Residents encouraged to weigh in on plans for Columbia’s riverfront park
The proposed multi-use park would run between Blossom and Gervais streets.
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Tag: economic development
Young professionals face high rates, limited options for downtown housing
The supply of market-rate apartments in Columbia’s core remains outstripped by demand.
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Renewable, clean energy in SC likely to continue to grow, but slowly, under Trump
The president’s energy plan focuses on the development of fossil-fuel energy, leaving clean and renewable energy in the dust.
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South Carolina’s economic metrics tell a confusing story
Despite some positive economic metrics, many residents are still suffering. Experts point to a loss of purchasing power.
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Retail growth in Lexington County matches boom in population, manufacturing
Shopping follows commercial growth – then draws in more commercial growth.
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Details for USC’s 800+ acre stadium development remain sparse
(with drone video) Others have tried and failed to develop the former farmland that sits in a floodplain.
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SC poised to be a leader in electric vehicle industry
With the help of leaders in the electric vehicle industry, South Carolina is becoming a hub for EV manufacturing.
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‘Nothing is like this:’ Mix-use business, entrepreneurial hub planned for West Columbia
A new entrepreneurial hub with studio and flex space for business owners as well as shops and food and brew halls for patrons, is envisioned for West Columbia next fall. The project would redevelop an old sign factory that’s been out of business for more than a decade.
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Plans underway to make Columbia more walkable, bikeable
The city wrapped up a volunteer-based pedestrian and cyclist counting effort Sept. 24 to learn more about what needs to change to make Columbia more walkable and bikeable.
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