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The responsibility for Scott Towers’ upkeep rests with the Greenville HA, who also owns the land, rather than with HUD. The director essentially admitted not properly maintaining the building, which would have made renovation more practical. The interior on the news looked nicer than expected, certainly not demolition-worthy. Whatever problems there are were preventable and/or repairable, with routine maintenance and planned phased-in renovations. It’s difficult to imagine the complete cost for total demolition, removal, disposal, tenant relocation, new design and construction would be less than upgrading an existing building; especially if it had been done over the last several years. Here is a Greensboro HA high rise for the elderly, built around the same period as Scott Towers, that has been renovated. Its facade is in better shape than Scott’s, but facades can be improved. http://www.gha-nc.org/GHA%20Communities%204-09/gateway/gateway_directions.htm

Yes, but it wasn't around too long. It probably didn't help that they would close by 3 o'clock, but then nothing much has done well in that little strip center.

Just wait 'til the 40-story South Financial skyscraper is completed! Oh, wait. You didn't imagine it. Air Canada was set to offer service between GSP and Toronto a few years back (5-6 maybe?), for like $99 one way. I was excited about an easy way to get back there after a memorable childhood family trip. It also would've made GSP a truly international commercial airport. Unfortunately, Air Canada backed out within a couple of weeks of the first scheduled flight. I certainly hope GSP gets the grant and successfully woos Frontier or a comparable carrier. A western destination would greatly benefit travelers from miles around, as well as the airport, of course.

Yes, as Skyliner said. From their future locations page, it looks like it could be a while. "Proposed" has been the status since at least early last year.

Crazy Aunt, huh? I'll have to check it out sometime. Thanks for sharing that, sleepypossum, and sorry for my delayed reply. Rosalinda's will be added to my list to try, too!

That sounds reassuring! I'll be on the lookout for one of those days! I hope the scoopers have short memories for the last suggestion. Totally unrelated question, but has anyone tried El Matador on Wade Hampton? I've wondered about it for years but for whatever reason have never made the decision to eat there.

A little tardy here, but it opened back in August and surprised me, too. This might not bode well for business. It certainly doesn't jump out at you when driving by. Also, when Augusta Grill is open, there is little to no parking. Maybe downtown would have been a wiser move, with more walk-in traffic (?). I hope it is a success, because I waited a long time for Ben & Jerry's to put a shop around here! Don't have to wait until I go to Charleston, Chapel Hill or the Atlanta airport (although maybe there's such a thing as too close )!