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[SCxpBrussel]

I think even just a medium-scale streetscaping would do wonders for the Broad River corridor. Resurface the road, spruce up the sidewalks and intersections, bury the power lines, and plant trees along the sides. Basic upgrades would help the area change from the somewhat blighted sprawl it is today to a slightly more urban, cared-for neighborhood. New retail would most likely start to once again be attracted to the area. Perhaps the disruption of the streetscaping would force some of the businesses of lesser repute to leave, thereby removing some of the negative stigma of the Broad River Road address.

[growingup15]

I Wonder if that First Design will be the official design if not then oh well but, i was wondering when are they going to start construction on the New dutch square.

[waverider]

There will be another round of meetings about the Broad River Corridor today and tomorrow.  Apparently they've taken the results of the last round of meetings in May and compiled a report of their findings, which can be found here.  It was quite interesting to see their proposals for what they call the "Dutch Square mixed-use transit node;" looks like they're proposing that Dutch Square be completely reshaped, extending Colonial Life Blvd from Bush River Rd. to Longcreek Rd. and a lot of new construction.

[waverider]

Dutch Square is getting a Planet Fitness, next to Belk on the Dutch Square Blvd. side.  I may have to consider changing my gym membership...

[johnpro318]

waverider, on 21 February 2011 - 10:39 AM, said:

Dutch Square is getting a Planet Fitness, next to Belk on the Dutch Square Blvd. side.  I may have to consider changing my gym membership...

Any more news about this?