Greenville County, SC Development News

[g-man430]

edit: double post

[g-man430]

Originally Posted by Greenville

Maybe I would read the new Magnolia Park sign over the old Greenville Mall sign if I lived in Greenville! In case you missed it, I am a student in Charleston and I do not get to ride around Greenville after school to look at random stuff.

And aren't you the last person here who should be telling other people to "learn something?"

Haha, I totally forgot you are in Charleston right now. Very true about me being the last person who should be telling other people to learn something.

[g-man430]

Backside rendering of Peacock Hotel and Spa (Sorry for the small size; i'll try to make it bigger):

New email from Bob Ellis on Pinnacle on Main:

Jacob,
It is anticipated we will complete submission requirements for a grading permit in October and start thereafter. Projected bldg shell construction timeframe is 14 months with interior completion according to Owners personal requirements. Thank you for your interest.

[g-man430]

Here is the video of the story they had on WYFF-TV yesterday about the Peacock Hotel and Spa, the Pinnacle on Main, and McBee Station. Notice the story also includes new renderings of the Peacock like the one that shows the backside of the building: http://www.wyff4.com/video/9941551/index.html

[Raleigh-NC]

That was an excellent video and the report should generate enthusiasm among Greenville residents. I think it will only be a matter of time before more and more such projects appear all over. All it takes is a great public-private cooperation - Greenville seems to have this component already in place - and a couple of success stories. The rest will come naturally. Thanks for the link, g-man430.

[g-man430]

Update on Pinnacle on Main: As of today, the developers now have enough financing to begin construction. Currently, The Ellis Group Architecture Firm is in the process of getting a grading permit. It is anticipated and scheduled that they will have this permit sometime in October. Construction is to begin immediately after they receive the permit.

[g-man430]

Greer considers seceding from Spartanburg County. Could be a good boost in population and economy for Greenville County if the deal goes through. BMW would not be included in the deal though. More info: http://goupstate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...609280330/1062

[g-man430]

*Update pics taken earlier today by me*

Field House at West End-



McBee Station-

Scafolding (spelling) to lay brick for Publix building:


Two cranes:


Foundation wall and part of site:


Terrace at Riverplace-









Two pics of the day-

[g-man430]

Demolition of the old Service Merchandise store has begun at Verdae Marketfair. It will be replaced by a Super Bi-Lo. Here are some pics I took today of the progress:

[g-man430]

Peacock Hotel and Spa groundbreaking put on hold until mid-to-late November. More info: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...32/1068/NEWS01

[LSyd]

you know, i always liked service merchandise, back in its prime.

-

[g-man430]

The Greenville City Council will consider the sale of the city plaza at Main and Broad streets as well as a development agreement with Windsor Aughtry Co. Inc. to develop a mixed-use project that is to include a hotel. More info on this story: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps...WS01/610020367

Here is a story from May 5th of this year that tells you more about it: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...NESS/605050336 (Windsor/Aughtry will get the contract most likely)

Here is a story from April 23rd of this year that also talks about it: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...NESS/604230323

[waccamatt]

Originally Posted by LSyd

you know, i always liked service merchandise, back in its prime.

-

All of those old catalog showroom places have gone by the wayside...Service Merchandise, Key Wholesalers, Sam Solomon, Gran Jewel, Grendels, etc...

[Greenville]

Originally Posted by g-man430

The Greenville City Council will consider the sale of the city plaza at Main and Broad streets as well as a development agreement with Windsor Aughtry Co. Inc. to develop a mixed-use project that is to include a hotel. More info on this story: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps...WS01/610020367

Here is a story from May 5th of this year that tells you more about it: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...NESS/605050336 (Windsor/Aughtry will get the contract most likely)

Here is a story from April 23rd of this year that also talks about it: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...NESS/604230323

None of these links work. Would you mind trying again?

[Greenville]

I found one of the stories, about the Greenville City Council meeting tomorrow:

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps...67/1004/NEWS01

[g-man430]

Thanks for telling me Greenville the links didn't work. Here is the one from April 23rd: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...NESS/604230323

Here is the one from May 5th: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...NESS/605050336

[g-man430]

I sure do love those first three words in this article: http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...WS01/610030392 "Several downtown developments"

[g-man430]

Email about city hall site:

"Council will be taking action this afternoon on a proposed contract for
sale and development agreement on the site. If Council proceeds, this
will just be the first reading of an ordinance to sell. It will
require a second reading to finalize which, if proceeding, would be at
the next regularly scheduled council meeting.

The specifics of the actual development would be finalized over a due
diligence period and cannot say specifically when that might happen.
Generally the first step in a development project is to gain control of
a site, then specific designs and programming of the space can
commence.

The action by council obviously is public, so once taken the
announcement of the developer is made. Details of the design, etc, may
take some time. Hope that helps."

-Nancy Whitworth, City of Greenville Economic Director

[g-man430]

Email about city hall site:

Jacob,

I understand that you are interested in receiving a copy of the plans for the proposed project. I am not sure when they will be available, as the preliminary design will be modified by City Council during the preliminary design phase. Once the Developer and City have a mutually agreeable design, then we should be able to release something to the public.

Charles S. Reyner, Jr., CCIM


Windsor/Aughtry Company, Inc.

PO Box 16449

Greenville, SC 29606

[g-man430]

Fort Wayne noticing and taking notes from Greenville:

http://jordan.fortwayne.com/ns/proje...rovidence0.php

http://jordan.fortwayne.com/ns/proje...greenville.pdf