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Yay a destination! Maybe they'll get more Dollar Generals and subdivisions!
Oh well. Beaufort area is a gem. Or was. Because the low country is under the radar and not developed. Oh well, good things don't last long these days. Hunting Island will end up like Myrtle Beach or Hilton head. Just like they're doing to Jekyll. The low country was too good to last forever. At least it'll take ten or so years and we can enjoy for now. Carolina Knight I do appreciate your informative posts though. Are you in the real estate or development biz? You seem to be very plugged in to new grocery store developments in particular for example...
I saw a study summarized a while back by a developer that retaining more green space in a residential subdivision actually yields more profit per acre (!!) because the additional value in each house outweighs the loss of space. I read this on a sign for a new subdivision actually. So in theory 'smart development' is also smart money. But developers often seem to not be smart at longterm thinking and making money past the next quarter. Probably why the economy is so cyclical and they never learn, as greed is an inherently short term thought process. Empty malls, then stripmall sprawl, but now malls are in again, etc..
The point of my rambling is that, as always, I think the low country is beautiful. This beauty, should it be preserved, through smart development, would serve people and economy well in to the future. If we are going to develop, then yes, smart mixed-use development would be optimal. If you show us a shopping center plan here preserving green space and with native tree islands and environmental engineering ingenuity I'll be a fan!
If more green space is in the cards for Port of Port Royal, vertical development should be prioritized. Expansive surface development takes up more land and reduces green space.
If more green space is in the cards for Port of Port Royal, vertical development should be prioritized. Expansive surface development takes up more land and reduces green space.
Excellent point! Agree! Go for it.
Except for historic districts and certain beach or park areas i.e. Jekyll I am a big supporter for vertical development.
And... imagine the possibilities with rooftop restaurants or turf roofs. Although they may be unlikely that would be neat as well as smart planning.
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