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As an update: they've been actively working on this site this week. Silt fencing was being installed yesterday.

There's a lack of details, but adding a Tesla parts distribution center certainly seems like a nice addition to our automotive scene: https://upstatebusinessjournal.com/square-feet/tesla-to-open-logistics-center-in-fountain-inn-south-carolina/

This is odd. I'm not sure what you read there that implied 'today' (???). Multiple owners (as condos) are going to present obstacles to redevelopment at ANY point in the future. This is a rather unfortunately developed piece of land in a great location.

I had heard that from residents and saw the postings online yesterday. This is disappointing, as it dashes my hopes that someone would tear it down if it remained under single ownership.

They’ve cleared a lot of the vegetation, and have a construction shed on site. Has a permit been issued?

You're right. Doesn't seem to bother anyone (or prices). I'm surprised they haven't taken the initiative to silence the trains coming through. They're slow moving and use their horns extensively.

This is a project that I'm excited about! Thanks for sharing the update!

I hope they sign tenants that have normal retail business hours and don't strictly cater to office workers. This is going to further point out the short sighted nature of allowing 98 East McBee to not be mixed-use. Now, if we can only get the Synovus building to be renovated with retail spaces on their first floor, McBee Avenue would fully turn the corner.

Of course, there's certainly commercial permits that would not relate to any population gains. Site work also requires a permit, which happens way in advance of building construction actually happening. Furthermore, a single address can see multiple permits being pulled for different phases of construction (core and shell, tenant upfits, renovations). Thinking of some downtown retail turnover, there's been many permits that overlap with no "additional" businesses being added, just replaced. Similarly, you have residential renovations. Residential tear down and replacement on the same lot. Neither of those are gaining population. Permits can also be issued and nothing is built due to a variety of reasons (market conditions, financing, etc).

To put this into perspective: they essentially cannot lease their office building without this project. Sure, it could get scaled back, but there are real negative consequences for not upgrading the land with this project.

I was curious if this was the Lima One building. However, looking back at their announcement, they're only leasing 65,000 SF, and it's unclear if there will be other tenants in their building. The 8 story building on the original site plan was planned to be approximately 200,000 SF. So, perhaps it is the Williams Sonoma building shown below? I'm not sure I've seen these renderings. GSA Business shared them in December with the recent retail announcements.

Not yet. Expansion of The Commons is still under construction. Should be opening some time this year.

They've been doing small piecemeal components for a while now. It would appear that they're getting creative with how they're spending their money and performing the work. Seems like they're committed to finishing the job, but maybe facing financial constraints (?). This is all speculation and rumors that are floating around the community.

Actively drilling today. Nothing is getting built here

The land sold, didn't it? I imagine they're wrestling with the budget/inflation.

They had many problems. This concept is still needed, IMO.

County Square will be the Clarendon (metro stop in Arlington, VA) of Greenville.

It's there for context. The garage really needs to be torn down and reimagined. That's a more critical component than some massive renovation of the exterior of the high rise, IMO.

Mobilization for construction of the massage boutique (called "The Now") appears to have begun. This is the suite next to Starbucks in the plaza. Permanent signage has been up on the building for a couple of weeks now.

Last night the rooftop canopy was lit up for the first time. It really makes the building stand out at night.

This is a seemingly impressive investment for such a suburban mess of an area.

Agreed- that’s probably the right scale for that location. This would be a great spot for condos.

Can we temper the group expectations, and set the expectation for a 5 story, timber framed apartment building?

This building appears to be getting close to completion. Will be interesting to watch office vacancy numbers post-opening.

Does this not go before DRB, or is it just staff level review?