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I just got back home from a walk on the SRT from the Cancer Survivors Park to the Commons area. I have one word for Unity Park. “Spectacular.” Seriously folks, we are so lucky to have a downtown and p

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Unity Park marks one year anniversary with Reedy River Wetlands Preserve  

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White speaks on future of city including Unity Park

 

Mayberry Street, located on the west side of Unity Park, is the place to watch because we will be doing a request for proposals for a nationwide search for a developer to purchase the Mayberry properties. It will be March or April.

We have had a lot of interest in the property. We want a competition and we want it to be something that’s different and interesting. We want a heavy infusion of the arts. We want something that speaks to the neighborhood. We want it to be a destination in itself. So I expect to see a mix of uses, perhaps a hotel; of course housing. We’ve been talking to a school, so it could be a really strong mixed-use proposal. We’re going to choose a developer and no matter to the extent that it has housing and there’ll be a 20% minimum set aside for affordable housing on that property. I’ve advocated for a number of years that the proceeds from the sale – once we deduct infrastructure – that those proceeds be reinvested in the West Greenville neighborhood. 

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A $500,000 donation will name a memorial plaza at the Unity Park Honor Tower to memorialize first responders and military veterans who died in service. It also will serve as a place of honor for all who serve.

Greenville Mayor Knox White today announced the donation from Sharon Carlton and Heather Carlton-McInnis for the tower in honor of late community businessman and philanthropist Philip J. Carlton.

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To help everyone fully appreciate the amount of lines that are going underground, here’s some photos for comparison. 
 

Before (January— utilities running both sides of the street):

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Today, work in progress:

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1 hour ago, gman430 said:

Not sure. That’s what the newspaper article said. 

The design of this was supposed to be modular in a way that made it faster to build as well.  I was expecting something in the 4-6 month range honestly.  Maybe they are expecting a decent amount of site / foundation prep and then allowing a good amount of time after construction for finishing touches and landscaping.

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An Request For Qualifications process will take place soon that should complete by the end of April to select a broker for the Mayberry property. Mayor White expects $15-$20 mm in net profits (after sewer improvements and such).  There will be an Affordable requirement include as part of any transfer and the proceeds MAY be available for affordable housing as well.    

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The expansion of The Commons has started. The demolition is underway, removing the existing building skin. 

Wait what? What's happening? I go there all the time and haven't heard anything other than the new Automatic Taco bar and renovated GBD bar space

I see building permits were issued to 159 Welborn (the unit on the end) to add a 2nd story, internal and external renovations within the last couple months.  Anyone have the plans or have the down low?

I know Feed & Seed was initially planned for this space.. but its been quite a few years since I heard anything about that.

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On 4/24/2023 at 3:51 PM, NewlyUpstate said:

Wait what? What's happening? I go there all the time and haven't heard anything other than the new Automatic Taco bar and renovated GBD bar space

I see building permits were issued to 159 Welborn (the unit on the end) to add a 2nd story, internal and external renovations within the last couple months.  Anyone have the plans or have the down low?

I know Feed & Seed was initially planned for this space.. but its been quite a few years since I heard anything about that.

18 tenants will be added to the Commons…yes 18:

https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/business/the-commons-in-greenvilles-unity-park-to-add-18-tenants-in-next-phase/article_12b0db64-e820-11ed-890d-b776de8410ae.html

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