CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Riverplace

[GvilleSC]

I was downtown last night for a birthday gathering in the West End and parked on Main between RiverPlace (Michelin on Main store) and Spill the Beans. It's the first time I really noticed Townes Plaza; it's a neat small gathering spot and a nice touch for the building's presence along Main. I never noticed the Greenville "G" symbol on the manhole covers either; I thought that was neat. It really is the small details that go a long way into making a good impression.

I didn't realize this thread had been inactive for so long...

Glad you had the chance to discover some details of downtown! And, it sounds like you got a pretty darn good parking spot for a Friday night! Impressive!

Edited January 31, 2009 by GvilleSC

[krazeeboi]

^Yeah, I was pretty surprised myself. I thought for sure I would have had to park in a parking garage and walk a few blocks. I passed it, then quickly turned on my turn signal and backed up and got it.

Hopefully, we'll hear some more news about RiverPlace's expansion soon.

[GvilleSC]

Hopefully, we'll hear some more news about RiverPlace's expansion soon.

I hope so, too. I would definitely like to see even more artist oriented spaces along the river. A good casual dining restaurant wouldn't be bad, either. Those elements could be filled fairly easily, I think, but it's the upper floors that could prove to be the issue with progress...

I think a hotel might be the best option right now for a future building. There's two buildings at Riverplace with office space. I'm not sure what sort of vacancy they have, but Main @ Broad will bring office space online, as will Washington Square, though it's not currently under construction.

I'd be interested in seeing some solid facts about downtown residential units. Could that even be an option with the current downtown numbers and the economy? I don't know.

[gman430]

Hopefully, we'll hear some more news about RiverPlace's expansion soon.

Don't count on it. The project is on hold until further notice.

[Greenville]

Don't count on it. The project is on hold until further notice.

Is Riverplace on hold, or are they just deciding how to proceed? There is a huge difference between the two.

[gman430]

Is Riverplace on hold, or are they just deciding how to proceed? There is a huge difference between the two.

It's on hold. The developers were originally waiting for the city to get money to extend the parking garage. The city now has the money, but the developers have decided to wait on building the rest of the project until the economy improves.

[krazeeboi]

Well, can't really say I blame them. Now if the next phase were office and they could get an anchor tenant to commit, then I might see something happening sooner rather than later. But I won't hold my breath.

[swu_BA_student]

I've seen some heavy construction equipment down on the far end of riverplace. Is phase 2 and 3 still coming? Has the other portions of riverplace been a success, or are they struggling?

[btoy]

I think that is just from the work being done to the river banks.

[gman430]

The Hughes have purchased at least two parcels next to Riverplace. One being the large warehouse that had a electrical company in it that is bordered by Rhett, River and Camperdown and the other a smaller building adjacent to it on River Street. Looks like they are getting land for a phase 4.

[distortedlogic]

The Hughes have purchased at least two parcels next to Riverplace. One being the large warehouse that had a electrical company in it that is bordered by Rhett, River and Camperdown and the other a smaller building adjacent to it on River Street. Looks like they are getting land for a phase 4.

Hmmm, that's interesting, but I would like to see the rest of Phase 2 completed and something cool happen with Phase 3 first.

[vicupstate]

Just because they are buying the parcels does not mean that the phases will be rearranged. Without a compeling reason, I doubt they would do so.

Is the warehouse parcel the one Tom Croft owned for the 8-floor condo building?

[GvilleSC]

The Hughes have purchased at least two parcels next to Riverplace. One being the large warehouse that had a electrical company in it that is bordered by Rhett, River and Camperdown and the other a smaller building adjacent to it on River Street. Looks like they are getting land for a phase 4.

Interesting. I think it's good to know that this is a viable parcel for development (with the willingness of the owners to sell). I wonder if this actually will be related at all to Riverplace in the end? Nonetheless, it's a prime plot of land for a mixed-use midrise!

[gman430]

Just because they are buying the parcels does not mean that the phases will be rearranged. Without a compeling reason, I doubt they would do so.

Is the warehouse parcel the one Tom Croft owned for the 8-floor condo building?

Whoever said phases would be rearranged? No, this site that Hughes has bought is across Rhett Street from that.

[vicupstate]

Hughes controls that entire block (River,Rhett, Camperdown)apparently.

[MAJIKMAN]

Hughes controls that entire block (River,Rhett, Camperdown)apparently.

This is directly across the street from the church. right?

Edited November 19, 2009 by MAJIKMAN

[btoy]

Interesting. I think it's good to know that this is a viable parcel for development (with the willingness of the owners to sell). I wonder if this actually will be related at all to Riverplace in the end? Nonetheless, it's a prime plot of land for a mixed-use midrise!

At least one parcel is in the name of Riverplace Office III, LLC c/o Hughes Investments.

[gman430]

Riverplace phase 3: 140,000 square feet. 5-8 stories tall. All office proposed. Design phase currently.

[GvilleSC]

8 stories will fit in with the current development's heights. It'd be nice to get some retail on the bottom floor though. Once phase Two gets down there and Reedy Square is built... we'll want this...

[Greenville]

Riverplace phase 3: 140,000 square feet. 5-8 stories tall. All office proposed. Design phase currently.

Glad this is moving forward, at least on paper. I agree with GvilleSC about retail needed on the ground floor. Isn't ground floor retail now a City of Greenville requirement for any new building in the CBD?

[vicupstate]

Is this PHASE 3 or the remainder of PHASE 2 , which is on the River?

[gman430]

Is this PHASE 3 or the remainder of PHASE 2 , which is on the River?

Phase 3. The remainder of phase 2 is slated to include more than one building and not just office space.

[vicupstate]

Thanks for the info. When is Phase 2 going to start, or is that not in the works currently?

[gman430]

Thanks for the info. When is Phase 2 going to start, or is that not in the works currently?

I had heard October 2010 start date for phase 2, but this was several months ago so i'm not sure if that's still the case or not. The rest of the Riverplace project was on hold due to the economic recession and wouldn't be suprised if it still is.

[vicupstate]

So Phase 3 is being designed, but not neccesarily going to be built in the near future?