Main Street/CBD Developments

[The_sandlapper]

Does anyone prefer the angled parking on Main? I think I would've like parallel parking better; the angled parking looks too small townish, plus it makes for narrower sidewalks. If you want to encourage activity on Main, I would think you'd need to provide space so people FEEL comfortable walking. I think Greensboro does a better job in this regard:

Is that Greensboro's Main St.? I've been to Greensboro several times but have never been DT same for Raleigh. It looks similar too Cola's except for the narrow street. So this is what Cola can expect when its all said and done with construction? Doesn't look bad. By the way I like Tampa's Skyline!

Edited November 13, 2005 by The_sandlapper

[krazeeboi]

^Yes, that's Elm Street in DT Greensboro. Seems that the differences between the two would be parallel parking in Greensboro vs. angled parking in Columbia. I think Greensboro might have the advantage as far as more desirable street-level retail is concerned too, as far as its mian street.

[CorgiMatt]

^Yes, that's Elm Street in DT Greensboro. Seems that the differences between the two would be parallel parking in Greensboro vs. angled parking in Columbia. I think Greensboro might have the advantage as far as more desirable street-level retail is concerned too, as far as its mian street.

Personally I think Columbia should return the name of Main Street to Richardson Street to be historically correct and to reflect the fact that a lot of downtown retail has shifted to the Vista.

[The_sandlapper]

Or, as I stated earlier Gervais can be renamed to "Main St." then people would think Main St. Columbia is hoping, and Richardson St. would be the traditional corporate business center.

[Spartan]

I would rather see Gervais renamed Senate, since Senate was supposed to be the other axis of the city.

[Ellen]

Already have a Senate Street. Capitol sits in the middle of it. I like the street names the way they are.

[The_sandlapper]

Actually it sounds cheesy but I like the idea of calling present day main st. capitol street.

[krazeeboi]

^I'd like Capitol Boulevard better.

[waccamatt]

Speaking of Boulevard, I think Huger Street should be dual named "Congaree Vista Blvd".

[krazeeboi]

^That would be cool.

[mainstreeter]

looks like Main Street will be getting a nice gym in the Tapps Building

http://www.thefactoryattapps.com/

Nice addition to Main St and the residents and employees of downtown

[The_sandlapper]

Has anybody seen how impressive FC is looking on Main St? I saw a picture today in Columbia Star. I have to admit for a nine story building it looks pretty impressive! I ment to show a pic I'll post it later if nobody beats me to it.

[krazeeboi]

Thanks for that tidbiti; I've been meaning to ask how FC has been coming along.

I went to the Star's website, but didn't see any pictures.

[The_sandlapper]

Here it is FC, I like what they have done with main st. in that area as well. Those trees are new and there Huge! Now we just need some more residential developments, but from what I understand there on there way!

Edited November 19, 2005 by The_sandlapper

[krazeeboi]

Wow, it DOES look impressive. And yes, the residential is DEFINITELY on the way on Main.

[waccamatt]

There are new residential developments going up all over the inner city.

[CorgiMatt]

Here it is FC, I like what they have done with main st. in that area as well. Those trees are new and there Huge! Now we just need some more residential developments, but from what I understand there on there way!

The huge trees aren't new.

[803metlife]

It's a plus for density!! Can't wait until we get a tower taller than South Trust that's not boxy. It will definetly bring out the skyline. I really want to see Columbia start a skyline south of Main St.Were a residential high rise is planned.Though it would be very difficult since much of usc's campus is located there . But it would be nice to stretch the city skyline similar to atl's skyline.

[The_sandlapper]

Cut me some slack I haven't seen Columbia in a while. I don't remember seeing those trees on Main the last time I was home.

Edited November 19, 2005 by The_sandlapper

[Ellen]

You may have noticed them this time because there are fewer of them! The large trees are being thinned out in the renovation process. For the most part, they're leaving the old trees on corners, and planting palmettos mid-block.

Also, they aren't replacing the twinkling lights that were so beautiful. I really liked the effect of the twinkling, tree-lined street. Gonna miss that. Sigh.

[CorgiMatt]

You may have noticed them this time because there are fewer of them! The large trees are being thinned out in the renovation process. For the most part, they're leaving the old trees on corners, and planting palmettos mid-block.

Also, they aren't replacing the twinkling lights that were so beautiful. I really liked the effect of the twinkling, tree-lined street. Gonna miss that. Sigh.

The only trees they took out were scrappy ones and a few that had were diseased due to their age. The twinkling lights would have taken away from the new lantern street lights. And to me the year-round holiday twinkling effect never did cut it.

[The_sandlapper]

I just thought of something! Someone may have already mentioned it but I'd like to see a book store on main, like a books-a-million or something.

[Ellen]

Maybe the locally-owned newsstand that's already there could fill that niche. I try to purchase reading material there at every chance. I like to support my neighbors in their retailing efforts.

Yes, I do buy at BAM. But I check with the locals first. May cost a bit more, but I think it's worth it.

[waccamatt]

Maybe the locally-owned newsstand that's already there could fill that niche. I try to purchase reading material there at every chance. I like to support my neighbors in their retailing efforts.

Yes, I do buy at BAM. But I check with the locals first. May cost a bit more, but I think it's worth it.

I agree. We should always support our locally owned businesses whenever possible.

[The_sandlapper]

Yeah a locally owned book store would be best. They just need to have a wide selection of books!