BUu3D9EpgVauP0M%2CVWN1pfQlGoPPYM%2C_%3B4DSNOJch6SkSBM%2C4G7pQXa924elFM%2C_%3B8rBkTb8SvoqWZM%2CrWQZ1vUCC-dLVM%2C_&usg=AI4_-kQ38qGXrxbEp6VR2hRQbrlAUJj_DQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwimisDCz-v4AhWTEGIAHZgiA2kQ9QF6BAgDEAE#imgrc=OcnnHwPXcuiu6M There are some great new images here of the campus village currently rising on the south side of campus. I like the architectural style and density.

This is so cool! Don't know that I've ever seen a cereal bar. Most excellent design and touches. My favorites, of course, are the white picket fence in front, and cow in back.

I regret that I must post some tough love for my city, Columbia. It's been home all my life, and I love it, and would not want to live anywhere else. I must say, though, Columbia has a safety perception issue which is not entirely untrue. I have worked downtown for the last 31 years, and have watched its renaissance. There are more people on the streets now than since its heyday in the 1950's. However, I've also come to see most of the people out and about are not office workers, college students or out of town visitors (like Charleston or Greenville) but the homeless, with nothing to do but exist the best they can until Oliver Gospel Mission or Transitions allow them back in for the evening. Perhaps most of these folks are peaceful and law abiding, and just want to be left alone to do their thing, however, there is a sizeable population of the mentally ill. Budget cuts have left the mentally ill without treatment, fending for themselves. Some of them are hostile and scare folks out on their lunch breaks. I have had numerous transients scream profanities at the top of their lungs at me, for no apparent reason at all. I don't claim to know what the solution to all this is, but I can tell you a failure to act is only going to cause the situation to worsen. I hate to have to make such a post, but if we are truthful with ourselves, all cities (and cities are the focus of this forum) are going to have some social problems. These problems impact the greater enjoyment of what we have collectively as Columbians, and must be addressed. People deserve care, and we all deserve to be and feel safe in our surroundings.

This looks really great! I like the pedestrian bridge. It does, however, look particularly low in the renderings, such that a big truck would not be able to pass under it. I am sure this is just a conceptual image, and would not be to actual scale. Great project, Greenville!

Very cool.

Just seeing this. Being a Columbian (with family in Greenville), I did a double take. This would not, by chance, be a bar, like the one with the same name in 5 Points, would it?

https://columbiabusinessreport.com/news/government/82193/ My friends, who are small business owners in the city, have always complained Columbia created too many hurdles to make running a business here, attractive. Other cities, they said, worked to stimulate business by cutting the red tape. Well, we now have a business man as mayor, for the first time since I've been alive (not an attorney, as the others have been), and I am hopeful these measures will pay off.

This is such a beautiful hotel! It will be another jewel in Greenville's downtown crown.

Article in The State today, which I'm unable to view because of the paywall. Someone..possibly the McDonald's franchisee..is against it. Oh brother..

https://www.scdotcarolinacrossroads.com/phase1meeting/ Watch the video! It gives a very thorough analysis of phase 1 of the biggest and most important traffic improvements in our state. After watching it, try to remember, this is only the first of 5 stages! This will be huge for public safety, traffic jam reduction, and dare I say, increased economic development in the Midlands. Wow! This looks super cool! You know, although not directly related to zoology, we have Civil War era artifacts on zoo property, and just a bit downstream, the area where artifacts of what is believed to be the earliest human habitation in North America were located. I wish we could somehow tie the history education into people's zoo visit, too.

https://www.wistv.com/2022/05/18/riverbanks-zoo-seeking-approval-county-administrators-80-million-project/ We've got to keep up funding to our nationally renowned zoo. I am curious about the "aerial" river crossing indicated. I wonder if that means something like the sky buckets at the state fair or perhaps a monorail. If Riverbanks gets the money, it will probably just upgrade its tram system instead, which likely would be far less expensive and allow more cash flow to the other projects on its list.

This is interesting. I was actually driving around that area today. I took my dog for a walk on the river, then we drove over to see exactly where Williams St terminates, as I am interested in the planned extension of said street to make access to the proposed riverfront park better. The new traffic signal on Huger at Greene is operational, where Greene will also eventually be extended into the park. Where did you find this about this hotel project? I am happy to see the continuing density inching closer to the river, but damn these architects and engineers for the continuation of these boxy, cheap looking Anywhereville, USA designs. Looks cheap. I hope it gets altered some before being approved.

Every time I think the Standard is topping out, I see another floor added on. Was originally slated to be 17 floors, then was modified to 15. Does anyone know if this is the correct final height? Also, anyone with a better camera than mine (which is everyone), could you please add some pictures to this thread? I made the approach down Assembly in the direction of USC the other day, and it definitely makes its presence known.

This is hilarious! I love the Stonehenge scene from Spinal Tap.

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article260891307.html This is the best news I've heard in a long time! I am so happy for Scott Burgess..an excellent dude who makes the BEST BEER in the state! If you've never tried a Rauchbier (smoked- Bamburg, Germany style), you are in for a treat!

https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/business/new-usc-student-housing-being-considered-near-colonial-life-arena/article_8979384a-bfea-11ec-b186-431aa6018fb3.html Here's a proposed student housing project, steps from the Colonial Life Arena, and near the newly extended Greene St, which will lead to a Riverfront Park (potentially in years to come). USC is really blowing up. It has 36,000 students now, I believe.

Saw that. Extremely disappointed. In trying to find some silver lining, I am hopeful Arnold does have a meaningful "plan B", and that said plan B might involve development near the riverfront, as it looks like the riverfront is inching closer to becoming more accessible on the Cola side. When the Greene St Bridge and Williams St extensions are done, I think there will be a rush for developers to position themselves for condos/apartments, etc.

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article259302324.html Great article on riverfront park and infrastructure. Hoping one day this happens! Been waiting a long time. The bridge at Greene St is almost open, and then Williams St (just on the other side of Huger) needs extending.

Agreed. I can see Adluh in the rendering, but it was the only landmark I could locate for reference. Rickenmann has traditionally been pretty fiscally conservative. However, he is a business man (used to run Birds on a Wire on Devine St, and now sells solar paneling or some such thing), so I know he's in tune with knowing what is or what is not, a good deal. I see this as an investment which will pay tenfold in dividends. It would continue to unlock Cola's potential as a city, and provide work, housing, and more conventioneers to spend money here.