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Old Posted Nov 26, 2006, 12:24 AM
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Beautiful pics, and becoming one of my favorite southern cities. Thanks for the pics Skyliner.
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Old Posted Nov 26, 2006, 3:44 PM
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Thanks, Ex-Ithacan! You'll like these photos from this past Friday.
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Thanks for the additional pics, looks like the weather was really nice.
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There is word of a 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.









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.
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I agree, it's too bad the height isn't increasing, but at least the density is, and it's geting dense in new places downtown too. Ithaca is kind of going through the same thing. Thanks for the pics sky.
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Two of the buildings that are fixing to start construction are the peacock and pinnacle. Those will add some good height to the skyline. I still think we need one taller than the daniel building.
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speaking of those two. The Peacock Hotel and Spa is going to break ground on Wednesday, while the Pinnacle on Main is going to break ground next month after December 7th of course if the DPC passes it, which they most likely will.
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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 December. 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://www.cedarwood-village.com/cde...nuColor=7A688F

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http://www.cedarwood-village.com/cde...%20Package.pdf

All other information on this development project:
http://www.cedarwood-village.com/cde...ey_TC_Location

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Erm1981 has reported that several cement trucks were on the Peacock Hotel and Spa site today. Groundbreaking is tomorrow on this project. http://www.98eastmcbee.com/
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No, my thread stays at the top of the list. Pinnacle on Main to commence construction in mid-December. 75-80% of the building space must be sold to start construction and Bob Ellis who is the architect and developer of this project has said he is right at that. The only thing that is left is for the DPC to reapprove it on December 7th, which they will. The only reason he has to go back to the DPC to get it reapproved is because his certificate for the building expired. Construction of the underground garage will start first and then the rest of the building will be built on top of it. Same goes with the Peacock Hotel and Spa regarding that last sentence.
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They just had a story on the Peacock Hotel and Spa on WYFF-TV. It is now confirmed that groundbreaking will be at noon tomorrow.
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Here is a nice article which goes along with the Magnolia Park Town Center development, and the future "massive" development of the 33-acre County Square site in downtown.
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Expansion of the Holiday Inn Express on Woodruff Road has begun. It is being expanded on the side closest to Gatti-Town. Also, at least one and possibly two hotels are planned for Magnolia Park Town Center. More info: http://www.greenvillenews.com/apps/p.../1003/BUSINESS
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**BANK OF AMERICA WORK TO BEGIN SOON**

-Developer has three plans for sites-

The facade of a downtown landmark and its lobby will soon be overhauled and an adjoining garage will be demolished. But what happens next remains uncertain. Developer John Boyd of TIC Properties has put together a large chunk of downtown property around the 14-story Bank of America tower and that has many people wondering what he will do next.

In 2005, he unveiled plans to "reface" the tower so its main entrance would point toward East Washington Street as opposed to Main Street as well as construct a series of smaller mixed-use buildings. However, the acquisition of more land around the building - most notably a large portion of the abandoned Woolworth's store as well as the Piazza Bergamo bridge - have led him to rethink his plans.

He originally purchased the properties to protect his interest in the Bank of America tower, but soon saw the possibilities of redeveloping the section of downtown between Main and Richardson streets and fronting Washington. Actually, he has three plans for the various sites, but is not disclosing full details because property acquisition has not been settled. Yet, he plans to start building something in late 2007 or early 2008. It's possible he could go with the original plans and do the Woolworth's site later.

The redevelopment of the Bank of America tower was supposed to start last week, but was delayed because of the building's refinancing, Boyd said. Boyd also expects to name a partner for the project in the first quarter of 2007.

Change is almost inevitable in downtown Greenville, which transformed from dead spot to destination over the last 25 years. This is not the first time in the last few years that a whole downtown block has been transformed. In 2002, the city kick-started the rebirth of Wachovia Place by committing funds for a water fountain and plaza as well as tearing down and replacing the old Spring Street Garage.

The new Spring Street Garage is larger and will be buttressed by a condo development known as the Bookends. The new plaza is part of a private, $20-million renovation of Wachovia Place that added housing as well as restaurants and shops in front of the nine-story bank building.
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Do NOT expect an announcement on the secret uptown tower proposed by Bob Ellis, who is also the architect and developer of the Pinnacle on Main until at least the 1st or 2nd quarter of 2007. This is due to the company wanting to focus on the Pinnacle on Main construction right now and wait until that is almost done before working on this secret uptown tower project more. The uptown tower, if built will cover 1 to 1.25 blocks.
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**PEACOCK HOTEL ON 20-MONTH CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE**

-City sees 12-story hotel as Main Street extension-

Mark Kent admits he had no real idea what he planned for the corner of Spring Street and McBee Avenue when he purchased a little less than an acre there three years ago. The site contained a gas station, and the other corners at the intersection featured a bank building, a surface parking and an aging city-owned garage, but Kent knew something grand could happen at the site, and soon came upon an idea.

"Someone said, 'what about a great five-star hotel,' " Kent said. "It went from there." Kent and his business partner Grant Peacock broke ground this week on the 12-story Peacock Hotel and Spa, which should be completed in 20 months, Kent said Wednesday. The luxury hotel will feature 116 rooms, two 1,000-square foot-suites, a full-service spa and restaurant. The top three floors will house 12 condominiums known as 98 East McBee.

The groundbreaking brought out a who's who of the Greenville community and business leaders. Kent led a group of people, including his mother and sister, into a muddy rut of red clay in the middle of the lot. They used gold-colored shovels adorned with large gold bows to dig up the first pieces of dirt.

All the utilities have been moved and grading work will begin next, Kent said. Depending on the winter weather, foundations will follow. The original goal was to open in spring 2008, but Kent admits that is an aggressive schedule. It likely will be closer to 20 months, he said.

Mayor Knox White said hotel construction has often meshed with boom times in downtown. In the 1920s, downtown flourished as hotels such as the Ottoray and the Poinsett opened. The construction of the Hyatt Regency in the early 1980s signaled the start of the downtown renaissance. The reopening of the Poinsett in 2000 led to the latest growth.

The opening of the Hampton Inn and Suites during the summer coincided with the West End revitalization. Developer Bo Aughtry has plans for a hotel at the intersection of Main and Broad Streets, which is about two blocks from the Peacock. There are persistent rumors of other developers looking to add hotels downtown. "This is a bold move," White said.

Hotels are significant developments downtown for several reasons. They help bring tourists who spend what is known as clean money - out-of-town funds spent in restaurants, stores, and on gas. Main Street's renaissance in the last few years has garnered a lot of attention. Many weekends it is tough to find a vacant hotel room downtown because the demand is so high, White said.

In addition, owners of many downtown retail stores say people staying in hotels are the backbones of their business. The Peacock will become a major factor in the growth of downtown. Main Street and the West End are filled with pedestrians most days of the weeks, but side streets and especially the roads that run parallel to Main don't see as much foot traffic.

The idea is the hotel will be an anchor off of Main Street that will send crowds back and forth. The intersection around the proposed hotel site has grown dramatically since Kent bought the land in 2002. The surface parking lot is now a bank building and the old city garage was demolished. It has been replaced by a state-of-the-art facility that includes condos and street level shops know as the Bookends.
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Field House at West End (One pic due to battery dying after this pic was taken):





Also, I saw this parked outside the Westin Poinsett Hotel earlier today. Wouldn't be suprised to see one or a couple of these at the Peacock Hotel and Spa when it opens. Lamborghini Gallardo anyone:





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