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[GSP Tiger]

It is probably for the best.  As much as I dislike to see some old buildings go, it is vital to make sure it is structurally sound and avoid being beyond repair.  In its place, I think a retail/dining establishment and some condos a few levels above would be nice.

[interestedexpat]

The Independent News reported today that the owner of the Calhoun Senior Living downtown is planning at 6-7 million dollar renovation and turn the place into condos with first floor retail. His plans aren't definite yet - but residents are already being helped to find new places to live.

It seems like a number of exciting projects are 'almost' ready to go in downtown Anderson: a renovated 4 story hotel, a renovation of a 7 story building into condos, the demolition of an eye sore (Old Belks building) and rumor of a condo project there as well - all with retail on the floor, and a really good looking new arts center. That's more excitement than I've seen in years.

I've noticed that none of them involve office space. Is there any market for a new small office building in downtown Anderson? It could round out a very charming downtown as long as there were tenants to create life.

[btoy]

A buddy of mine had told me about that, but when I was going to mention it I fogot the name of the Old Hotel, then when I heard of the Plans for the Chi..Hotel I thought maybe that was the one.

[Skyliner]

interestedexpat, on Jul 15 2005, 12:30 AM, said:

The Independent News reported today that the owner of the Calhoun Senior Living downtown is planning at 6-7 million dollar renovation and turn the place into condos with first floor retail. His plans aren't definite yet - but residents are already being helped to find new places to live.

It seems like a number of exciting projects are 'almost' ready to go in downtown Anderson: a renovated 4 story hotel, a renovation of a 7 story building into condos, the demolition of an eye sore (Old Belks building) and rumor of a condo project there as well - all with retail on the floor, and a really good looking new arts center. That's more excitement than I've seen in years. I've noticed that none of them involve office space. Is there any market for a new small office building in downtown Anderson? It could round out a very charming downtown as long as there were tenants to create life.

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I read in an article not long ago, that original hopes/plans for the "old hotel" location included the possibility of a high-rise, which I assume meant lots of office space.  I definitely see downtown Anderson needing some office footage in the near future.  All the work being done to transform it into another Upstate treasure will inevitably attract businesses into its core area (the CBD).

[vicupstate]

It sounds like things are really kicking into a higher gear in Downtown Anderson.  Someone should post some pics of all these places.  I need to pay a visit soon.

[btoy]

I was in Anderson today to see how my friends restaurant, Jax New Orleans Bistro was coming along and to take pictures of the Orr-Lyons Mill so I decided to  get yall pictures of The Calhoun while I was there.  This is the building being turned into condos.

[Spartan]

I thought that was the building that you were talking about. Thanks for taking those pictures!

[Skyliner]

The Hilton Garden Inn in Anderson. B)

[Spartan]

Thanks for that pic. Where is it, exactly?

[interestedexpat]

The new Hilton Garden Inn is at the Clemson Blvd / I-85 exchange. It's on the side going toward Anderson where Howard Johnson's used to be.

There is also a big condo project just getting started near there called Arcadia Point. Looks to be 4 or 5 floors on the water where the old Catherine's Kitchen waterslide once was.

[GSP Tiger]

The Hilton Garden Inn is located up on the cul-de-sac above Rusell Stover and Fuddrucker's.

I have ate at the Fuddrucker's about two times.  Even though the food and service there are excellent, it is getting in and out that really stinks.  They should put up a traffic signal there just to make traffic flow easier, but the onramp begins a couple feet from that intersection.

[socaguy]

BoDragon, on Jun 28 2005, 09:39 PM, said:

Is there any progress being made on the East-West Connector from Clemson Boulevard to SC 81?  At first, they were going to build it as a two lane road with right-of-way for four lanes.  Lately, I heard they're going to rush it ahead of schedule and build it as a complete four lane highway.  Also, a second phase is in the discussion process of extending it from SC 81 over to Belton Highway (US 76/178) near SC 252.

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WOW I really hope they do that, it would cut my commute to work in half!!!

[socaguy]

vicupstate, on Jul 15 2005, 10:27 AM, said:

It sounds like things are really kicking into a higher gear in Downtown Anderson.  Someone should post some pics of all these places.  I need to pay a visit soon.

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Honestly dont bother.  I hate to be a troll here but I live and work in the Anderson area and have for about 5 years now and I havent seen anything new of interest in this town since I got here.  Not to mention it is the most miserable place for anyone with an openmind to live.  I have heard the N-word hundreds of times living here, didnt hear it once when i lived in Georgia.  The only decent gym in town (the YMCA) is full of snobby Christian bible-beaters who dont talk to you unless you were born and raised in hickville...Um I mean Anderson,  and did anyone see the news the other night about the Mayor???
Like I said before, sorry for trolling but the town is dead and IMO a condo conversion and demolition of an old building....and a few suburban motels dont make for a great progressive city.

[krazeeboi]

That's unfortunate. Anderson and Rock Hill are about the same size, and while Rock Hill isn't exactly a bastion of liberality, it's not that bad.

[Spartan]

Anderson isn't that bad unless you expect something like a large town. Anderson is still pretty much a small town (albiet a fairly large one), so I find it hard to expect anything more than that.

It does seem like development is less rapid in Anderson though.

[Skyliner]

Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia, Charleston, Charlotte, etc....  These cities and more have grown into their present form from some crossroad along a highway in the past.  It may be well to remember this in light of a potentially progressive future Anderson (If the city follows the same path as most others in the region).

[roads-scholar]

To my friends in Anderson I will say that my hometown of Spartanburg has struggled to find it's way and now seems to be pointed in the right direction with a bright future.  That's not say that problems and obstacles will sometimes get in the way.  Sometimes those old attitudes get in the way too.  

Anderson is a nice city with much to offer residents and newcomers alike.  I think in time Anderson will find it's niche and prosper.

[Brandon]

socaguy, on Jul 28 2005, 01:04 AM, said:

Honestly dont bother.  I hate to be a troll here but I live and work in the Anderson area and have for about 5 years now and I havent seen anything new of interest in this town since I got here.  Not to mention it is the most miserable place for anyone with an openmind to live.  I have heard the N-word hundreds of times living here, didnt hear it once when i lived in Georgia.  The only decent gym in town (the YMCA) is full of snobby Christian bible-beaters who dont talk to you unless you were born and raised in hickville...Um I mean Anderson,  and did anyone see the news the other night about the Mayor???
Like I said before, sorry for trolling but the town is dead and IMO a condo conversion and demolition of an old building....and a few suburban motels dont make for a great progressive city.

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Whats up with the mayor?

[Spartan]

roads-scholar, on Jul 29 2005, 02:08 PM, said:

To my friends in Anderson I will say that my hometown of Spartanburg has struggled to find it's way and now seems to be pointed in the right direction with a bright future.  That's not say that problems and obstacles will sometimes get in the way.  Sometimes those old attitudes get in the way too. 

Anderson is a nice city with much to offer residents and newcomers alike.  I think in time Anderson will find it's niche and prosper.

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This is very true. I agree that Spartanburg is well into the transitional phase from a small town to a smaller mid-sized city. Anderson may have a bit longer, but I think it is making positive steps.

[socaguy]

Skyliner, on Jul 28 2005, 07:50 PM, said:

Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia, Charleston, Charlotte, etc....  These cities and more have grown into their present form from some crossroad along a highway in the past.  It may be well to remember this in light of a potentially progressive future Anderson (If the city follows the same path as most others in the region).

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Hopefully it WILL NOT follow in the path of most of those cities mentioned (with the exception of Charleston).  All the cities mentioned are sprawl monsters, especially Greenville which has one of the highest sprawl rates in the USA.  G-ville is, however, doing WONDERS with its Downtown.  Last time I went through it was very busy and looked like lots of new projects going on.  

Maybe if Anderson would FOCUS on its downtown and not get to hyped up about Lifestyle Centers and sprawl type developments it could be a leader in the region, since it is growing fast.