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3️⃣ developments you should know about

Stay in the know: Three large development projects coming to the Midlands
Williams Street Extension
Mayor Rickenmann announcing phase one of the Williams Street Extension project. | Photo via City of Columbia
Several large development projects were announced around Columbia this week, and updates were given. Here’s a quick overview + roundup of three of them.

Platt Springs Crossing

A 57-acre, $65 million mixed-use development that a 51,000 sqft Lowes Foods will anchor is coming to the Red Bank area. Locals can expect to see a mix of retail storefronts, food services, medical facilities, and residential developments. Construction for the overall project is 60% complete.

Confirmed tenants:
  • Chipotle
  • Heartland Dental
  • Well Street Urgent Care
  • Planet Fitness
  • Whataburger
  • Firestone
  • Tidal Wave Car Wash
  • Panda Express
  • Big Blue Marble Academy
  • A regional bank
Next month, builders will also begin construction on 142 townhouses, with units expected to be delivered in Q3 2025.

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Williams Street Extension project is intended to pave the way for true riverfront development. | Rendering via the City of Columbia

Williams Street Extension Project

The City of Columbia held a press conference announcing phase one of the Williams Street Expansion — a $20.6 million project funded by the State of South Carolina + the Richland County Transportation Penny program — that will expand riverfront access along the Congaree River.

Phase one includes:
  • ~4,700 ft of new + improved roadway
  • ~4,700 ft of new sidewalks
  • Three electric car charging stations
  • Two bike share stations
Project design is currently underway with 30% of the plans complete. City Council approved a $2.8 million contract with Hussey, Gay, Bell, and DeYoung, with construction slated to begin in spring 2025.

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Gateway 737 will be less than 5 minutes from the Vista + less than a 10-minute drive from the Five Points area. | Rendering via Holder Properties

Gateway 737

Developer Holder Properties, in collaboration with the University of South Carolina Foundations (USCF), is developing Gateway 737 — a 940-bed student housing + mixed-use development. Leasing begins next month, with move-ins expected in August 2025.

The new student development will be located on the corner of Gadsden, Greene, and Devine Streets, right next to Colonial Life Arena, and will feature:
  • Studio, two-, three-, and four-bedroom floorplan units set to be fully furnished
  • 12,500 sqft ground floor for retail
  • Meetings + event spaces
  • Dedicated parking
  • Rooftop lounge
  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • Resort-style pool
  • Tech lounge + game room.
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Events
Thursday, Aug. 22
  • Meeting Street Artisan Market - Summer Series | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 4-8 p.m. | Interactive Art Park | Price of purchase | With plenty of free parking, mingle with the makers who are as unique as their creations + explore the River District.
  • Koger Center 35th Birthday Party | Thursday, Aug. 22, Sunday, Aug. 25 | 5-8 p.m. | University of South Carolina | Free | Join The Koger Center for birthday cake, free drinks, live entertainment, behind-the-scenes experiences, and more.
  • Reading, Discussion + Signing | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | All Good Books | Free | All Good Books is hosting a local launch of Chris Koslowski’s debut novel, “Kayfabe.”
  • Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 9-10:15 p.m. | Junction 800 | $33.79 | Discover the music of Coldplay on Strings at Junction 800 under the gentle glow of candlelight.
  • Columbia Fireflies vs. Fredricksburg Nationals | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park | $6-$18 | It’s The Office Night: Head over to Segra Park to celebrate one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, with games, videos, and more.*
Friday, Aug. 23
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Wellness

Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Terra
The crispy airline chicken breast at Terra.
Terra’s Crispy Airline Chicken Breast features Pink Eye Pea Hoppin’ John, Carolina Gold Rice, roasted cherry tomatoes, and bourbon jus. | Photo by City Social
Award-winning neighborhood bistro Terra — whose name stems from the Latin word meaning “earth” or “land” — has been highlighting local produce since 2006. Chef Mike Davis sources ingredients from area farmers to prepare fresh and regionally-inspired dishes. Many of which are healthy, too.

For this round of Doctors’ Orders, we’re dining with Dr. David Lee of Lexington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

“For bone and muscle health, it’s important to include plenty of calcium and protein in your diet,” Dr. Lee said. “For a night out at Terra, I would start with the Green Salad — it’s loaded with important vitamins and anti-oxidants that are good for your overall health, and the goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium for bone health.”

“For my main course, I would choose the Crispy Airline Chicken Breast. Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein for healthy muscles, and it’s heart-friendly.”
Another superfood for strength
News Notes
Development
  • Chapin High School’s $8.5 million stadium renovations are complete. The overhaul included new seating, the development of a five-story building that houses a pressbox and will be used for non-athletic purposes for the school, and more. (Cola Daily)
Open
  • Que! Bueno Neveria and Snack Bar — a new ice cream + snack shop — is open in West Columbia where Love-A-Cup Bakery used to be. This family-owned business has two other Mexican restaurants located in Lexington and on Broad River Road. (The State)
Arts
  • The City of Columbia announced a 15-ft by 10-ft urban canvas art tapestry to hang on the south facing wall of Todd & Moore Sporting Goods. The tapestry will feature images and artistic expressions by 10 local artists and is a part of the Columbia Streams Art program.
Soda Citizen
  • Suzanne Brooks will be Historic Columbia’s new Executive Director beginning Monday, Sept. 30. Brooks has experience in historic preservation, fundraising, community engagement, nonprofit development, and various leadership roles. Meet Brooks + read more about her background.
Sports
  • Parker White — former USC football kicker — is now a special teams football coach for Ridge View High School. He left the Gamecocks as the team’s all-time lead scorer. (The State)
Listen
  • LaNorris Sellers was officially named QB1. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the South Carolina Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Health
  • Did you hear that? Most hearing aids have one processor. These bad boys have two. They process speech and noise separately, so speech gets clearer and crisper. No wonder 385,000+ customers love them.*
    Eat
    • This kitchen staple is a nutritional powerhouse, brimming with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants — it’s also Lexington Medical Center’s Superfood of the Month. Can you guess what it is? See if you’re right.*
    Trending
    • Looking to dine out this weekend? According to OpenTable, top-loved restaurants this month include Boku Kitchen & Saloon.*
     
    Festival

    🎶 Get ready to jam

    Jam Room Music Festival returns to Columbia this October
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    Scenes from Jam Room Music Festival in 2022 | | Perry McLeod
    The Jam Room Music Festival returns to downtown Cola on Saturday, Oct. 26. In its 11th year, it will feature live music performances on two stages in the Main Street District from 12 to 10 p.m.

    In addition to music you can jam out to, the weekend festival will include activities hosted by other local arts organizations, food vendors, and beverages provided by WeCo Bottle and Beer Garden. Bonus: Leading up to the festival, several partner events will take place around town.

    This year’s lineup highlights Southeast + national talent and will be headlined by Real Estate — a Brooklyn-based band that recently returned from a European tour. Fun fact: Their latest album was produced by GRAMMY-winning producer and songwriter Daniel Tashian. Meet the rest of the lineup.

    Local love

    Meet three artists, hailing from Cola that will perform at this year’s festival.

    PATx | Representing Cola, this local artist just wrapped up a pop-up shop in partnership with the local nonprofit Made with COLA Love.

    Moses and the Wilderness | This Midlands-based musician was ranked in The Post and Courier’s top 20 best SC albums in 2023.

    MIDS | The punk band is made up of members from local bands you may recognize like Dear Blanca, Stagbriar, Ivadell, and numbtongue.
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    Today’s edition by: Sam
    From the editor
    If you can’t wait for the Jam Room Music Festival to listen to these artists or just want to be able to sing along when they come on stage, listen to this playlist created on Spotify that highlights the festival’s talent.
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