Apartment construction boom? College students still have limited housing options, pay thousands for place to live
Apartment buildings are going up to accommodate a boom market. But so is rent.
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Tag: Construction
There’s new movement in Columbia’s and USC’s master plan to reshape city’s downtown
The ambitious plan to overhaul much of Columbia’s downtown was slow-moving but now is gaining momentum.
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Small Business Outreach Forum brings together contractors, city officials
Small business owners and city employees come together to network and discuss the city’s development plans.
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Downtown Columbia could face traffic trouble amid construction boom
New downtown Columbia developments raise questions about the impact on traffic patterns.
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Plans for former Forest Acres mall site move along
The redevelopment is designed to bring new business and a park to a key intersection.
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We’re building this orchard
Rosewood’s orchard is getting a new toolshed built by students of USC professor Tom Syfert.
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Connecting Campus: Wheat Street Pedestrian Bridge to be completed in 2025
This bridge will take away the need for campus community members to cross any traffic from Campus Village up to the Horseshoe.
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Flooding still a concern in Five Points as flood mitigation projects are delayed
The city has multiple flood-abatement projects planned along Rocky Branch, which runs through much of downtown.
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15-year-old trees cut down for new concrete median in Five Points
Cutting down the trees was necessary, and they were too big to replant, state transportation officials said.
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Sunset Drive receiving much-needed $5.2 million upgrade
Commuters traveling on Sunset Drive in North Columbia are being slowed down by the much-anticipated $5.2 million improvements in Richland County that began Monday.
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USC student riding scooter hit by truck near campus
The accident happened around noon Monday near the Statehouse.
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Scout Motors introduces itself to Richland County residents
The auto manufacturer VW plans to hire about 4,000 people.
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