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Coming soon to Augusta Road?

County leaders draft future plans for the Augusta Road Corridor
Design of roadway improvements.
Right now, these are conceptual designs. | Rendering provided by Greenville County
The Augusta Road corridor — located between Mauldin Road and Augusta Road’s intersection with South Pleasantburg Drive — is looking at a future transformation.

Obtained by The Post and Courier Greenville, a draft of the Augusta Road Corridor Strategic Plan highlights a hope to make the area “the signature gateway into the City of Greenville” filled with “community pride for its neighbors.”

Map of the Augusta Road area with recommended improvements.

The master plan features more housing and green space. | Map via Greenville County

Why here?

The draft identifies the corridor as an area of “great potential,” lauding its access to major thoroughfares and I-85, plus its proximity to downtown Greenville and the SC Technology and Aviation Center.

The draft also cites a shortage of restaurants and retail offerings and low-quality housing options (think: old hotels and motels).

What are the goals?

The draft identifies five goals and strategies for future growth:
  • Connectivity | Increasing access for cars, pedestrians, and cyclists
  • Form-based standards | Creating a design standard for developments
  • Mixed-income housing | Adopting incentives for different types of housing
  • Streetscapes | Improving landscaping and signage, plus improving infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists
  • I-85 beautification | Improving landscaping and signage to create an identity for the area

What could we see in the area?

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Extension | The proximity to Brushy Creek could connect small parks and Conestee Nature Preserve with a new leg of the trail.

Green space | The lot in front of the Ramsey Family Library (100 Lydia St.) could become a park and trailhead.

Mobility Hub | A central space could offer accessible amenities like a bus station, park-and-ride services, electric vehicle charging stations, public restrooms, and even retail (think: a coffee shop for your morning cup during your commute).

Supportive Housing Campus | Another campus could focus on accessible job, medical, childcare, and housing services.

The plan will need to go through several hearings before it’s adopted.

Click the button below to read the full draft.
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Thursday, Feb. 16
  • Swift Me Away | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar, 103 N. Main St., #400, Greenville | $20 | Shake It Off to Taylor Swift’s hits at this dance party.
  • Grown-Up Gaming | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl., Greenville | Free | Bring your own game or join in someone else’s at this adult game night.
Friday, Feb. 17
  • Preacher Lawson | Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Comedy Zone Greenville, 221 N. Main St., Greenville | $25-$30 | This “America’s Got Talent” finalist and social media comedian takes the stage.
  • Yoga at the Swamp | Friday, Feb. 17 | 2:30 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery, 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville | $5 | Stretch it out with instructor Karina Adi Juca in this slow flow class.
Saturday, Feb. 18
  • TEDxFurmanU 2023 | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Younts Conference Center, Shaw Hall, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $5-$15 | Listen to seven innovators at this student-organized TEDx conference.
  • Friends Used Book Sale | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Five Forks Branch, 104 Sunnydale Dr., Simpsonville | Free entry | Shop movies, music, used books in genres including popular fiction, nonfiction, and children’s.
Sunday, Feb. 19
  • Swamp Rabbits vs Savannah Ghost Pirates | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 3:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $22.50-$50 | Catch the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they face off against the Savannah Ghost Pirates and celebrate Mardi Gras.

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As a City Editor for GVLtoday, we’re usually on the go. Whether it’s covering a new business or meeting with members of the community for a Q+A, Greenville is our office.

👋 Danielle here. I have my regular spots around town where I like to sit and write our newsletter, and when I’m downtown, Endeavor is at the top of my list.

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When I walked in to use my day pass ($30 per day), I was greeted by Caper, Endeavor’s official mascot, and was informed by her human, Shannon, that it was “hot chocolate bar day.” Say less. I loaded my mug with marshmallows and cocoa before settling into The Sandbox (aka the quiet area). ☕️

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Weather
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Civic
  • What’s in a name code? Greenville leaders want to make sure you understand the City’s new Development Code before the draft goes to the Planning Commission this spring. Drop in to its open house on Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Wednesday, March 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Prisma Health Welcome Center (111 Welborn St.) to ask questions and provide feedback.
Closing
  • Flowers by Pat, a floral shop located between Greenville’s West End and The Village of West Greenville, is for sale. The owner, Patricia Agnew, is retiring after 35 years in business. 💐 (Greenville News)
History
  • Poe West (556 Perry Ave.), is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The development is considered an “intact example of a Mid-century Modern style,”recognized for its connection to the Poe Hardware Company and its “involvement in the city’s post-World War II industrial boom.”
Watch
  • Get your tickets to a screening of all the Oscar-nominated short films at the Peace Center ahead of this year’s Academy Awards (airing Sunday, March 12). Watch films in the Documentary, Live Action, and Animated categories from Thursday, March 2 to Sunday, March 4. 🎬
Sports
  • Kids ages 5-14 can celebrate the 2023 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament by dribbling from NOMA Square to Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday, March 4. Register for a free basketball, t-shirt, and ticket to the tournament’s semifinals. Be careful not to travel. 🏀
Celebrate
  • Laissez les bons temps rouler, Greenville. Mardi Gras is coming up Tuesday, Feb. 21, but the party starts this weekend. We’ve rounded up local events where you can celebrate without traveling to the Big Easy. ⚜️
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I think I’ve seen this sign before. | Photos via Franklin Real Estate Development
New office space opened in Greenville, but not without paying homage to what came before it.

You may recognize the signage on the new Prosper office building at 832 Wade Hampton Blvd., a throwback to McBride’s Office Supplies, which used to fill the space.

In addition to the retro sign, the developer preserved original building features including:
  • The breezeblock and double front doors
  • The terrazzo floors
  • Several wooden roll-out windows
The developer applied to have the building added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Click the button below for the Upstate Business Journal’s breakdown of the building’s features.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: Have you ever wanted to try your hand at songwriting? Now’s your chance. One of my favorite Greenville artists, Kylie Odetta, is hosting a four-week songwriting class at the World Upside Down Arts Studio. Secure your spot by signing up and celebrate the grand opening of World Upside Down this Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We caught you up on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail extension.
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