What’s new at BridgeWay Station

Development update: BridgeWay Station in Mauldin, SC

Aerial view of BridgeWay Station in Mauldin, SC in June 2022.

BridgeWay Station aims to open this spring. | Photo via Hughes Investments

On the heels of the announcement of Old Europe Desserts opening a new location in Mauldin’s BridgeWay Station (Bridgeway Boulevard, Simpsonville near Bridges Road and Golden Strip Freeway), we’re taking a look at “The New Town Center,” its future tenants, and when it plans to open.

The space

Having broken ground in April 2021, BridgeWay Station covers 400,000+ sqft. Here’s how it breaks down:

210,824 sqft of residential space
81,000 sqft of institutional development space
75,000 sqft of office space
69,939 sqft of retail space
24,691 sqft of public plaza and open air pavilion space

In addition to the square footage and 5+ acres of park space, BridgeWay Station will also feature a pedestrian bridge connecting to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Construction progress on BridgeWay Station in Mauldin, SC | Photo via Hughes Investments — Progress on BridgeWay Station | Photo via Hughes Investments

The look and feel

The design of BridgeWay Station was inspired by Italian and European architecture, with structures modeled after Italian landmarks, and artifacts from Italy embedded within the brickwork of some of the buildings.

Greenville’s history has also served as inspiration, with historic structures like the Southern Depot Station tower being replicated in the open air pavilion. The original tower, built in 1905 on Washington Street, was demolished in 1988.

Rendering of BridgeWay Station in Mauldin SC — A taste of Italy in Mauldin. | Rendering by Johnston Design Group via Hughes Investments

The tenants

Old Europe Desserts joins nine food and beverage, retail, and fitness businesses on Bridgeway Station’s Main Street (and counting):

There are also four office and institutional organizations including:

When it comes to living at BridgeWay Station, there will be two apartment buildings: Avvio and The Prossimo, leasing now.

Click below to read more about plans for the grand opening.

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Thursday, Jan. 12

Pathways Guest Artist Concert by Flutist Adam Sadberry | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, 15 University St., Greenville | Free | This concert is inspired by flutist Adam W. Sadberry’s late grandfather and unsung hero of the Civil Rights Movement, L. Alex Wilson.
Hunter Holmes | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville | $5-$20 | Join Sigal Music Museum for a live performance and talk from folk-blues musician and storyteller, Hunter Holmes.
Get Local! Get Social! | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Stone Pin Company, 304 E. Stone Ave., Greenville | $30-$55 | Meet local business owners and make new friends over snacks, drinks, and bowling.
Hop Reach Launch Party | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Grateful Brew, 501 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville | Free | Celebrate Allagash Brewing’s release of Hop Reach, its first year-round IPA, with swag giveaways and dinner from the Yum Bai food truck.

Friday, Jan. 13

Greenville Remodeling Expo | Friday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 15 | Hours vary | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville | $4 | Homeowners are invited to meet with remodeling and building experts and to see the latest in innovations and design trends in areas like cabinetry and countertops, flooring, and basement finishing.
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs Florida Everblades | Friday, Jan. 13 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $22-$50 | Watch the Swamp Rabbits take on the Florida Everblades and see the reveal of Tetrad Brewing Co.'s Puck N Hoppy label winner.

Saturday, Jan. 14

January Winter Pop-Up Market | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 12-3 p.m. | Travelers Rest Farmers Market, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest | Free | Bring the whole family to shop 60+ local vendors with winter produce, locally made foods, and artisan gifts, plus enjoy food trucks and live music.
Sean Kingston | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 7-11:30 p.m. | The Foundry Greenville, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Greenville | $30 | Sean Kingston takes the stage at The Foundry with support by Apollo and Payne.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Do you think you have the best local pickup line? | Graphic by 6AM City

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ve got love on the brain.

To usher in the month of love, we want to hear the best pickup lines in the city. The pickup line must include the name of our beloved city, something that our city is known for, or a local landmark. It can be so sweet that it almost gives us a cavity.

We’ll use these pickup lines for something fun soon — keep your (heart) eyes peeled. 😍

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Weather

63º | Thunderstorms | 90% chance of rain ⛈️
Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF reaches its closest point to the sun today, Jan. 12. For your best odds of catching this once-in-600-lifetimes spectacle, watch northwestern dark skies during the Saturday, Jan. 21 new moon, or on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 1, when it’s closest to Earth. (Space.com)

Coming Soon

New restaurant alert: Bourbon St. at Hampton Station. From the family of restaurants that includes Bourbon St. Burgers (at Warehouse at Vaughn’s), the new spot will feature American fare, plus a full bar with one of the largest bourbon collections in town and fine tequila. Follow its Instagram for future updates. 🥃

Biz

The Foundry at Judson Mill music venue (formerly Cowboy Up, 70 Easley Bridge Rd., Unit. 6030) is partnering with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company. The new partnership will allow the venue “to catch artists that otherwise would have skipped over Greenville.” Read more about the venue’s changes. 🎶 (Upstate Business Journal)
Pedego Electric Bikes (1320 Hampton Ave., Ste. 11A) is temporarily closed until Saturday, Jan. 28. In an Instagram post, the shop says it’s “taking a break to go ride our e-bikes.” Pedego’s regular hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 🚲

Cause

Hoppin’ GVL’s parent company, Hoppin’ Brands, launched its new Go Green initiative. For every ounce poured at all Hoppin’ Brands locations, one cent will go towards planting trees in partnership with SKOOT, a platform that supports businesses in removing their carbon footprints. 🌳

Learn

Looking to learn or enhance your skills in another language? Registration is open for Upstate International’s spring semester of language classes. Learn the five language skills — spoken interaction, spoken production, listening, reading, and writing — in languages like Spanish, Danish, French, and Italian. See the schedule and register. 🗣️

Plan Ahead

Mill Village Ministries is hosting Village Launch Ignite on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. The event, which supports Village Launch’s efforts to empower local minority and women-owned start-ups, will feature plated and featured courses from Table 301 and Village Launch entrepreneurs, and live music and painting.
Willy Taco Feed & Seed (217 Laurens Rd.) is hosting a Valentine’s tequila dinner on Monday, Feb. 13 from 6-9:30 p.m. Enjoy a five-course dinner, tastings of agave spirits, and cocktails in the restaurant’s new Repair Room event space.

Edu

Clemson University’s Grant Wilkins, class of 2023 computer engineering and mathematical sciences grad, was named a Churchill Scholar — the university’s first. Grant is one of 16 recipients to receive one year of graduate study at the University of Cambridge through the international scholarship. Read more about his plans at Cambridge. (Clemson News)

Number

$1.15 billion+. That’s how much of an impact the South Carolina Research Authority had on SC’s economy in 2022 — supporting 5,608 SC-based jobs. Greenville-based startups that were awarded a portion of the $4.75 million total in SCRA grants and investments include GVLtoday’s parent company, 6AM City.

Wellness

Oh hey, January. The key to keeping your spirits up and avoiding seasonal affective disorder this time of year? Sunlight. Magic up more sunshine indoors with a light therapy lamp. This glare-free mood light is height and angle adjustable, while this subtly designed lamp lets you adjust light warmth and brightness. ☀️*

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Mountain biking’s back at Conestee 🚲

New mountain biking trail network to open at Conestee Nature Preserve

Woman mountain biking on a trail in Conestee Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC

Ready to hit the trails? Photo via Conestee Nature Preserve

It’s official — mountain biking is back at Conestee Nature Preserve (840 Mauldin Rd.) with the opening of the first phase of a new trail network on Sunday, Jan. 15.

Since mountain biking was prohibited at the Preserve in 2020 to avoid conflicts with non-biking trail users, its trails team has been working on a new network just for bikers. Phase one encompasses 3+ miles, and phase two — which opens later this year — features .5 miles.

Where are the trails?

The network is located in Brushy Creek — formerly called Breazeale Farm, in the non-contiguous northern section of the Preserve.

gvl_map conestee nature preserve_jan 23 — A map of the new mountain biking trail network. | Map via Conestee Nature Preserve

How was this location chosen?

Conestee Nature Preserve says this area is seldom used by most visitors and was chosen to separate bikers and pedestrians. Plus, with more focus and activity, more conservation projects (think: trail cleanups) can be implemented.

Click below for more about the project and how the Preserve will continue to protect its wildlife.

RIDE ON THE WILD SIDE

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kyle.

Editor’s pick: The open air plaza at BridgeWay Station has me so excited sip on a coffee or BridgeWay Brewing Co. beer al fresco alongside my pup, Pinto. Of course, while we wait for it to finish up, we’ll visit our usual haunts like Double Stamp Brewery and Unleashed Dog Bar. What are some of your favorite dog-friendly restaurants and businesses around Greenville? Let me know.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Woven, a multi-use development in the Village of West Greenville, received final annexation approval.

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