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Developer: ‘Progress will continue’ after Babcock building fire
Hughes Development Corp., BullStreet District master developer, said site cleanup had begun at the historic building, being renovated into luxury apartments by a Virginia developer, before Saturday's fire.
Historic Columbia honors people, projects
Individual winners were selected for achievement and leadership in the organization's 2020 Preservation Awards, while seven projects were chosen in categories including adaptive use and new construction in an historic context.
Hotel Trundle, Boudreaux project wins state award
The downtown project has been recognized by S.C. Department of Archives and History, Preservation South Carolina, and the Office of the Governor as part of the 2020 Historic Preservation Awards.
Assembly Street development receives parking variance approval
The architects of a planned five-story, mixed-use development at the former Veterans Administration building say the variance is key to moving ahead with the project.
Assembly Street development could hinge on variance
The architects of a planned five-story, mixed-use development at the former Veterans Administration building are requesting a parking variance they say is key to moving ahead with the project.
Project helps preserve Bull Street history
Digitizing Bull Street provides information for the public and guidance for developers renovating properties that make up the 181-acre, mixed-use BullStreet District.
Palladium Fall Tour of Homes set for Sunday
The second year of the Palladium Fall Tour of Homes will focus on midcentury modern architecture. Proceeds from ticket sales support Historic Columbia programs.
Flip & Give project receives architectural award
The project, which transformed a Shandon bungalow and split the net proceeds from its sale among 5 area charities, won the S.C. chapter of the American Institute of Architects' 2019 Community Collaboration award.
North Main celebrates continued growth
The North Columbia Business Association has dedicated a time capsule and a Robot Trail scavenger hunt in hopes of encouraging more people to visit the neighborhood. North Main has seen a steady stream of growth in the last few years.
Pond & Co. wins national design competition
The Columbia design firm submitted the winning entry in the "Play With Your City 2019: Reimaging Ladyâ€_x009d_ competition. A project to make the Lady Street corridor more inviting is slated to be installed in October.
Hotel Trundle project wins national award
The project, which renovated 3 downtown buildings into the boutique hotel and offices for architect and design firm The Boudreaux Group, won a 2019 Adapt Opportunity Zone award from commercial real estate publication GlobeSt.com.
Project hopes to add life to Sumter Street
Columbia-based developers are bringing a new, 109-unit apartment complex to 1310 Lady St. The complex spans three buildings and will provide another downtown living option for Midlands residents.
