In case your wondering, the eight story building Tom Croft proposed on Rhett St. was originally going to be 10 stories, but i'm guessing he made it two stories shorter to win approval by the DPC. It is going to be located right near Riverplace only about a block away. Here is a story on it from back in September: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060908/BUSINESS/609080319

Also, the 7-story condo building proposed at 100 East Washington St. is the Bookends Phase II. Here is a story on this from earlier this month: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061006/BUSINESS/610060345/1003&template=pdaart

Here is another email I just received from Bob Ellis. The question was whether the Pinnacle on Main was still going to start this month or not. Here is the answer:

That is a day to day item. We will have a better feel next week after meetings with City engineering, traffic and economic development.

-Bob Ellis

g-man, I think it is about time someone from Greenville put together a map with all those projects ;) I begin to get dizzy and can't connect the dots :lol:

:lol: HAHA, I know what you mean. I'll try to put one together and post it later. :okay:

^^
Can't wait!!! I started doing the same for DT Raleigh and I think I will go back and redo the graph because there are many updates. It will take me a while, but I will finally do that. I know how hard it is when our cities get so many proposals.

Sorry, RaleighNC but i've been too busy lately to make a map with all of the developments on it. I'll try to make one tonight though. Also, the Shopping Center Group will release the new site plan of Magnolia Park Town Center to me on Monday. I will be sure to post it on here. :)

Timken opens new center at CU-ICAR. More info: http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ticker=TKR&script=417&layout=-6&item_id=917447

Bob Ellis is expected to release the construction timeline for the Pinnacle on Main sometime next week. As soon as I find out what the timeline is and when groundbreaking is to occur, i'll let you know. :)

Well, if nobody is going to post on here then i'm going to stop to and ask the moderator to close this thread.

Can I please get a comment. Why is this thread so freaking dead.

South Financial Headquarters. Construction is going to start at the end of the year on this:
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Drury Inn and Suites:
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q320/g-vegas1421/Picture064.jpg

They were hard at work today on the Verdae Development site. Taken from Verdae Blvd:
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CU-ICAR:
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Hubbell Lighting Headquarters:
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Staybridge Suites at the Point:
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Oh yeah, I forgot to say that the Shopping Center Group is going to release the new site plan for Magnolia Park Town Center on Monday. I heard it's bad ass from somebody who saw it at the Southeast Convention. If it's not posted on http://www.magnoliapark.com/ or the Shopping Center Group's website on Monday then i'll try to get a copy via email from the Shopping Center Group and post it on here. Either way, i'm going to post a copy of the new site plan on here Monday when it comes out if I can get a copy of it via email or the internet, which i'm sure i'll be able too. :)

Great photos, g-man. Thanks for always sharing the information you gather on various projects and developments. We really appreciate it bro!

Your welcome, Greenville. Now, if only I could get more damn posts over here and metro idiot would stop banning me on UP. He really pisses me off. I'm trying to be nice and just post info and pics on there, but he's just being a real jerk.

Thanks, erm. All pics taken today-


This sign has been put up next to the old memorial auditorium site:
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n68/cdude9409/Picture085-1.jpg


Peacock Hotel and Spa site update. They are currently moving the water lines because they are right below the hotel site where they can't stay obviously. This was one of the steps needed to begin construction and one of the reasons construction has been delayed. The City of Greenville said the water line moving should begin after Fall for Greenville and they were right:
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Very nice update, G-man! Thanks!

Apparently, a very large business is looking at moving to Greenville as a result of being impressed with the $1 billion school building program in the county. Can't wait to hear more.

Your welcome, Greenville. Now, if only I could get more damn posts over here and metro idiot would stop banning me on UP. He really pisses me off. I'm trying to be nice and just post info and pics on there, but he's just being a real jerk.

You will be shocked but I agree with you. Yes I can put down my diffrences and agree with you on this. He loves to ban, is very much so a idiot and jerk. By the way nice pictures on your Hotel series.

Thank you, flotownballer. Sorry about spamming your columbia hilton hotel thread. Nice pics you took by the way of the hilton in columbia. :)

Loved the additional photos, g-man :okay: Great to see all those updates keep coming!!!

Here is an update on the McBee Station development:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/Skyliner25/McBeeStation_01-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/Skyliner25/McBeeStation_02.jpg

Lots of construction! Even though that Drury Suites has a run-of-the-mill design, its height makes an impression from I-85.

Lots of construction! Even though that Drury Suites has a run-of-the-mill design, its height makes an impression from I-85.
Thanks for sharing. I never take the interstate that far. I like that the longer I'm at school and away the more blown away I'll be by all the progress and developments... :dj:

Thank you, flotownballer. Sorry about spamming your columbia hilton hotel thread. Nice pics you took by the way of the hilton in columbia. :)

Now look at that; if Flo and G-Man can make up, maybe we can make peace with North Korea. :dunno: :cheers1: :lovethem:

Thank you, flotownballer. Sorry about spamming your columbia hilton hotel thread. Nice pics you took by the way of the hilton in columbia. :)

Its ok dude, just how about next time, unless i am saying it in a thread how about PM me your opinion or AIM me. Its on here so just let me know.:drunk:

haha, ok. High-speed rail corridor news: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061023/NEWS01/610230322

County Council finance committee to meet this afternoon to discuss several unidentified economic development projects. More info: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061023/NEWS01/610230323

Well, here is Project Tripod: http://www.greenvillecounty.org/County_Council/_Agenda/Council/Tripod%20memo.pdf or http://www.greenvillecounty.org/County_Council/_Agenda/Council/LAURENS%20Appalachian%20%20Ordinance%20.pdf

...and here is Project Gold: http://www.greenvillecounty.org/County_Council/_Agenda/Council/Gold%20memo.pdf or http://www.greenvillecounty.org/County_Council/_Agenda/Council/Milliken%20Ordinance%20FILOT.pdf

For some reason, I have a hunch that one of these may be related to County Council's decision to move to Magnolia Park Town Center. I have no factual basis for this hunch though.

Thanks for the info, G-man!

Well, I know it's not project tripod because that involves a business park on the Greenville/Laurens counties line. I also know it's not project gold because that involves Milliken and obviously that has nothing to do with Magnolia Park Town Center. I'm pretty sure your referring to project innovation then.

I was unable to find anything on Project Innovation. They really want to keep it secret.

High speed rail corridor info: http://councilagendas.greatergreenville.com/minutes/2006/October/Formal/10-23-2006/Item15a.pdf

Downtown streetscape info next to old memorial auditorium site: http://councilagendas.greatergreenville.com/minutes/2006/October/Formal/10-23-2006/Item14a.pdf

I hope this turns out to be true. This would put Greenville and the upstate in the spotlight for sure: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061023/LINK/61023001

Email about Verdae:

Mr. Sharp-

As you can imagine I am constantly receiving solicitations from people due to my involvement with Hollingsworth Park and Verdae; I meant no offense. We actually broke ground on the project about two weeks ago, which was very gratifying, having already been working on the project for over a year. We will be launching a limited offering of 24 lots to the public before the end of November and hope to be able to deliver and close the completed lots by the end of first quarter '07. Now that I have your email address I will have you put on the distribution list if that's acceptable. Please get back to me with any questions you have.

Yours truly,

Richard E. Parvey

I said I was going to post the new site plan for Magnolia Park Town Center today, but due to the Shopping Center Group's marketing and GIS research team not being at their office today, they were unable to post it on their website. Hopefully tomorrow, they will be able too. Also, here is yet another email about Verdae that I just received:

There will ultimately be about 4,700 housing units, comprised of single family residential, condominium/townhouse, and apartments. So, stay tuned; there will be something for everyone and regardless of price, the design quality will be high.

Richard

Thanks for sharing all this info.


All of the projects (Gold, etc) sounds exciting! I hope it means some major employment news and hopefully some good exposure some how...:|

Yes, it does mean more jobs for the area GvilleSC. More info: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061024/NEWS01/610240332/1004

Even our own Lindsey Graham is saying Iraq is in chaos now: http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/10/24/us.iraq.ap/index.html

More and more condos: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061024/BUSINESS/610240323/1068/NEWS01

I'm not sure how I forgot to post this, but Greenville City Council unanimously passed the first reading of a smoking ban last night: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061024/NEWS01/610240326/1004

-Be sure to read the comments at the bottom of the article

More and more condos: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061024/BUSINESS/610240323/1068/NEWS01

Sounds like it's just a reconfiguration of a pre-existing proposal.

Ten floors would be better, but it appears as though there are concerns over height in that area?

Ten floors would be better, but it appears as though there are concerns over height in that area?

Yes, and I suppose it's rightfully so. The West End is really no place for anything over 8-- a precedent that I'd say comes from or played a part with Riverplace... All of the taller Riverplace buildings are 8 stories on the Reedy side. 60 condos is a lot, but while the Camperdown failed with 80, I think the prime location and proximity to other successful residential projects will help. Hopefully this project will be built before long and be successful in bringing more residential to downtown and the West End Historic District.


Apparently there are also plans for townhomes costing over $600,000 in the West End as well. They would replace an existing home and be up the street from the condo project...

If the West End is a designated historic district, then perhaps official height restrictions may be in order.

I did read about the townhome development. I could definitely see a limited number of those selling, but I think Greenville would do well to bring some more affordable units into the downtown market (for condos specifically).

That is the purpose of Pendleton West (http://www.pendletonwest.com/) and [url=]McBee Station.:)

Good to know! ;)

Hi all, I'm trying to determine if my employer is intending to move it's engineering center to Greenville from the Midwest. I know they were impressed with CUICAR. They will want around 225 acres with a 350,000 sqft building that will house around 800 employees. There would also probably be a vehicle test track and garage. Would this fit in the scope of project Tripod? They have no presence in the area that I know of currently.

Hi all, I'm trying to determine if my employer is intending to move it's engineering center to Greenville from the Midwest. I know they were impressed with CUICAR. They will want around 225 acres with a 350,000 sqft building that will house around 800 employees. There would also probably be a vehicle test track and garage. Would this fit in the scope of project Tripod? They have no presence in the area that I know of currently.

I wish I knew, but this does sound absolutely awesome! I'd love to welcome 800 employees at ICAR and to Greenville. :dj:

Hi all, I'm trying to determine if my employer is intending to move it's engineering center to Greenville from the Midwest. I know they were impressed with CUICAR. They will want around 225 acres with a 350,000 sqft building that will house around 800 employees. There would also probably be a vehicle test track and garage. Would this fit in the scope of project Tripod? They have no presence in the area that I know of currently.
Apparently, you may have heard what is about to happen. I can say that information has been publically released about the developments of CU-ICAR and neighboring Millennium Campus - developers have been talking with local officials behind closed doors, but the tone sounded very promising that "something" good was about to be added to the collaboration. I hope to hear more soon! :)

Hey, do you think that 800 employees and that much space could warrant the building of ICAR's first tower with interstate presence??? And do you think this would be in ICAR's first technology neighborhood or would this be a Millenium campus project?



(This is just as exciting as hearing the announcement of the Peacock Hotel and Spa, which came out of nowhere)

I wouldn't get to excited yet they have a history of looking and using it as a threat to the local worforce and never doing anything. I would be curious though to see if a project with an undisclosed company with similar specs would happen to pop up down there, because if they are going to do it, it would be soon.

Request from banned member on SSC to post new site plan for Magnolia Park Town Center: http://www.theshoppingcentergroup.com/DSN/wwwtheshoppingcentergroupcom/Commerce/ProductImages/sp000630.pdf

Also, what do you mean by "threat to the local workforce" diesel doctor?

Some other development news-

Walmart is looking to build another store in Greenville.
More information: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/BUSINESS/610260328/1004/NEWS01

Shopping Center project near cemetary on Woodruff Rd. gets initial OK.
More information: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/NEWS01/610260309/1004/NEWS01

I have received word from the City of Greenville that the water line work their doing on Spring St. is definitely for the Peacock Hotel and Spa water line movement. I have also learned that Bob Ellis met with the city earlier this week, but did not give a groundbreaking date. However, they said by the impression they got from him, he plans to start real soon. He has another meeting scheduled with the city again next week too. Also, the Shopping Center Group has informed me that Sports Authority at Magnolia Park Town Center is going to be downsized and moved to the spot on the new site plan.

Threats in order to get concessions from the unions

Email about Magnolia Park Town Center-Residential portion:

Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding Magnolia Park Town Center. Currently we are in the design phase on this project. There will be a two-story residential unit above retail, and behind that, an eight story residential tower with parking under this tower. Construction on this project is scheduled to begin in mid - late 2007, with a completion estimate in 2008. Pricing on these units has not been determined, as we are still working on the design phase.

-Spake Real Estate

Request from banned member on SSC to post new site plan for Magnolia Park Town Center: http://www.theshoppingcentergroup.com/DSN/wwwtheshoppingcentergroupcom/Commerce/ProductImages/sp000630.pdf

Also, what do you mean by "threat to the local workforce" diesel doctor?

Which banned member and why was he banned?

G-man430. Well, I guess he wasn't banned, but just put in the brig for going way off-topic in one of the threads here.

A new mixed-use development is being planned for 25 acres of the Flour Daniel headquarters site, just bought by a Charlotte developer. It will most likely be a combination of residential and retail.

Click here to read more. (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061102/BUSINESS/611020329/1004/NEWS01)

I just drove down Verdae Blvd for the first time in 2 months or so. The progress was overwhelming. A huge portion of the area has been stripped of trees and the site is being prepared for construction. Before long, houses will be going up and the city's population will be on the rise... :banana:

George Clooney and Universal Pictures will be setting up shop in downtown Greenville for a major motion picture called, 'Leatherheads.' The story is basically a romantic comedy set in the early days of football in the 1920's. Renee Zellweger is in negotiations to co-star. Various Upstate sites could be used, including a few historic buildings in dowtown Greenville and nearby downtown Anderson. Shooting is expected to begin in February, 2007. Read more here... (http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061106/LINK/61106004)

I see I had forgotten to post this here.

3M TO EXPAND FILM OPERATIONS AT DONALDSON CENTER (http://www.donaldsoncenter.com)


For Release – Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Contact: Kevin Landmesser - 864.235.2008


(GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC) The Greenville Area Development Corporation (http://www.greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com/) announced today that 3M will expand its film manufacturing operations at the company's Greenville, SC facility. Engineering and design of the $100 Million expansion will begin this year and construction is expected to begin in May 2007. Production is scheduled to begin in 2008. 3M produces a variety of films for customers in a number of markets, including the Industrial, Display and Graphics businesses. The expansion is expected to create approximately 50 jobs. Currently, the site employs approximately 435. The SC Department of Commerce supported the GADC in the recruitment effort.

"We are pleased to be part of the Greenville community and to expand our operations in the county," said Walter Zoladz, plant manager, 3M Film Operations in Greenville. "This investment is part of 3M's ongoing commitment to meet the needs of our customers by increasing the production of films that support a number of 3M businesses."

"This new investment by 3M will represent the latest in advanced film production technology," said Butch Kirven, Greenville County Council Chairman. "To have one of the top 10 leaders in global innovation continuing to grow here speaks volumes for Greenville."

"3M will create new engineering and skilled technician positions to support this highly technical production process," said Jay Rogers, GADC Chairman. "The company has found that it can find a qualified workforce in our region. Further, this project is yet another example of a strong engineering component associated with new manufacturing growth and suggests Greenville is rebounding strongly. Year to date capital investment in the community is more than $300 million roughly doubling the amount invested in 2005, and six weeks still remain before the year ends."

3M is a $21 billion diversified technology headquartered in St. Paul, MN. The company has leading positions in the consumer and office, display and graphics, electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate,Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com (http://www.3M.com).

The Greenville Area Development Corporation is a non-profit organization established by Greenville County Council to promote and enhance the economic growth and development of Greenville County.

Good news, considering all of the films that this state has landed recently.

Is this what was refered to as "Project Apple"?

There is word of a new company bringing 100 new jobs to Greenville. They will be locating along the Southern Connector (I-185), presumeably in or near The Matrix.

Here are a few photos of progress on phase II of RiverPlace - The Terrace is the building shown under construction.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/Skyliner25/ReedyRiverPlace_01.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/Skyliner25/RiverPlacePhase2_01.jpg

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Here is a shot of the skyline from deep in the West End. (Please excuse the trees in the foreground) You can see the rooftops of the RiverPlace buildings and how little impact the eight story structures have made overall. I love the density though.:)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/Skyliner25/SkylineFromWestEnd_01.jpg

^^
Loved this last photo. The skyline looks pretty interesting even through the tree branches. The density looks good, too.

Yes, it is a nice, somewhat "different" view of the skyline. It will become even more dense quite soon, with the addition of two new towers in or very near the early stages of construction. That does not include the addition of several other new mixed-use projects that are on the table and planned. The City is negotiating very intensely with a Miami developer to create a totally new project on the 33-acre site of the current County Square Offices in the West End of downtown. The development is expected to be a "massive."

The United States Endowment for Forestry & Communities Inc. was formed Tuesday and will be based in an office which will be selected in downtown Greenville.

Carlton Owen, the new CEO of the endowment had this to say:
Owen called it a "very complicated agreement" that went into effect last month, resolving a "big issue" involving Canada's biggest industry while creating a local endowment with the ability to dispense $10 million a year in grant money, drawing suitors from around the country.

"That train of people has already started, even before we intended it to," Owen said.


Read more here... (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061129/NEWS01/611290412/1004)

Here is a nice article (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061129/NEWS01/611290411) to go along with my previous post.:okay:

Good pics, Skyliner. I have another skyline shot from the West End district of downtown. Not trees blocking my view, just some lines and poles:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/gvillesc/100_2033.jpg

Peacock Hotel and Spa in downtown Greenville had it's official groundbreaking this week. Story link and illustration of new tower below.


http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061130/BUSINESS/611300330/1003


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/gsupstate/General/hotel.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/gsupstate/General/BS519431130.gif

Great photos of West End, guys! :)

Skyliner, that last skyline shot is great--really nice density.

Everyone hold onto your hats and take a seat. This rumor is by far the most awesome yet! :okay:


Rolls-Royce (http://www.rolls-royce.com/index_flash.jsp) is looking at several locations in Southern states for its new global center. South Carolina is one of the states on the list. I have heard that CU-ICAR (http://www.cuicar.com/) or Millennium Campus (http://millenniumcampus.com/) in Greenville (http://greatergreenville.com/) would be the most logical choices in this state for them to locate and could give us a lift over the other locations. This is in no way a final deal, but it sure does sound phenomenal! The company does far more than just build luxury cars. :banana:

All I can do is wish y'all best of luck :okay:

We've since found out that this is referring to the aerospace component, not the automotive component. I still hope the company manages to find a home somewhere in the state.

We've since found out that this is referring to the aerospace component, not the automotive component. I still hope the company manages to find a home somewhere in the state.
There's no better place to locate than in Greenville. What some people obviously don't realize is that ICAR and Millennium Campus are hoping to work on far more than just automobile transportation. In fact, we hope to become a center for transportation research & development. The exansion of the collaboration is very exciting to witness in person. The already large population of manufacturing jobs in the area would make this type of company an easy fit. However, anything is possible and there are eight states hoping the same expansion will happen there as well. We'll just have to wait and see...:)

I obviously think Charleston is the most logical place in the state (as I've stated on UP), especially when you consider the company's overview statement:

Rolls-Royce, the world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, operates in four global markets - civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy. It is investing in core technology, capability and infrastructure that can be applied across these sectors to take a competitive range of products to market. These investments create high barriers to entry.

I think this would demonstrate that Charleston would be the best candidate in the state, especially when you consider the area's expertise in defense technology. Even Spartanburg's newspaper cited (http://www.goupstate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?Date=20061202&Category=NEWS&ArtNo=612020322&SectionCat=NEWS01) the aerospace industry in the Charleston area as a probable reason for the company's interest in SC. Inc.com had this to say about Charleston in its "Boomtowns '06" ranking:

Defense contractors and tech start-ups that support local military-research centers are surging. The Port of Charleston remains a draw for manufacturers, especially auto-parts suppliers and chemical processors.

However, I will say that even though on the surface it appears as though Charleston is the front runner in SC, this development will depend on several factors, the biggest being time and money (incentives). But I will be very surprised if any other area in the state is considered, as none others are as well-established in the relevant areas as Charleston. From everything I know about ICAR and according to the campus's vision and mission from the website, the research focus will be first and foremost automotive (including motorports) in nature; I would imagine any other areas of focus would be established after the automotive component is up and running at full force (which would be several years into the future). If the Rolls-Royce project was automotive in nature, I wouldn't even question which region in the state would land it, as it would be the Upstate hands down, without a doubt. But being that we're talking aerospace, I think the only region in the state that stands a chance, and that could possibly compete with other regions in other states when it comes to that, would by and large be Charleston. At any rate, let the waiting game commence.

Here is phase II of The Bookends, called, 'The Washington':
For more information, visit http://www.bookends.us/
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/Skyliner25/WashingtonBookends.jpg

In the current issue of Greenville Journal, you'll find this interesting quote:
"Big announcemennts could be on the way from the Clemson automotive research campus in Gville. The campus may soon have to expand in size and exercise its land options for the park..."

With all of the projects downtown currently and ones that are about to start, as well as the announcements that just keep popping up, I feel like we've reached the same point that we were at a few years ago, when all of the tower announcements were coming out. Exciting times! :banana:

^^
Truly exciting!!! I liked The Washington, too :okay:

I obviously think Charleston is the most logical place in the state (as I've stated on UP), especially when you consider the company's overview statement:



I think this would demonstrate that Charleston would be the best candidate in the state, especially when you consider the area's expertise in defense technology. Even Spartanburg's newspaper cited (http://www.goupstate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?Date=20061202&Category=NEWS&ArtNo=612020322&SectionCat=NEWS01) the aerospace industry in the Charleston area as a probable reason for the company's interest in SC. Inc.com had this to say about Charleston in its "Boomtowns '06" ranking:



However, I will say that even though on the surface it appears as though Charleston is the front runner in SC, this development will depend on several factors, the biggest being time and money (incentives). But I will be very surprised if any other area in the state is considered, as none others are as well-established in the relevant areas as Charleston. From everything I know about ICAR and according to the campus's vision and mission from the website, the research focus will be first and foremost automotive (including motorports) in nature; I would imagine any other areas of focus would be established after the automotive component is up and running at full force (which would be several years into the future). If the Rolls-Royce project was automotive in nature, I wouldn't even question which region in the state would land it, as it would be the Upstate hands down, without a doubt. But being that we're talking aerospace, I think the only region in the state that stands a chance, and that could possibly compete with other regions in other states when it comes to that, would by and large be Charleston. At any rate, let the waiting game commence.

Actually, just to be accurate, Upstate (Greenville) has an extremely large cluster and workforce involved with aerospace...Lockheed Martin has a division based in Greenville with it's Aircraft Logistics Center and employs about 1,500. GE makes turbines for commercial aircraft engines at it's plant which employess about 2,500. Turbine research is also done at GE. But I'm sure you would agree, any area that lands it, would be a plus for the state.

With all of the projects downtown currently and ones that are about to start, as well as the announcements that just keep popping up, I feel like we've reached the same point that we were at a few years ago, when all of the tower announcements were coming out. Exciting times! :banana:

VERY, VERY exciting times!!!! :banana: :banana:

Actually, just to be accurate, Upstate (Greenville) has an extremely large cluster and workforce involved with aerospace...Lockheed Martin has a division based in Greenville with it's Aircraft Logistics Center and employs about 1,500. GE makes turbines for commercial aircraft engines at it's plant which employess about 2,500. Turbine research is also done at GE. But I'm sure you would agree, any area that lands it, would be a plus for the state.

Interesting, I didn't know Lockheed Martin had an Upstate division; pretty cool.

I just hopes this whole thing doesn't turn out like the whole Airbus bust. I was disappointed by that.

Interesting, I didn't know Lockheed Martin had an Upstate division; pretty cool.

I just hopes this whole thing doesn't turn out like the whole Airbus bust. I was disappointed by that.

Yep, you should visit more often.

Lockheeds division headquarters is in Brookfield Office Park, with other offices sprinkled around the city and the manufacturing facility at Donaldson. In all, about 5 facilities around the city.

When I do visit, it's to stroll down Main and check out new developments, not to look for companies. ;)

Are any of those facilities highly visible from I-85 or downtown? If not, that probably explains why I didn't know.

Edit: double post

When I do visit, it's to stroll down Main and check out new developments, not to look for companies. ;)

Are any of those facilities highly visible from I-85 or downtown? If not, that probably explains why I didn't know.

Unfortunately not, I don't believe. Just another company that should locate in a tower downtown... :bash:

When I do visit, it's to stroll down Main and check out new developments, not to look for companies. ;)

Are any of those facilities highly visible from I-85 or downtown? If not, that probably explains why I didn't know.
Brookfield Office Park is just off of I-385 and Butler Road, in Mauldin. It has several beautiful suburban office buildings, but is relatively obscured by numerous trees along the interstate. In the winter months you can usually see a couple of them though. A landmark is the fairly new Pawley's Charcoal Steakhouse across the interstate. It is very visible.:okay:

Here is a photo of Washington Street as it crosses Main Street. To the extreme left, you can see the blank wall on the parking garage, where the second phase of The Bookends ("The Washington") will be built:
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I think everyone should check out the INNOVENTURE (http://2007.innoventurese.com/) conference held annually in Greenville. It is a big event and attracts business professionals from around the Southeast. It is great to be a part of such a growing region! :okay:
Here (http://2007.innoventurese.com/index.php/observations-from-some-who-attended-innoventure-2006-2/) are some very encouraging observations by some who attended this year's conference.

Also held in Greenville, the annual InnoVision Technology Awards (http://www.innovisionaward.org/) provide a great platform to showcase this area's best innovations.

Yes, we here in Greenville are still alive and well. It has been quite awhile since I've posted here (or anyone else, for that matter), but I've got a few nice additions to share.

An announcement will be released next Thursday morning regarding an unnamed "significant economic development for Greenville County." Normally this would mean a little excitement and nothing else, but this one is attracting the governor of SC (surprisingly). Apparently, this new development will be an expansion of some industry already in town. READ MORE (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070208/BUSINESS/702080375/1004/NEWS01)

Professional cyclist and Greenville resident George Hincapie unveiled plans for a new 300 acre luxury residential and athletic training center to be developed in northern Greenville County. Called, Pla d'Adet, it is expected to attract professional athletes from across the nation. READ MORE (Pla d'Adet )

The City of Greenville just selected our new police chief. She is from Louisville, KY, and has been in charge of operations at the Kentucky Derby, among other major events. READ MORE (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070208/NEWS01/702080321/1004/NEWS01)

Skyliner, I begun to worry, seriously. I have not seen the kind of activity I used to see and I know that there must be some news/photo y'all can share with us here. Glad to see the activity resuming ;)

I have heard that Phil Hughes, developer of RiverPlace (http://riverplace.hreinc.com/), recently shared an updated rendering of phase III, which apparently includes a 30 story tower.

These cool lights were installed on this RiverPlace office building around the holidays. They gradually change colors.
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In this building an awesome new restaurant, High Cotton Maverick Bar & Grill (http://www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com/highcotton_greenville/blog/), is about to open. I have peeked into the windows and it looks incredible!

Wow!!! A 30-story tower would be awesome for Greenville :okay: Can't wait to see more details on this proposal. Thanks for sharing with us this great update.

This is a shot of The Brown Street Club (http://www.brownstreetclub.com/), an upscale jazz club opening very soon in the old Brown Street Antiques shop location in downtown Greenville:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/Skyliner25/BrownStreetClub_01b.jpg

^^
That looks very... brown :lol:

The Pinnacle on Main finally broke ground this evening! This is the 15-story tower to be built at the corner of North Main Street and Elford Street. The developer is hoping it will acheive a Gold level LEED certification, the first highrise to receive such in the state.

^^
Congratulations!!! Always nice to hear about the progress in Greenville. At 15 stories, it should be visible in the skyline. Hopefully, we'll be getting some construction update photos on a monthly basis ;)

Downtown's new High Cotton (http://www.highcottongreenville.com) Maverick Bar & Grill hosted an invitation-only preview for the cast of 'Leatherheads' (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070301/NEWS01/703010424) (George Clooney's new movie) last evening. It was an apparent success, as expected.

Michael York is in town this week (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070301/VIDEO/70301014) as well, performing at The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, in Lerner & Loewe's 'Camelot' (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070228/NEWS01/70228001).

There is a new proposal to build a nine-story building at the "corner" of East Court Street and South Main Street. This would greatly add to the rapidly growing density of that section of downtown. There is a seven-story mixed use building going into a sizeable piece of property nearby, and the thirteen-story 98 East McBee tower (The Peacock Hotel & Spa) going up on the same block, plus another piece of property on Main Street that has been in discussions for major development recently. Basically, this is a wonderful time to be living in Greenville, South Carolina. ;)

Basically, this is a wonderful time to be living in Greenville, South Carolina. ;)I hear you!!! Congratulations on the new proposal :banana:

Maybe it's already somewhere out there, but can you provide a list of ALL the projects in DT Greenville, and their status? I think that we need to be able to see the whole picture because I have already lost count, and sometimes I confuse the projects.

I'll see what I can come up with this weekend.:)

According to GreenvilleOnline.com (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070302/NEWS01/703020388), 'Leatherheads' will be filming in downtown Greenville sometime this weekend. The historic Westin Poinsett Hotel is undergoing a slight remodel on the exterior for the event. :shades:

Very nice to see the downtown Raleigh photos! :shades:

Downtown Greenville was buzzing this past weekend with the filming of "Leatherheads (http://www.clooneystudio.com/movies/leatherheads.html)." Really though, pedestrian traffic was not noticeably higher (there are always lots of people enjoying downtown Greenville on any beautiful day), but there was a group of fans watching and waiting behind the caution tape all day. I saw George Clooney in one scene in the afternoon, as well as Michael York (in town for a broadway musical) walking along Main Street. I did not notice Rene Zellweger (that I knew of anyway).

Here are a couple shots from yesterday evening in downtown:

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Yes, this is the historic Westin Poinsett Hotel with its temorary facade:
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Cool pics :okay: I am not a big fan of Clooney, but I will watch the movie, just to see Greenville :) Not too long ago, I watched "The Marine" and I was disappointed to find out that it was filmed in Australia :( Supposedly, it was taking place in South Carolina, but it wasn't actually filmed there. I think that between Columbia, Greenville and Charleston, there are plenty of areas where films could be produced, without having to travel overseas. With Wilmington, NC being a major player in the movies industry, I just can't believe that more movies aren't filmed between NC and SC.

By the way, there will be some filming in the Charlotte and Triad metros :)

What was the Michelin Man doing in downtown recently (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070306/BUSINESS/703060365/1004/NEWS01)? Apparently an announcement will be made tomorrow. :)

What was the Michelin Man doing in downtown recently (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070306/BUSINESS/703060365/1004/NEWS01)? Apparently an announcement will be made tomorrow. :)

Well, it sounds like (http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070306/NEWS01/703060490) Greenville is about to have its next downtown icon!:banana: This new development will be located in RiverPlace and called, "Michelin on Main." This will be a complete experience, including interactive history and a wide variety of retail. It will be located directly across Main Street from the upper plaza of Falls Park on the Reedy, which is already a very high pedestrian traffic zone, attracting visitors from across the globe. High Cotton Maverick Bar & Grille just opened this week in the same RiverPlace building.:okay:

Sounds like a good investment :okay:

Hey, what is going on? Where are the other Greenville forumers? Come on guys, someone has to do an extensive photo thread on Greenville. The weather has been nice enough to justify a walk around downtown and a ton of photos ;) Don't let Skyliner carry all the load by himself.

Here is today's article (http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070307/NEWS01/703070389/1004/NEWS01) about Michelin on Main in The Greenville News. I wish they had uploaded the renderings. They are awesome!

Here's one picture of some very blue sky last week. This is looking down River Street in the City Center district.

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Love this photo, GvilleSC! :okay:

Just so people don't think this shot lacks any new development, the City finally changed the traffic light poles at the River Street and Broad Street intersection. You can see the shadow in the foreground. :)

Love this photo, GvilleSC! :okay:

Just so people don't think this shot lacks any new development, the City finally changed the traffic light poles at the River Street and Broad Street intersection. You can see the shadow in the foreground. :)

You're right and it looks fantastic. Such an improvement over the wires. If something can be built on the left side of this shot, this will be my absolute favorite spot in downtown. It already ranks up there

The tree is hiding the Centre Stage building, but I know what you mean. If a garage could be built behind the building, and a new mixed-use structure placed on the current parking lot to the left there, it would create an even more European appeal. :okay:

That's an awesome photo, GvilleSC :okay: Loved the blue sky, too!!!

An article in yesterday's Greenville News (http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070310/NEWS01/703100342) says that leaders in Greenville County are gearing up for a major campaign to promote tourism. I love the emphasis on the outdoors as the attraction. That is definitely Greenville's most valuable natural commodity. This city already brings people from around the globe, and the additions of new attractions will make the experience even better than it already is. Life is so great! :okay:

If we're going to this, we're going to do it right. Peacock Hotel and Spa update. Pics are one week old:

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Crescent Place. New mixed-use development next to Haywood Mall. Site plan pdf file: http://www.choldings.com/Marketing%20Packages/Crescent%20Place.pdf Pics from site:

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Hubbell Lighting update-Pics are two weeks old:

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CU-ICAR update. Pics are also two weeks old except for the aerials, which were taken in December:

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New mixed-use development for Greenville that will include 1,865 homes on 777 acres: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007703070316

"Huge" I-85/Highway 14 commercial/retail development proposed that would be similiar to Concord Mills and will include a Bass Pro Shops and 2,000 jobs if it goes through. This is located right on the Greenville-Spartanburg county line in Greer: http://www.goupstate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070301/NEWS/703010357/1051/NEWS01 and http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070313/GGN/703130352/1004/NEWS01 I'll have a better article to post on this later.




Griffin Park:

This is a new mixed-use development similiar to Acadia and Verdae in the southern part of Greenville County at the intersection of Fork Shoals and West Georgia Roads. It will consist of 1,062 single family homes, townhouses, tons of shops, and will be 295 acres in size when complete. Road and sewer work are currently taking place on site and the first homes are scheduled to be release for sale sometime in May of 2007. The townhouses in the first Phase will range from $283,000 to $375,000, while the houses will range from $195,000 to $600,000+. Here is the main website for this development project: http://www.griffinpark.com/ More information regarding this project can be found here: http://www.dpz.com/project.aspx?type=3&Project_Number=516&Project_Name=Griffin+Park Project tearsheet/description: http://www.dpz.com/pdf/0516%20Project%20Description.pdf

EASLEY TOWN CENTER:

Two retailers announced so far include Wal-Mart Supercenter and Kohl's. On the site plan posted below, the Wal-Mart is going to be in the largest building on the left of the development and the Kohl's is going to be in the second largest building that is close to Highway 123 and is shaped in a different direction than the other buildings. There will be three phases to this development and will be in similiar size to the Shops at Greenridge when complete. It will include retail, restaurants, a movie theater, a hotel, and office space. Demolition of the old Saco Lowell building for where this very large shopping center is to be built will begin sometime in the near future hopefully. This will be located in Easley, SC which is considered a suburb of Greenville in eastern Pickens county, which is the county west of Greenville. Here is the site plan for this development: (Walmart will be where Parcel A is and Kohl's will be where Parcel O is) http://cedarwooddevelopment.com/land/images/Easley%20Leasing%20Plan.pdf

Site package plan:
http://cedarwooddevelopment.com/land/images/Easley%20Site%20Package.pdf

All other information on this development project:
http://cedarwooddevelopment.com/landcfc0.html?id=Easley_TC_Location

Latest news on this project is this: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070313/PCN/703130312/1004/NEWS01

Saw this parked out in front of the Westin Poinsett Hotel a few months ago. Lamborghini Gallardo anyone:

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g-man430, Glad to see some photos :okay: Yes, you did a good job putting all this information for us to see. That Lamborghini Gallardo is definitely a beauty :okay:

Grading of the Pinnacle on Main site is to begin sometime this week after the city gives the "go" to start.

Peacock Hotel and Spa update-

From maninthepark: They are boring dewatering wells on the site. The holes are drilled 50-60 feet deep, and then PVC Well Casing pipe is placed in the holes, pumps will be attached to the pipe to remove ground water from the site. BTW The water table on this site is 12 feet and the basement will be 35 feet, so if they don't remove the ground water, they will be digging a swimming pool.

Credit to MANINTHEPARK from UP for pics posted below. These were taken about a week ago of the site-

The dewatering wells:
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k298/Crlaughter/DSC01120.jpg

You got to love seeing this:
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Hey g-man! Great to see you again. Are you going to help keep us up to date on these projects? I hope so, as I don't have as much time these days to post all the fantastic new info. :okay:

^^Yes indeed. Here is the better article on the proposed development for the highway 14/I-85 development: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070301/NEWS01/703010328/1003/BUSINESS&template=pdaart

The Cascades at Verdae broke ground last week. It will be the most luxurious and largest retirement community in South Carolina when complete.

Here is a news video from WYFF on the development: http://www.wyff4.com/video/11197512/index.html

Article from the Greenville News on it: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070217/BUSINESS/702170303/1003&template=pdaart

Here is the official website for this development: http://www.thecascadesverdae.com/

Site plan:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g112/sharp222us/Picture221.jpg

Between you two, we should be getting frequent updates. Glad to see g-man430 stepping up to the plate with some great photos and information. I know how hard it is to consistently provide updates, so I appreciate your work :)

WYFF reports that a high speed rail/bus sytem WILL be coming to the ICAR, Millennium Campus, downtown, and Verdae in the next few years. The project will cost $4 million and the city has already gotten $1 million from the federal government for this project. The city and county are planning to put money into this to make it happen over the next few years. I will have more information on this when WYFF post this story on their website.

WYFF reports that a high speed rail/bus sytem WILL be coming to the ICAR, Millennium Campus, downtown, and Verdae in the next few years. The project will cost $4 million and the city has already gotten $1 million from the federal government for this project. The city and county are planning to put money into this to make it happen over the next few years. I will have more information on this when WYFF post this story on their website.

no way!!! that's so cool! can't wait to hear more about this.

found the article... http://www.wyff4.com/news/11242734/detail.html

^^It will happen in 4-5 years. :) Does HSV stand for Huntsville?

^^It will happen in 4-5 years. :) Does HSV stand for Huntsville?

yes indeed. but i grew up in greenville and i love it there. starting to think about moving back!

Greenville continues to grow and grow and grow: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070314/NEWS03/703140425

PDF report from Planning Commission on Greenville's growth: http://www.greenvilleplanning.com/land_development/ANNUAL%20REPORT%20for%202006--%20feb%202007.pdf

I really liked the report :okay: Didn't read the whole thing, but from what I saw it's clear that Greenville is heading to the right direction. Lots to be proud of and happy about if you are a Greenville forumer ;)

Downtown Greenville to get 7 new restaurants added to the already 80+ located there: http://www.wyff4.com/news/11253118/detail.html

Downtown Greenville to get 7 new restaurants added to the already 80+ located there: http://www.wyff4.com/news/11253118/detail.html

It was great to hear about the new additions to the great dining scene downtown, but it also pointed out what's already been said in forums that maybe too many resturants exist, with not enough retail to balance it out. Hopefully with the exciting new additions to downtown, we'll see some good national retailers coming as well as some more local retail stores.

There were at least 10 Harper and Kahn trucks at the future South Financial Headquarters trailer today. It looked like they were having a pretty big meeting. Should be any day now:
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New hotel or South Financial. You tell me:

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Peacock Hotel and Spa update:

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-Week of March 15 Greenville Journal Contents-

Articles:
+Gay Rights group targets BJU to change their rules against Homosexuality
+ Article on restauranter Carl Sobocinski
+ Chris Sligh's Band
+ Presbyterian Seminary
+ National Retailers in Gville
+ Changes at GTA
+ Work starting at The South Financial Group Headquarters
+ Supercomputer at ICAR
+ West End - The city now has the money for the next phase of the Riverplace Garage which will move up the Phase 2 timetable. Hughes says apartments may be included as well as extention of Art Crossing. The third phase may include a movie theater and/or a grocer. The third phase's 12 story office building may go higher if demand warrants.

TBA:
* Clothing Warehouse coming downtown and Darke's Florist has moved to new spot.
* Expect an announcement within 60 days on Tom Croft's tower in the West End. The building could lead to some major developments in the West End in the coming months.
* Meadowbrook Park has become a hot topic again. The city is trying to attain land that would make the massive Cleveland Park West a reality in a few years.
* City of Gville is looking to annex some more land along Mall Connector Road.
* It was a big year for NEXT, the Chamber of Commerce group charged with helping entrepreneurs. The group has 32 companies involved now, and helped to get four firms to move to Gville.
* Michelin's first tourism guide for Greenville will hit the printers later this month.
* A running event in April could be a major tourism draw for the region. World class runners are being invited to Furman to try to run a 4 minute mile for the first time on SC soil.
* There are a couple of new "for sale" signs on vacant pieces of land around the West End
* The Chamber of Commerce is holding an economic impact forum at the end of the month.

Good stuff, g-man :okay: Your updates will keep us busy for at least a week :lol:

Good stuff, g-man :okay: Your updates will keep us busy for at least a week :lol:

Thanks man. I'm pretty sure those pics I took of where I said is it going to be a hotel or The South Financial Group Headquarters is indeed going to be a hotel. It will either be a Hilton Garden Inn or Homewood Suites. Not sure which one yet. The first pic with the workers and trailer is definitely for TSFG Headquarters.

g-man, it is truly exciting to live in cities like ours these days. Going from a slow-paced environment to a huge construction site is definitely worth recording in images; thank god for the digital cameras :) Let me be honest, though, I am truly anxious to see something of at least 30 stories appearing in Greenville's skyline ;) It will be very cool and push the skyline to new heights, plus "force" other developers to think even bigger. After seeing the series of aerial photos of Greenville posted at SSP, I think that the potential is even greater than I thought. Never been to Greenville - trust me, along with Columbia, it is on my list - but judging from what I see, the street-level experience must be very good, particularly downtown.

Glad to see you coming back with all these great updates. Keep it up :okay:

^^Very true. :) The first building on the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center Research and Education Innovation Institute Campus. 96,000 sq. ft. Health Science Research and Education Center with 2-story parking deck.

Rendering: http://www.harpercorp.com/ghs-umc.php

Construction update:
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Sweet promotional video on CU-ICAR. Video will show up on tv on website: http://www.aardvark-online.com/the_work/the_goods/video/icar_video.htm

Good promotional video on Greenville's Kroc Center: http://www.aardvark-online.com/the_work/the_goods/video/salvation_army2007.htm

The clearing of trees at the South Financial Headquarters site is to begin next week if weather permits. The tree clearing will take three weeks to complete then grading of the roads will start. The first buildings will start going up in July. Final design of buildings has not been set yet. Road will look very similiar to the 4-lane one going through ICAR and Millennium Campus currently.

New People's National Bank going up:
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Future site of the Fresh Market next to the People's National Bank's building under construction currently:

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Acadia update-Mixed use development featuring 700 homes from 20 different builders located only 5-10 minutes from my house. http://www.acadiasc.com/

Bridge separating phase 1 and future phase 2:
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Future village site:
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Houses starting to go in:
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Here is a gallery from Acadia's website showing progress of the site-
http://www.acadiasc.com/acnew.html

Here is what currently is going on at Acadia-




Dear Friends of Acadia:

Spring is right around the corner and it's beautiful out at Acadia. Before you become too busy, I would like to bring you up-to-date on our progress.

With the roads completed, approximately a dozen homes are under construction now. Our first owners will be moving into their houses in May. Work is currently taking place on the front entrance and the foundation has started for the Pavilion. The construction process has begun for both the PoolHouse and RiverHouse. Street signs are being installed, landscaping and street lighting is ongoing, and some of our foot trails will be paved next month.

Interest in Acadia has been extremely high. With several spec homes in the Cottage, Manor and Estate price ranges, we have lots of visitors everyday, especially on weekends. Everyone seems very excited to see Greenville's first Traditional Neighborhood Development. We encourage you and your friends and family to visit Acadia. Our community entrance is open every day during daylight hours. There's so much more to Acadia than what can be seen from the car though, so please call me and schedule a tour! We are excited to share Acadia with you.

Teryn Traynham

Acadia Sales Manager

McBee Station update. Credit to PUSKUNK from Urbanplanet for pics. Publix is the brick building closest to where the pic was taken from and Staples is next to the Publix with brick up one side of it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/puskunk/425931424/

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CU-ICAR update. Credit to PUSKUNK from Urbanplanet for these pics too:
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Super Target no longer part of development plan. This isn't a big deal to me seeing how I live on the other side of town: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070319/NEWS01/703190374

Richard Petty Driving Experience teams up with CU-ICAR and ASRI: http://www.clemson.edu/autoresearch/ASRI/newsrelease.html

Tree removal has started at South Financial Group headquarters site:

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This is a modified photo I shot a few weeks ago. As you can see, I applied a filter technique using Photoshop to create a "film noir" look. In the shot, the bottom three levels of the building are whrere High Cotton Maverick Bar & Grill is located. This place looks great in any format. :okay:

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^^Great pic Skyliner. Can you post my South Financial pics on UP for me?

500 homes and shops proposed for Pelham Road/I-85 interchange: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070319/NEWS01/703190374

Pinnacle on Main update-



Jacob,
Please understand that we too are very anxious to get some dirt moving. I know it seems as if we are crying wolf, but we really are not. This project is not simple and as it is revealed, you will see some of the complexities that have helped to delay it. It is important to realize that these delays are expensive therefore not at all desirable. We anticipate a special announcement about the project composition within the next 10-12 days. The weather is too good right now and we need to get out of the ground. We have been told by the Contractor that his grading sub-contractor will be on site this week.

Bob Ellis
The Ellis Group P.A. Architecture

220 North Main Street, Suite 325
Greenville, SC 29601
[p] 864.235.7464
[f] 864.235.7561
www.ellisgrouparchitecture.com

Sounds good. I wonder what this announcement will be???

^^Restaurant and/or bank. One thing we should all be thankful for is that Bob Ellis did not give up on this project like most developers would of by now. I for one am happy for that and everybody else who wants this project to get off the ground should be too. :)

Not in Greenville, but still close to the area. Mixed-use development planned for Clemson: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070320/NEWS01/703200444

Not in Greenville, but still close to the area. Mixed-use development planned for Clemson: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070320/NEWS01/703200444

Clemson really amazes me. I'm waiting for it to overtake Anderson in the GSA metro, making it the Greenville-Spartanburg-Clemson, SC metropolitan Area. :gossip: It definitely has more influence in the area and the number of projects announced or going on is a testament to the growth spurt it's going through.

I told you it wasn't a done deal. Sucks it's not going to happen: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070321/BUSINESS/70321013/0/NEWS06

HOWEVER, the company that bought this a few years ago for $37 million just sold it for a whopping $52 million to another company, which is a ton of money for a site of this size. The development company who just bought the site looks to be a very good high end mixed-use developer, who will do wonders to this site by looking at their other projects.

New massive mixed-use development announced for the Point. Please listen to the audio to the right of this article for information on this massive plan. This is NOT Magnolia Park Town Center, because it is in a different location and is being proposed by a different developer: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070321/BUSINESS/70321013

G-man, there is nothing at all in this article that hints at a new development for The Point. This is about the sale of the Magnolia Park Town Center property. I assume that one is dead now.

^^LISTEN to the audio at the right of the article. IT is in a DIFFERENT spot and the developer is different too. Menin from Florida is doing Magnolia Park and McChesney from Atlanta is doing this mixed-use development behind Whole Foods Market. Is Magnolia Park behind Whole Foods Market? No.

Also, the business writer with the Greenville News specifically said "behind the Whole Foods store at the Point." The developer said that the large industrial/commercial white building behind the Circuit City and Whole Foods Market will be torn down and replaced with a massive mixed-use development consisting of retail, office, residential, and hospitality. :) Right, Skyliner?

Article updated: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070321/BUSINESS/70321013

:banana: Magnolia Park Town Center will be similiar to Downtown at the Gardens article says. This is HUGE. :banana:

Map of two new massive mixed-use projects announced for Greenville: http://greenvilleonline.com/assets/gif/BS66829321.GIF

The Point development will consist of 575,000sf of retail, 600,000sf of office, 2,450 units of residential, 420 rooms of hotel space, 100 units of townhomes, and 10,160 parking spots. :banana:

HUGE mixed-use development planned for I-85 and Woodruff Road: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070321/BUSINESS/70321019

:banana: It just keeps getting better and better and better. :banana: Look at what they're going to build at the intersection of I-85 and Woodruff Road at the Point. I see skyscrapers:



Shay Eskew, McChesney's development director, said the project would be akin to downtown Greenville in character, but without the larger office towers.

On the side of the site that runs along I-85, McChesney envisions an entertainment complex with a fitness center, a condominium tower with shops on the ground floor, two or more eight- to 12-story office towers, and the hotel, Eskew said.

In the center of the development, the company plans a linear park between one-eighth and one-fourth of a mile long. On both sides of the park would be three- to four-story buildings with shopping on the ground floors and housing on higher stories.

On the area of the site closest to the Sticky Fingers restaurant that is at The Point, McChesney plans housing in buildings three to four stories tall, Eskew said. He said the company plans to develop housing units available for rent or purchase.

Also planned, he said, are three places for vehicles to connect with streets that run on either side of the site -- Carolina Point Parkway and Market Point Drive.

Greenville is off the hook. Very impressive projects!!!

g-man, did you get banned again? I miss your excitement over there. I see you still have it in you though :banana: . I'm excited about this! This should make a great case for some sort of mass transit!:cheers:

I am glad I stand corrected, g-man. :) I wonder if they intended to have that audio link on the same page as the Magnolia Park Town Center land sale though. It doesn;t have anything to do with that development. Oh well, it doesn't matter now. I love the sound of this new development since it will be truly urban and include a large number of high density residential units. Very good news indeed! Mass transit, please come soon! ;)

CU-ICAR phase II looks like it will get underway fairly soon: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070321/YOURUPSTATE/703210439/1239/BUSINESS


Good story on CU-ICAR: http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/16968976.htm


List of hotels recently completed, proposed, or under construction in Greenville, SC. There might be some I missed or others proposed like for Verdae and downtown that haven't been released to the public yet:
Sheraton-Proposed, starts construction soon
Value Place-UC
Staybridge Suites-UC
Homewood Suites-Proposed; possibly under construction
Hilton Garden Inn-Proposed; possibly under construction
Drury Inn and Suites-Completed recently
Courtyard by Marriott-Proposed
Peacock Hotel and Spa-UC
Holiday Inn Express expansion-UC
Hampton Inn and Suites Riverplace-Completed recently
Hotel at Magnolia Park Town Center-Proposed
420 room hotel for new Point development-Proposed
Hotel for Crescent Place development-Proposed
Hotel at Carolina First Center-Proposed



Credit to Capllc for aerial photograph. Where the large black arrow is pointing just to the left of the Circuit City icon is the large industrial/commercial building that is proposed to be demolished and replaced with that large mixed-use development that will include several office towers along with a large hotel and condo tower. Magnolia Park Town Center will be built where it says Greenville Mall at the top-left corner of the aerial and the Shops at Greenridge is the shopping mall that has stores like Lowe's and Best Buy across Woodruff Road from Whole Foods Market at the Point:
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Pinnacle on Main update. White triange thing in the parking lot is now gone and orange and white barricades are starting to arrive on site:
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TBA for this week's Greenville Journal:
* The city is hoping to get a new development agreement inked by the end of the month on the former Woolworth's site. The deal would be for the redevelopment of almost an entire block, and city leaders appear pretty excited about the prospects [ everyone keep your fingers crossed !!]
* The final round of improvements at the Carolina First Center are expected to start soon. It will cap off a major rebirth for the convention center.
* A lot of specialty retailers are said to be looking at DT, which should put an end to the fears that retail is failing along Main St. Some interesting rumors are flying concerning the former Drake's site.
* The city's investment in revitizing Pleasantburg Dr. has taken off in the last few months. That has given city leaders confidence when moving forward with other retail corridors. Wade Hampton Blvd. is high on the renewal list.
* While the Lowcountry pursues the PGA Championship in 2012, there is a growing belief that the upstate can play host to a regular pGA event in the near future. A lot of upstate leaders are heading to Kiawah this spring for the Senior PGA Championship to watch golf, but more importantly show that the Upstate can support such an event.
* Elton John will be returning to the Bi-Lo Center in May.
* City of Clinton will likely join the Upstate Alliance.
Articles on Site Consultants living here, Anderson Joes baseball, InnoVenture, McChesney project and the city's next capital improvement plan ($51.3mm). This is the budget for roads, storm water and landscaping. There apparently will be some money for Piazza Bergamo, Riverplace (garage?), Fresh Market, Magnolia Plaza.


Major housing and office development coming to the Point. Credit to John Boyanski from the Greenville Journal for this article. I had permission from him to type and post this article:

An Atlanta-based development firm is looking at a large tract of land along Woodruff Road to build a massive, three-tiered development that will feature apartments, houses, office and retail. The front edge of the property could contain towers as high as 12 stories, and the next levels would shrink down to a two-story level to fit in with a nearby neighborhood, according to preliminary plans.

McChesney Investment Advisors has contracts on two pieces of property at The Point development and hopes to start demolition of an office bulding on the site by the end of the year, said Scott S. Drake, the company's director of communications. This property is located on the busiest strip of Woodruff Road between Interstate 85 and Interstate 385, and would be located behind the shopping center that fronts the road, Drake said.

The deal is not final, but Drake said his company feels very strongly about the property and the potential development. The land at one time was considered for a minor league baseball team as well as a hockey rink. It features the Crescent Center, which is the former Hoechst Celanese textile plant that has been converted into offices on 40 acres.

Drake said his company began looking for a piece of property in Greenville in the fall, and chose this parcel based on the massive amount of development around it. To the west, South Financial and CU-ICAR are being developed. The Shops at Greenridge are to the east. A neighborhood is on the southern edge, and across I-85 on the northern side is the massive Verdae development. There is hope the various developments could be linked by some form of mass transit.

While substantial money has been put into the redevelopment of the former Hoechst Celanese plant, Drake said it will be demolished. The early plans call for a mini-Main Street feel with small boutique shops and offices that would serve the people living and working in the more than 60-acre neighborhood, Drake said.

It likely would not include the big-box stores that already line Woodruff, but would be a mix of national chains that use smaller spaces such as Banana Republic and REI, he said. The development could also contain a hotel, Drake said. The section closest to Interstate 85 will feature office towers. The second level will be on both sides of a greenway area. The third level will be housing and abut an existing neighborhood.

McChesney officials are doing traffic studies now, but hope congestion concerns will be alleviated by a to-be-built road that connects Woodruff to Laurens Road and run through the site.

CU-ICAR update pics taken by me earlier today. Some are from the top of the new parking garage:

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Greenville Drive renovations and upgrades: http://www.ballparkwatch.com/news/2007/west_end_improvements.html Yes, I do work for the Drive too. Will somebody from Urbanplanet please post this and the ICAR pics I took on UP. Thanks.

New playground:
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New party deck:
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New gate and BBQ area around Spinx 500 Club:
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New sod with brick now at bottom of berm/hill:
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The Coca-Cola dugout suite:
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Brick Street Lofts under construction in the background:
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Field looks great and so does the Field House at West End building behind the green monster:
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Skyline shot from Spinx 500 club:
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Ballpark from Spinx 500 Club:
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Great shots man. I love those of CU-ICAR. definitely an angle I've never seen!

^^Thanks. Any chance you could post the G-Drive pics and ICAR pics I took on urbanplanet? I was suspended from UP until April 16th. I'm not sure why either.

^^Thanks. Any chance you could post the G-Drive pics and ICAR pics I took on urbanplanet? I was suspended from UP until April 16th. I'm not sure why either.

I was wondering why I hadn't seen you around. How do I post them from here to there and I'll do it

^^Underneath the posts, there is a thing where it says "quote." Just click on that, highlight the URL for the images, copy them, then paste them on UP. Do them for the Pinnacle on Main update, ICAR, and G-Drive pics if you can. Thanks. Hopefully this is less confusing then the PM I sent you. :)

City of Greenville 2007 Trails and Greenways Master Plan Public Meeting Notice: http://www.greatergreenville.com/city_government/newsreleases/archive/2007/Greenways.pdf

The announcement for the Pinnacle on Main restaurant is expected sometime in the first two weeks of April. McBee Station construction photo gallery under "latest gallery" on left hand side of this page: http://yourupstate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=YOURUPSTATE

According to http://www.98eastmcbee.com/ all 12 condo units for the Peacock Hotel and Spa are sold. Maybe they should of made the building taller with more condo units available for sale, eh?

I completely agree. If the demand is high, then push the damn thing higher :lol: Looks like a great project, anyway, and the views from the top floors are even greater :okay:

Breaking News: Backhoe and dump truck are now on Pinnacle on Main site. Pictures to come later today. :banana:

Wow! If all of those condos sold, there has been some serious money dished out recently. Each of the 12 condos in 98 East McBee ranged in price from $1 Million to $2 Million. :okay:

South Financial Headquarters site. This pic was taken right next to the Harper Corp. sign along Frontage Road:

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As I was leaving the Pinnacle on Main site, two dumptrucks arrived and the backhoe started digging up concrete and the remaing plants/trees on site:

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It looks like the large development proposed for the Point is a "go." That is what the third item on the agenda is for:

To: Neighborhood Association Representatives and Owners of property located within 300 feet of one of the following applications
From: Planning and Development Staff
Subject: Upcoming Applications for the Planning Commission
Date: March 28, 2007

The City of Greenville Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the 10th floor Council Chambers at City Hall, for the purpose of considering the following applications:

AX 01-2007. A request to annex approximately 22.5 acres of land located on Ridge Road and Workman Drive, and to provide a zoning classification of RM-1.5, Multi-family Residential District. The tax map number of the property is M11.2-1-5.8.

Z 03-2007. A request to rezone approximately 10.5 acres of land on Fairforest Way from I-1, Industrial District, to RM-1.5, Multi-family Residential District. Tax Map Number M11.1-1-3.35.

AX 04-2007. A request to rezone approximately 52.774 acres of land (TMS # 547.1-1-16.18, -16.24, -16.31, & -16.29) between Carolina Point Parkway and Market Point Drive from PD, Planned Development, to a new PD, Planned Development; and to annex approximately 12.262 adjacent acres (TMS # 547.1-1-16.27, -16.37, -16.38, & -16.39) into the corporate limits of the City of Greenville and to apply a zoning classification of PD.

Z 34-2006. A text amendment filed by the City of Greenville. The amendment disallows electronic message boards as part of a billboard. The amendment affects Sections 50-323 of the City of Greenville Code of Ordinances.

Z 06-2007. A text amendment filed by the City of Greenville. The amendment allows sponsor signs at indoor entertainment facilities, under certain design and size limitations. The amendment affects Sections 50-111, 50-312, 50-323 and 50-327 of the City of Greenville Code of Ordinances.

You are welcome to review documents relating to these applications before the public hearing. These documents are available in the Planning Office on the 5th floor of City Hall, 206 South Main Street, Greenville, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. You may speak for or against an application at the Public Hearing, or you may submit written comments prior to noon on the date of the meeting to Marie Faircloth, Planning & Development Office, PO Box 2207, Greenville, SC 29602, or by fax at (864) 467-5715, or by email at fairclm@greatergreenville.com. Please reference the application number on all correspondence.

Site work is now underway at this development and the roads should start going in soon.

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Somebody ought to post those Pinnacle on Main pics I took on UP, eh? ;)

Somebody ought to post those Pinnacle on Main pics I took on UP, eh? ;)

I know how to now! :banana: I'll see what I can do for you.


Also, by the annexation of land on Ridge Road, I'm assuming that it's adjacent to the land on Fairforest Way which they are rezoning to Multifamily Residential. I'm a little afraid of what this will produce honestly. This is the area next to new JL Mann High School and the Global Trade Park... Hmmm Anyone know details?

^^I wish I had some details, but I don't. :( The only thing I know is that more towers are on the way for Greenville that haven't been announced to the public yet. ;)

A redevelopment project is in the works for that old looking industrial building across Academy Street from St. Francis Hospital. Not sure what they're planning though. A huge planned development is being proposed for the old Millstone golf course in Greenville between downtown and Easley along Highway 123. Also, Cherrydale phase III is now in the works. I saw the site plan for it on the Greenville Planning's website. :) Links for all developments listed above: http://greenvilleplanning.com/land_development/current_rezoning_cases/Zoning%20Cases.htm and http://greenvilleplanning.com/land_development/current_rezoning_cases/April%202007%20for%20Website.pps

G-man! Don't tease like this! More towers, redevelopment of Millstone, and something across from St Francis... Sounds great even if that's all you'll share!


I noticed the Greenville County planning commission's signs there and was wonder what was going on across from St Francis. Do you know any details?

^^A residential/commercial redevelopment project is in the works for that site across from St. Francis. That's all I know though. The Millstone redevelopment plan will be mixed-use consisting of commercial and residential space.

Also, Cherrydale phase III will include retail, restaurants, and a department store. The site plan for this development and Millstone is on here: http://greenvilleplanning.com/land_development/current_rezoning_cases/April%202007%20for%20Website.pps

^^A residential/commercial redevelopment project is in the works for that site across from St. Francis. That's all I know though. The Millstone redevelopment plan will be mixed-use consisting of commercial and residential space.

I'm surprised the City hasn't placed the 'st francis thing' on its list of annexations... sounds like a good opportunity for growing westward.

^^Me too. Hopefully it happens someday. Once the Pinnacle and Peacock start to rise out of the ground, you'll probably see more towers announced for the area. The developers will see these two towers rising and they'll say to themselves if these developers can build towers downtown then so can we and that the market will support it. :)

^^Me too. Hopefully it happens someday. Once the Pinnacle and Peacock start to rise out of the ground, you'll probably see more towers announced for the area. The developers will see these two towers rising and they'll say to themselves if these developers can build towers downtown then so can we and that the market will support it. :)

So do you have any timeline for possible announcements or a 'best guess'? Are these kind of immenent, or more like one day...?

^^I wish it was in one day. More like several months. I'll see if I can get an updated timeline on the Bob Ellis super duper almost orgasmic uptown tower.

Still a work in progess, but here is what the skyline will look like from the Spinx 500 Club at West End Field once the Pinnacle on Main is complete. I'll put other towers on this picture later including Peacock Hotel and Spa, 8-story Rhett Street condo tower, 9-story Court Street mixed-use tower, Broad at Main hotel, etc.
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^^I wish it was in one day. More like several months. I'll see if I can get an updated timeline on the Bob Ellis super duper almost orgasmic uptown tower.

oh ok. Cool. I can stand months. I'll survive. Cool beginning rendering of our 'new' skyline.

This is a bunch of BS. I went to my job meeting last weekend with the Drive and at least 1/4 of the people there were minority or had special needs: http://www.wyff4.com/news/11423525/detail.html

Something about ICAR on greenvilleonline.com ;) Clemson is going to the NIT championship game too. :)

Here is the article on ICAR: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070328/BUSINESS/70328024

This is a bunch of BS. I went to my job meeting last weekend with the Drive and at least 1/4 of the people there were minority or had special needs: http://www.wyff4.com/news/11423525/detail.htmlYou mean to tell me that those of us who want to see 50-60 story towers in our skylines do not have special needs? Speaking just for me, I am a man with many special needs, and very tall ones, too :rofl:

^^I wish I was special. Just kidding. :lol:

I do not have an updated timeline on the secret uptown tower at this time. I can tell you though that Bob Ellis is only the architecture and not the developer for this project. The developers are from outside of Greenville and are currently focused on other projects that are under construction at this time. Hopefully there will be more information available regarding this project in the next several months.

Magnolia Park Town Center: http://www.menindevelopment.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=properties.siteplan&property_id=16&x=9147114

REI, Cheesecake Factory, Ruth's Chris, Chipotle, Starbuck's, Maggianos, Border's bookstore, Lifestyle Fitness, Petco, DSW, Michael's, Aloft/Element/Hyatt Place/Springhill Suites were going to come to Magnolia Park Town Center with the old developer: http://www.trustedpartner.com/docs/library/000054/properties/MagnoliaParkTowerCentersite%20plan.pdf I'm glad they got a new developer. A Petco and Michael's is not high-end at all.

I have just found out that Downtown at the Gardens, which Magnolia Park Town Center will be simliar to does have at least one large parking garage. I didn't even realize this until I read about it on Menin Development's website. :)

This was taken at the Millennium Blvd./Old Sulpher Springs Road intersection next to Hubbell Lighting Headquarters. What you see in front of you is where South Financial Headquarters is going. I drove by this site just yesterday and the trees were still standing. Drove by today and well, you get the picture. Every tree between the old entrance where the Harper Corp. sign is and where this picture was taken have been torn down:
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Zoom in shot:
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Wow. This is great. It helps to visualize this more now. thanks for the pictures.

^^These pictures don't do it justice at all though. Drive by the site this weekend if you can. It's amazing how much progress they have made just in the past week. :) Sucks Clemson lost too. :(

I went through the site plan for Magnolia Park Town Center and here all of the tenants that were on it:

Costco
Sports Authority
Rooms To Go
Petco
DSW shoe store
Michael's
Lifestyle Fitness
Cheesecake Factory
Ruth's Chris and/or Maggianos
Starbuck's
Chipotle
REI-2 stories tall
Five Guys
Ben and Jerry's or Maggie Moos
Aloft, Element, Hyatt Place, or Springhill Suites hotel
Border's Bookstore
David's Bridal
FedEx-Kinkos
Hollywood 20 movie theater
Camilles Cafe
Bravo and/or Biaggis (both are italian restaurants)

Chris Sligh is on Jay Leno right now and Leno said he was from Greenville, SC. Good publicity for our city. The story was also the most popular on cnn.com earlier today too. In the article it mentioned he was from Greenville, SC too. :)

NASCAR checking out ICAR: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070330/NEWS01/703300333/1004/NEWS01

Downtown folk may be organizing: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070330/BUSINESS/703300347/1003&GID=V1JNxnvGy6QjD9DxcUsrL55ssWYZLeI71buBrDqBSqQ%3D

Quote from article that answers Raleigh-NC's question:
Of the approximately 1,200 downtown residents, she said, "We want to be a neighborhood and contribute to downtown."

I drove by the Pinnacle on Main site a little while ago and the parking lot hasn't been dug up yet. What makes it really strange is that all of the construction equipment including the backhoe and bulldozer are no longer on site. Does anybody know why because I sure don't? :bash: :nuts: :ohno:

Hi Mr. Sharp,

Thank you for your interest in our Magnolia Park Town Center development. We are now evaluating all potential tenants for this wonderful development and will formulate the leasing strategy, which we expect to be upscale. Give us some time and we will have more to tell you.

Darryl Kaplan


Please note my new address below:

Darryl Kaplan, President
Menin Realty Services, Inc.
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave.
Suite 2202
Palm Beach Gardens, FL. 33410


Phone: (561) 282-5742
E-Fax: (561) 282-5732
Cell: (954) 850-8500
dkaplan@meninrealty.com

Expect to hear a major and full announcement in the coming weeks about the multi-modal hub to be located off Pleasantburg Drive at the Carolina First Center. It likely will feature bus rapid transit lines connecting downtown to the various new developments along Interstate 85. Not only will the station help generate growth along Pleasantburg, it is being hailed as the start to finding a long-term solution to mass transit in Greenville. Some new signage should be coming to the Bi-Lo Center to make it more inviting coming into downtown Greenville. Also, Dunkin Donuts wants to put a store in downtown Greenville.

They were putting in a whole bunch of large bushes and trees including Crape Myrtles and Holly's next to West End Field along Markley and Field streets today. I'll get some pics of it tomorrow seeing how I have to go over there for a work meeting anyways. :)

Expect to hear a major and full announcement in the coming weeks about the multi-modal hub to be located off Pleasantburg Drive at the Carolina First Center. It likely will feature bus rapid transit lines connecting downtown to the various new developments along Interstate 85. Not only will the station help generate growth along Pleasantburg, it is being hailed as the start to finding a long-term solution to mass transit in Greenville. Some new signage should be coming to the Bi-Lo Center to make it more inviting coming into downtown Greenville. Also, Dunkin Donuts wants to put a store in downtown Greenville.

I can't wait to hear details on the Multi-Modal hub. What's the timetable on this?

The Dunkin Donuts location is exciting as is the Bilo Center signage.

^^I think construction is supposed to start sometime this year on the multi-modal transportation center, but don't quote me on that. Those were the good TBA's in this week's Greenville Journal.

Other notable TBA's from this week include Hubbell Lighting will officially open its doors in July and single unit apartments are coming to the Haynie-Sirrine project. Many people think revitalization of this area near the West End could start to happen in the next two years. Also, the city will take over the Saturday Market from Main Street Events.

Here you go GvilleSC:
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Got my uniform today:
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Thanks for the quote, g-man :) Sorry I cannot reply to all the great news you post, but not being familiar with Greenville forces me to sit back and just follow the news. I am always happy for every bit of good news that comes out of your area. Thanks for putting do much effort and keeping us up-to-date :okay:

Oh. To what extent was is it landscaped before? It was to some degree. I can't remember. Lookin' good though.

^^It was only grass before with some small bushes and no trees. Looks a lot better now.

Just to let everybody know, "The Real Deal" featuring shoeless Joe Jackson's house in Greenville came on TLC last night. I thought it was a very good show. :)

The new Greenville Drive website is not up yet. :( Even though I do work for the Drive, I have no idea when their new website is supposed to be up. Hopefully tomorrow. :)

Wow, G-man, you've been quite busy lately posting new information about Greenville developments. Thanks for keeping everyone informed about our great city. :okay:

Confirmed: Apple Store heading to Haywood Mall. Simon is in serious and intense negotiations with Apple to bring a store to Haywood Mall in Greenville, SC. It will be South Carolina's first Apple Store. This is why there is not one on the old Magnolia Park Town Center site plan. Simon felt a threat from Magnolia Park and other nearby developments and wanted to get Apple before they could to keep the shoppers coming back for more. Haywood Mall has over 1.2 million square feet of space and recently went under a multi-million dollar renovation. It also is the largest mall in South Carolina. :)

Information on Haywood Mall: http://www.simon.com/mall/LeasingSheet/Haywood.pdf

Confirmed: Apple Store heading to Haywood Mall. Simon is in serious and intense negotiations with Apple to bring a store to Haywood Mall in Greenville, SC. It will be South Carolina's first Apple Store. This is why there is not one on the old Magnolia Park Town Center site plan. Simon felt a threat from Magnolia Park and other nearby developments and wanted to get Apple before they could to keep the shoppers coming back for more. Haywood Mall has over 1.2 million square feet of space and recently went under a multi-million dollar renovation. It also is the largest mall in South Carolina. :)

Excellent! Thanks, g-man! :)

You're quite welcome. A lot of Simon Malls throughout the country will be getting Apple Stores this year including Tulsa, Oklahoma and Greenville, SC. I'm not sure if it is some deal between Simon and Apple to put stores in a lot of their malls, but it seems like something good is happening between the two. There is also a rumor going around that King Street in Charleston might be getting one too this year. I doubt Columbia will though. Currently, Greenville-Spartanburg is the 3rd largest metro area in the country without an Apple Store, so that says we pretty much are guaranteed one this year:



Top 16 Metro Areas
Without An Apple Store

Thanks to "Sayhey" on the MacRumors site for these Top 20 largest metro areas without an Apple store, which could be likely new areas to get a store.

1 - New Orleans, Louisiana
2 - Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina
3 - Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina
4 - Dayton, Ohio
5 - Birmingham, Alabama
6 - El Paso, Texas
7 - Bakersfield, California
8 - Allentown/Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
9 - Harrisburg/ Lebanon, Pennsylvania
10 - Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
11 - Toledo, Ohio
12 - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
13 - Youngstown/Warren, Ohio
14 - Springfield, Massachusetts
15 - Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida
16 - Little Rock, Arkansas


Here is the Apple Store that is under construction in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Expect to see this same sign soon at Haywood Mall: http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70841&d=1174776579


Some bad news. Hopefully they'll work it out: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070403/NEWS01/704030389/1004/NEWS01

The media sure has been talking about the Drive a lot lately. It is the top story on Greenvilleonline.com and there was a pretty big story on WYFF last night about it: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070403/SPORTS0601/704030360 and http://www.wyff4.com/news/11508683/detail.html

Say bye bye to large mixed-use development: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070403/NEWS01/704030389 I wonder why the people on urbanplanet aren't talking about this. I sure can't figure it out. ;)

That would be a sad "loss." If Tony Harper has that much money, I'm sure he'll find somewhere to invest in real estate.

Looks like the Pinnacle on Main project just turned into the Camperdown and TAFAB project if you know what I mean. Just drive by the site if you don't believe me. Hopefully i'm wrong though.

It's sunny outside and all work has stopped on the Pinnacle on Main site. The workers and equipment are nowhere to be found, because they're not on site anymore and haven't been for the past week. What in the world is going on with this project?

So, why do you think the work has stopped on the Pinnacle on Main project? I see you guys lurking. ;)

G-man, you need to think before posting such thoughts. Didn't Mr. Ellis contact you and say that he is hoping to start soon and that it is costly to delay? Didn't he also say that an announcement would be made anyday now? Don't worry. This project is just about to begin. ;)

G-man, you need to think before posting such thoughts. Didn't Mr. Ellis contact you and say that he is hoping to start soon and that it is costly to delay? Didn't he also say that an announcement would be made anyday now? Don't worry. This project is just about to begin. ;)

Then why is the construction equipment gone if they haven't even started digging up pavement in the parking lot yet?

-Media day is tomorrow for the Greenville Drive. I have tickets to the Atlanta Braves home opener, which is this Friday, so I won't be able to work at the Furman game at West End Field. My first day of work will be next Monday when the Drive have their home opener. I'll be doing parking and crowd management. :)

West End Field will be smoke free this year. There will be two locations; one outside of each gate where people will be allowed to smoke. Anybody caught smoking inside the ballpark will receive one warning. If they still don't put out their cigarette, they will be removed from the ballpark by security or police. The only place you will be allowed to consume alcohol after the 8th inning is in the Spinx 500 Club. You will not be allowed to buy or drink alcohol anywhere in the ballpark after the start of the 8th inning. If you are caught doing this, the same rules apply as to the cigarette one.

GvilleSC, you can post now. :lol:

A ton of good stories this morning in the Greenville News.

Proposed commercial project in Greer that will include a Bass Pro Shops clears hurdle: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/NEWS01/704040388/1004/NEWS01 :cheers:

Article on Greenville Drive additions and renovations with photo gallery of them on right hand side of page: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/SPORTS0601/704040406/1002/SPORTS

BMW's March sales soar over last year:
http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/BUSINESS/704040383/1004/NEWS01

Shopping center in works near Cherrydale: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/BUSINESS/704040385

Councilwoman wants more money for GTA. Don't we all: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/NEWS03/704040413

New information regarding large mixed-use development along Scuffletown Road. Hopefully the planners and developer will work it out: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/NEWS01/704040390 Here is the site plan and other information regarding this project: http://www.greenvillecounty.org/County_Council/_Agenda/PSPD/CZ-2007-18.pdf

Good story on the current condition of the Southern Connector toll road: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/NEWS01/704040386

I am clueless about most of the news, but I am still happy for Greenville :) Thanks for keeping us up-to-date, g-man ;)

Everybody on Urbanplanet seems to think Cherrydale phase III will consist of a Target, Kohl's, and/or Best Buy. I highly doubt that's right. I am pretty sure it will not be any of these because the square footage of the parcels in this shopping mall is not big enough to hold any of these stores. Minimum square footage for Target, Kohl's, and Best Buy is 45,000 square feet.

This is the company that will be designing and building the large commercial development that is to include a Bass Pro Shops in Greer: http://www.collett.biz/

The Greenville section of urbanplanet is starting to turn into a debate forum instead of a development and information one. They keep arguing about what's going to happen to Haywood Mall, when national retailers are going to come downtown, and what Magnolia Park Town Center will consist of. Well guess what, they're all wrong about their opinions. They can keep guessing until the sun doesn't shine anymore, but they'll never get the real facts. Not suprising though. Remember when it used to be a place where everybody got along and posted only information and pics with nice comments. Remember when people like RestedTraveler and NYTransplant used to post as often as I do. I guess those days are dead and gone.

^^ HAHA! And I'm getting tired of reading about Haywood Mall. It's fine. There's too many other exciting things happening to the metro to talk about the mall.


Wow, G-man your postings are overwhelming. It all sounds pretty good. I'm excited for the northern side of the city to be gaining more retail.


Also, what's this that we're hearing about the Pinnacle? Any news today?

^^I'm not sure what is up with the Pinnacle lately. The only thing I know is what my posts from yesterday said regarding the project. I guess the wolf went on vacation and the sheep thought it was safe to come back to the site again for a little while.