Development

The $80 million LOCAL Columbia development will add new apartments, retail space, parking, and streetscape improvements just one block from the State House.
A $20.6 million river development, a 940-bed student housing development, and a $65 million mixed-use retail development are all underway in the Midlands or were announced this week. Here’s what you need to know about each project.
Forest Acres unveiled renderings for a six-acre park on the former Richland Mall site, featuring an amphitheater, playground, and green spaces.
The Golden Spur, which used to be a pub at USC, has been reimagined into a restaurant on ground floor of the Campus Village development.
Meet some of the 2024 fastest-growing companies in the Columbia area featured on Inc. 5000’s list.
Hotel Trundle, a locally loved adaptive reuse project in Columbia, ranks No. 6 on USA Today’s Best Boutique Hotels list.
From cheesesteaks to seasonal plants, here are six new businesses coming soon to the Five Points District.
Columbia is adding over 2,000 new apartment units to meet growing demand and alleviate housing shortages.
Columbia has five hotels with a total occunpancy of 570 rooms in the works to open by fall 2025.
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The building that used to house Henry’s Restaurant & Bar in Cayce is for sale via Trinity Partners.
From revitalized landmarks to leadership in preservation, discover the projects and individuals recognized for their dedication to preserving Columbia’s historical and architectural legacy.
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