Public weighs in on future of Congaree riverfront
Columbia residents voice concerns about access, affordability and long-term maintenance during the project’s first public meeting.
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Tag: housing
Young professionals face high rents, limited options for downtown housing
The supply of market-rate apartments in Columbia’s core remains outstripped by demand.
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Seniors face rising rent, struggle to balance needs
Barriers to affordable housing force seniors to choose between necessities.
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Fair Housing Act’s legacy honored amid housing crisis
Fifty-seven years after the passage of the Fair Housing Act, South Carolinians still face rising costs, discrimination and limited access to affordable housing.
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Columbia neighborhoods create group to address student housing concerns
Columbia’s downtown neighborhoods have had a rocky relationship with students who live off campus.
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Harden Street house rezoned after months-long dispute
Neighbors worried the buyer would tear down the 100-year-old home to build apartments.
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Military vets-turned-farmers have a lifeline to rely on
Life after the military can be a hard transition for many veterans. This S.C. organization aims to lighten the load for veteran-farmers.
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Harden Street house sparks zoning debate, redevelopment concerns
Neighbors worried apartments could replace a historic home. Now, council members are voting to rezone it – and possibly the whole street.
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Looking to rent? This website might help
Renting houses and apartments throughout South Carolina will be easier with this relaunched website.
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SC population growth puts pressure on affordable housing in Columbia
South Carolina was the state with the fastest rate of population growth in America in 2023.
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As USC enrollment continues to rise, some Columbia housing rules enforced unevenly
City ordinances meant to keep student rentals under control are enforced sparingly and leave some Columbia residents feeling like their neighborhoods are at risk.
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Will new regulations mean fewer Airbnbs in Columbia?
Many hosts have been notified they’re out of compliance with new city rules.
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