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Old 05-01-2014, 08:37 PM
 
Location: Charleston, SC
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They've been trying for years to develop the old Cigar building. Glad to see a renewed interest in it. I just love the old hunk of a building!

Businesses set to re-spark old Cigar Factory with development - Live5News.com | Charleston, SC | News, Weather, Sports
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Old 05-01-2014, 08:42 PM
 
Location: Charleston, SC metro
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Yeah I was excited to read about that yesterday. Can't wait. I honestly don't mind any gentrification up until a few blocks north of 17/26 interchange. Bring it on!
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Old 05-01-2014, 09:19 PM
 
Location: Piedmont NC
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Thanks for posting. I had heard about this development. The only disappointment is that it will not be truly mixed use without some housing. Seems like it would be an ideal location for some very nice condos on the upper floors. Not sure if there's a view to capitalize on?
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Old 05-01-2014, 10:46 PM
 
Location: Charleston, SC
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Thanks for posting. I had heard about this development. The only disappointment is that it will not be truly mixed use without some housing. Seems like it would be an ideal location for some very nice condos on the upper floors. Not sure if there's a view to capitalize on?
They were going to do condos back in 2005/6 before the bottom fell out of the market.
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Old 05-01-2014, 11:09 PM
 
Location: Charleston, SC metro
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The space is still available for that, but no one seems to be interested.
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Old 05-01-2014, 11:10 PM
 
Location: Piedmont NC
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And now they're not going to do any condos, just office & retail space? If true, seems shortsighted. Have you ever heard of the Presidential Towers in Chicago? Amazing views of the city from condos above shops on lower floors, beauty shops, florist, newsstand, boutiques. And of course great places to eat. Used to be right next door to public housing, but I think that was torn down.
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Old 05-01-2014, 11:32 PM
 
Location: Piedmont NC
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Didn't mean to imply it had to be just like PT or anything, just illustrating the concept. Rory we must have posted at the same time. I sure do wish I had money to invest, I would be all over that haha. Seems like a good idea. What's the catch?
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Old 05-02-2014, 04:19 AM
 
Location: Near the water
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Thanks for posting this. We love this old building!
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Old 05-02-2014, 07:49 AM
 
Location: Charleston, SC
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Yeah, I wish it wasn't directly across the street from the Port, that would be a turn-off for me if I owned a condo there, but still it's a beautiful building that needs to be restored and kept around forever.
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Old 05-02-2014, 08:52 AM
 
Location: Charleston, SC metro
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I'd love for the entire first floor to be like Reading Terminal Market. That would be awesome!

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