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Speaking of USC.... I wonder if the state of SC will eventually sell the State Fairgrounds? If I were a developer I would push for it to be publicly sold, acquire it and build a combination of retail, bar/restaurant and housing on the site... With the push to close bars in Five Points in full swing.. .Some may opt to relocate over to this new complex where visitors/guest can be carded. If under 18 can get in but must have a wrist band and be 21 to drink. Places like the Power and Light District in Kansas City, Power Plant Live in Baltimore (both done by the same developer) are examples of controlled entertainment districts.. They can incorporate a stage hold concerts and be the ultimate game day experience in the SEC not to mention during non SEC functions...It wont compete with the Vista or BullStreet since it would be catering to younger adults.. be much safer than Five Points, plenty of parking, Uber, Transit etc to transport students to/from campus.. and atleast some collective effort to control under age drinking.. Five Points will become an extension of Shandon and Rosewood elite and can enjoy nice quite boutiques and restaurants as opposed to bars.. win win for everyone..
As far as a new location of the State Fairgrounds.. the State can put it on property it already owns in between North Main, Farrow Road, Pisgah Church Rd and Beckmam Rds....Perfect access to I-20 and I-77. If the entrance is off of North Main.. its already an underutilized four lane road with connection to I-20 and could help revitalize the commercial district in that stretch north of I-20
Well in theory that could make it easier unless their not for profit by laws or charter prevent it from moving. Land along I 20 or further out Bluff Rd is definitely cheaper and the value of their site is certainly worth more ....they could even get creative and do a long term ground lease which could get them income to fund new location but I get that may not be their mission
I like having the State Fair across from the stadium; it lends a festive atmosphere when there's a game during the fair.
At one time the USC and Clemson GAme was played on Thursday of The Fair Week. It was called Big Thursday and it was a State Holiday. Clemson stopped it as it was always in Columbia.
Looks like the honors college is adding more form space.
Glad this is finally being built- the Honors College has been expanding over the past few years and the housing is definitely needed considering the shortage on campus now and going into the new Campus Village construction.
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