Which city in SC will boom next? (Columbia, Charleston: transplants, real estate market)

[Akhenaton06]

Originally Posted by adavi215

I see Upstate and Columbia as the two best candidates for boomtown status with Charleston a strong contender but its "boomness" depends on leadership.

I'd actually put Charleston first since it's been experiencing the fastest growth among the three in recent years (and before someone gets all in a tizzy, "fastest growth" here refers to rate of growth), but the growth rate for the past 10 years for all three have been above average. All of them do indeed have the potential, but the state has its foot on the neck of the major metro areas. One pertinent example here is the state's archaic annexation laws.

[adavi215]

Do any other cities, besides Columbia and Greenville actually have a skyline? I always wonder that about Charleston. I know it's a stupid reason, but that's why I put Upstate and Columbia above Charleston. Stupid, I know.

[Buckeye in SC]

Originally Posted by adavi215

Do any other cities, besides Columbia and Greenville actually have a skyline? I always wonder that about Charleston. I know it's a stupid reason, but that's why I put Upstate and Columbia above Charleston. Stupid, I know.

Charleston doesn't have much of a skyline, guess the new Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River is about as close as the city gets to having a skyline. I'm pretty sure it's due to strict building restrictions that won't allow it as they feel it would take away from the 'historical charm'. Honestly, I don't have a problem w/it though b/c I think it adds to the uniqueness & charm of the city; just wonder how long they will be able to prevent that from happening as time passes.

[Akhenaton06]

Originally Posted by adavi215

Do any other cities, besides Columbia and Greenville actually have a skyline?

How could you miss the city in SC that actually has the most highrises--Myrtle Beach? I know it doesn't have a traditional skyline, but it certainly has one.

Spartanburg doesn't have a large skyline, but it's got one:

[Akhenaton06]

Originally Posted by Buckeye in SC

Charleston doesn't have much of a skyline, guess the new Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River is about as close as the city gets to having a skyline. I'm pretty sure it's due to strict building restrictions that won't allow it as they feel it would take away from the 'historical charm'. Honestly, I don't have a problem w/it though b/c I think it adds to the uniqueness & charm of the city; just wonder how long they will be able to prevent that from happening as time passes.

I believe the city actually a passed city-wide height restriction ordinance a few years back, which all but guarantees that North Charleston will one day sprout the definitive skyline for the region.

[motonenterprises]

Originally Posted by Akhenaton06

I'd actually put Charleston first since it's been experiencing the fastest growth among the three in recent years (and before someone gets all in a tizzy, "fastest growth" here refers to rate of growth), but the growth rate for the past 10 years for all three have been above average. All of them do indeed have the potential, but the state has its foot on the neck of the major metro areas. One pertinent example here is the state's archaic annexation laws.

I agree with this. Our cities are limited by state government. If Greenville could annex it already would've by now. We have to get some progressive leadership in our state.

[adavi215]

Originally Posted by Akhenaton06

How could you miss the city in SC that actually has the most highrises--Myrtle Beach? I know it doesn't have a traditional skyline, but it certainly has one.

Spartanburg doesn't have a large skyline, but it's got one:

I was sticking to the traditional sense. I know it has many hotels and stuff, but it is not like Columbia or Greenville in the traditional city center sense.

[Buckeye in SC]

Originally Posted by motonenterprises

I agree with this. Our cities are limited by state government. If Greenville could annex it already would've by now. We have to get some progressive leadership in our state.

Not sure how Greenville handles their water, but I've read a few stories how Columbia's starting to use their water service to their advantage in annexing areas, in particular new developments. Mainly, if they want the city water, they have to agree to be incorporated.

[fammaf]

Originally Posted by TootsieWootsie

Which great city in the South Carolina area do you think will boom next? Please consider that SC will draw alot of retirees there in the coming 20 years due to the baby boomer (and SC great tax benefits for them), but, also, consider what businesses will be draw there, too. Where will the next industries build in SC?
So, which city do you think is the next boom city in SC? And WHY?

1. Charleston
2. Columbia
3. Greenville/Spartanburg
4. Hilton Head/Beaumont/Bellfort
5. Myrtle Beach/Conway
6. Aiken
7. York/Lancaster

Augusta/Aiken has more going on than Greenville/Spartanburg and Columbia/Lexington.

Augusta downtown's and infrastructure(roads-interstates) have construction all over.

[g-man430]

Fammaf. I guarantee you Augusta does not have more things going for it than Greenville or Columbia. So, I see Augusta is finally getting their roads widened. The upstate and midlands got theirs widened years ago.