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I'm glad Morris wrote that article - it's definitely wonderful what the DBAP has done in a once-blighted part of Durham. Other mixed use developments like Winston-Salem's which is still building out (it hit a major bump in the road during the worst of the recession) should be touchstones of what Columbia should aim for.
Very true, and of course, the in-state example of Fluor Field in Greenville.
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Also bravo to the young lady who wrote this editorial. A large part of the reason why I didn't return to Columbia after finishing my Masters degree in Raleigh was that I felt that the Triangle was dynamic - local leaders were committed to bettering the area and making it a place where people *wanted* to live while Columbia felt static. Things like the streetscaping projects in Main St and Five Points were window dressing for a city that felt perfectly fine spinning its wheels and letting the rest of the world pass it by. I loved Columbia while I was growing up and was never one of those "As soon as I can, I'm getting out of this place" types - and there were quite a few of those that I went to school with. As a young professional though, I wanted to live in a city where, even if I have to pay a little more in taxes, there's a commitment to constantly do bigger and better things. Columbia just wasn't it and until municipal leaders realize that, no number of slogans and rebrandings, whether it be Famously Hot or A Capital Place to Be, will stop Columbia from losing appeal for its best and brightest.
From my perspective, it seems that Triangle leaders were pretty much forced to improve the state of things and make it a place where people actually wanted to be because people were moving there in droves after RTP became a catalyst for economic growth in the area. The jobs came first, and regional leaders pretty much acted in response to the growth. I think this is how it works for any city/region, and Columbia is no exception. But it's quite understandable for a young professional to prefer the Triangle, with all the knowledge-based jobs and amenities that come along with being a mid-major, rapidly-growing metro area.
The young lady who wrote the editorial is an example of young people who stay and create critical mass and opportunity in their home city and help it to grow organically and help it retain its uniqueness.
BTW, anyone can do it. I got an email from the mayor last night thanking me for my "constant input" and telling me it is "constructive."
Very true, and of course, the in-state example of Fluor Field in Greenville.
From my perspective, it seems that Triangle leaders were pretty much forced to improve the state of things and make it a place where people actually wanted to be because people were moving there in droves after RTP became a catalyst for economic growth in the area. The jobs came first, and regional leaders pretty much acted in response to the growth. I think this is how it works for any city/region, and Columbia is no exception. But it's quite understandable for a young professional to prefer the Triangle, with all the knowledge-based jobs and amenities that come along with being a mid-major, rapidly-growing metro area.
It also helps that RDU has a slew of colleges/universities there to attract young people.. though they had to be forward thinking and come up with creative ways to KEEP them once they graduate from college.. Well Paying Jobs helps along with having other activities for active lifestyles....
This proposed development has made the front page of Yahoo.com: Yahoo!
Nearly 1,000 people commented on the article.. though it appears that most are concerned with Civil War History/Heritage as opposed to the talking about the development....
Nearly 1,000 people commented on the article.. though it appears that most are concerned with Civil War History/Heritage as opposed to the talking about the development....
If only the article provided more information... like how the existing site will be incorporated into the development and how the state used to own the land.
Most people are commenting thinking that it was owned by some greedy family that will bulldoze the whole site. Just click bait for Yahoo! as usual.
Even though I probably won't attend many, if any, games; this is a good thing for Columbia Common and downtown Columbia, in general. There is a lot of investment going on downtown right now.
Honestly those were the longest 5 hours of my life sitting in that City Hall chamber. But I am quite happy that the first part has gone through. And I hope this development spurs other ones across downtown.
Woo hoo! 'Bout time. Was wondering when the next move was going to come on this. One concern though, I hope the deadline construction date doesn't negatively affect the potential this stadium could have. I don't want them to shortchange it just because of time constraints.
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