Development

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City

Columbia’s hottest redevelopment sites hit the market

Sponsored by a COLAtoday Partner

Development

USC announces the Stadium Project to modernize Williams-Brice

The plans would develop 800 acres near the Congaree River and 17 acres around Colonial Life Arena.

February 7, 2023

David Stringer

Development

Richland Mall Redevelopment deal is official

Take a look into the largest development project in 35+ years coming soon to Forest Acres.

January 5, 2023

Samantha Robertson

Real Estate

2023 predictions for Columbia real estate

Real estate experts explain what Columbia home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices rise in 2023.

December 21, 2022

David Stringer

Development

Columbia, SC’s latest development in the Innovista Master Plan

Phase two is complete as Columbia looks forward to phase three.

December 8, 2022

Samantha Robertson

Development

Developments coming soon to West Columbia, SC

West Columbia has been busy and it’s only getting busier with a new $60 million development coming soon.

December 6, 2022

Samantha Robertson

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COMET unveils its first zero-emission buses

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35+ volunteer opportunities in and around Columbia

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