MidtownSpartanburg

I noticed a sign today at the old Mellow Mushroom/Mata’s that says “Indian Cuisine Coming Soon”

Does anyone know what’s happening at 880 E Main next to the new Zen Ramen & Sushi Burrito? The building and roof have been painted bright green.

One way to attract visitors is to have shops and restaurants for them to visit. However our city and OneSpartanburg chose to court multi-million dollar corporations over small businesses, which has created the underwhelming downtown we have now. We are a city with a metro population of over 300k and our downtown commercial is essentially two blocks.

Ugh. Hate that 249 will be residential. On a brighter note, the property next door at 251 E Main will be restored and used as an art studio for a local artist.

The name first appeared on the banner at Fairview on Main. I live nearby and think that some branding/placemaking along that corridor could go a long way. I don’t really care what we call it.

In addition to what has been mentioned: 1. A plan to reimagine East Main around Converse Heights as Midtown - complete with a road diet, rezoning to allow cafes, beer/wine shop, light retail on that corridor, better walkability. I’m imagining something similar to Devine St. and Shandon neighborhood in Columbia. 2. action from OneSpartanburg to invest in small business development downtown. This city is too big to have a downtown as empty as ours. 3. Some new, creative restaurants! 4. The city takes historic preservation more seriously (one can dream..)

Glad to see more residential infill. I think that area has a lot of potential given that it’s an in town neighborhood with some character still intact. I love the little green building on the corner of Oakland and St. John. I think it would be such a cool spot for a small restaurant or beer/wine shop.. or anything really!

Maybe i missed it, but what’s being built in the former Golden Chic space between Lowe’s and Tractor Supply on East Main? Looks like a fast food restaurant.

Another great, historic building gone. Quickly on our way to being a city that looks like every other city with little original character left.

off topic, but nothing would make me happier to see the Johnson’s (massive) collection of Southern art turned into a real museum of Southern art here in Spartanburg. What a benefit that would be for our city!

The art studio next door has an apartment in the rear. I like the use of space for the rear, but I agree - not ideal for retail that close to the core where there isn’t much available retail space.

From what I understand, this development is by Raj Patel, a serial entrepreneur in town. Originally the plan was to open a Keg & Cellar here. Not sure if that’s still on the drawing board, but it would certainly be a great, walkable watering hole for the converse heights crowd!

Does anyone know what’s going on with Zen Ramen and Sushi Burrito on East Main? No activity for several months.

Spartanbirds!

Any discussion on the HARB recommendation?