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[The_sandlapper]

Columbia uses ambush tactics of suprise!

[sonofaque86]

The_sandlapper, on Dec 18 2005, 12:22 PM, said:

Columbia uses ambush tactics of suprise!

so true! we have ft. jackson so columbia tries to use military style sneak up in everything! lol

Edited by sonofaque86, 18 December 2005 - 11:33 AM.

[waccamatt]

803metlife, on Dec 18 2005, 09:00 AM, said:

I can't wait to see the next addition to cola's skyline. I think the next high rise will indeed have some height to it. A well designed tower will go well with the booming downtown development. I wonder why places like Greenville know about planned tower developments and here in cola everything is so hush hush until a month before the development actually takes place

I actually think it's because reporters at The State don't know anything about investigative reporting!

[CorgiMatt]

803metlife, on Dec 18 2005, 09:00 AM, said:

I can't wait to see the next addition to cola's skyline. I think the next high rise will indeed have some height to it. A well designed tower will go well with the booming downtown development. I wonder why places like Greenville know about planned tower developments and here in cola everything is so hush hush until a month before the development actually takes place

I know about them early and drive myself crazy waiting on a bulldozer to show up at the site.  I have not heard any more about the residential development at Main and Blossom.

[krazeeboi]

Another cool tower that would be a great addition to Columbia's skyline:

Metro Hall in Toronto

[krazeeboi]

This tower, called Terminus, is coming to Buckhead in Atlanta. It could really serve as a centerpiece in Columbia's skyline. I think it would look even better if it were about 15-20 stories taller:

Edited by krazeeboi, 23 February 2006 - 01:47 AM.

[HAMMETTM]

Maybe SCANA will stop hiding in the Wachovia building and build Columbia's first true trophy tower.

[krazeeboi]

I agree. Sadly, it looks like they're on their way to Cayce/West Columbia.

[emerging.me]

i still say we need a cool modern mixed-use tower on south main ... like "the house" in dallas by stark and yoo. it's killer...

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[krazeeboi]

^That's OK. I've seen better mixed-use towers though. But I agree, something like that on S. Main would be great.

[pricemiller]

I received an e-mail from SCANA and they said they will do what is "best for their customers" in terms of locating offices.  Does this mean they will do the cheapest?  i do not know.  IMO, it would be good for the customers to have a strong, central urban core supported & inhabited by the companies the area.

[HAMMETTM]

What's best for their customer's is for them to make their presence known. They could really stick out their chests by building a tower with thier moniker slapped on it. SCANA is the only Fortune 500 company in Columbia (the last time I checked) and it needs to start acting like it.

Hek, I didn't even know that SCANA was in the Wachovia building until recently.

[The_sandlapper]

Hell SCANA is the only fortune 500 company in the state. SONOCO may be the other but SC is lacking representation.

[krazeeboi]

Yeah, SC only has about 2 or 3 F500's. We definitely need to step it up a couple of notches.

But SCANA definitely sounds like it will be relocating to the 'burbs, no question.

Edited by krazeeboi, 24 February 2006 - 08:44 PM.

[Spartan]

That sounds like a generic response to me. They are definately moving out. Its ok though. I am certain that more companies will come along.

[CorgiMatt]

pricemiller, on Feb 24 2006, 07:29 PM, said:

I received an e-mail from SCANA and they said they will do what is "best for their customers" in terms of locating offices.  Does this mean they will do the cheapest?  i do not know.  IMO, it would be good for the customers to have a strong, central urban core supported & inhabited by the companies the area.

I they do move, maybe someone will buy the buidling and put some decent looking windows in it to bring it out.  Except for when the sun hits it a certain way at certain times of day, tha building is so drab.  But new windows could make all the difference.  It would be like a new tower for Columbia.

[pricemiller]

[quote name='HAMMETTM' date='Feb 24 2006, 08:00 PM' post='345727']
What's best for their customer's is for them to make their presence known. They could really stick out their chests by building a tower with thier moniker slapped on it. SCANA is the only Fortune 500 company in Columbia (the last time I checked) and it needs to start acting like it.

I agreed totally with your comments.

[smithc57]

I would also like to see a new tower in downtown columbia.  I think it should be constructed somewhere between the old Southtrust and Wachovia buildings.

[emerging.me]

Something mid-rise like this would be pretty hot on South Main... it would fit with the whole neo-traditional theme they'll have going with innovista, but give it a little modern twist...

Edited by emerging.me, 05 March 2006 - 12:20 AM.

[Spartan]

I really like that^