https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/23/...rolina-bullstreet.html?searchResultPosition=1
Interesting read from a national publication.
I only get down to Columbia a couple of times a year now, so don't have a good sense of how people are feeling about this project. I know there was lots of heartache early on. Would be interested to hear thoughts on where you think this is headed and will it ultimately be a good or bad thing for Columbia.
Personally I think long term, this could be a wonderful thing. The comparisons to the revitalization of Greenville's downtown are apples and oranges. Completely different towns. Greenville's downtown and entertainment district is very compact - primarily right along their main street. Their economy is also fueled by industry.
Columbia is a government town, and for better or worse, has multiple entertainment districts (Five Points, Main Street, The Vista, and now Bull Street). The Vista is clearly thriving. Main Street, after decades of struggle, is doing quite well now. FIve Points, despite its problems, will always be there because of USC students. Is there room for Bull Street to thrive too? I hope so.
Interesting read from a national publication.
I only get down to Columbia a couple of times a year now, so don't have a good sense of how people are feeling about this project. I know there was lots of heartache early on. Would be interested to hear thoughts on where you think this is headed and will it ultimately be a good or bad thing for Columbia.
Personally I think long term, this could be a wonderful thing. The comparisons to the revitalization of Greenville's downtown are apples and oranges. Completely different towns. Greenville's downtown and entertainment district is very compact - primarily right along their main street. Their economy is also fueled by industry.
Columbia is a government town, and for better or worse, has multiple entertainment districts (Five Points, Main Street, The Vista, and now Bull Street). The Vista is clearly thriving. Main Street, after decades of struggle, is doing quite well now. FIve Points, despite its problems, will always be there because of USC students. Is there room for Bull Street to thrive too? I hope so.
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