Area Development and Construction (Savannah, Martinez: appointed, leases, countertops)

[amlovingit]

Originally Posted by Airforceguy

More hotels could be coming to the city. I'm glad to see that Augusta's economic growth in attracting more hotels to the region....

Augusta's growth prompting hotel developer to consider more construction | The Augusta Chronicle

I hope they build more hotel downtown.

[Airforceguy]

The Augusta Planning Commission wants new development, like Bailey Place, to be safe and promote healthy lifestyles.

"This is going to attract new developments, this is a very positive step in the community," said Jones.

If zoning changes pass in the commission, every new development, including homes and businesses will have to include outdoor lighting. These changes are to make people feel safe. Right now, there is aren't any requirements for street lights.

"Anytime that you have lighting, lighting within itself means safety so that's going to be a very positive impact," Jones said.

Parking requirements may change too, for everywhere but downtown. Right now development have to have space for 2 vehicles per unit., but it could change to two and a half. So if an apartment complex wants to build 75 unites they will need nearly 190 spots, about 40 more than what they would need now.

"The status right now is showing that there is a beginning," Jones said.

The Augusta Planning Commission also wants Augusta to return to its garden city roots. The new rules require at least 10 percent of residential developed land be set aside for outdoor activities, like walking trails, playgrounds, and sports facilities.

"We are going to be attracting a lot of people in this area, again with what is taking place," Jones said.

So far, the planning director says they haven't gotten any negative feedback about the changes.

Possible Augusta zoning changes will impact future development

[Airforceguy]

An apartment complex is being proposed for Alexander Dr.
Planning & Zoning - Project Search Details

[amlovingit]

Do anyone know what they are building behind Walgreen on tobacco rd

[PJA]

Originally Posted by amlovingit

Do anyone know what they are building behind Walgreen on tobacco rd

Hardees

[amlovingit]

Originally Posted by PJA

Hardees

Thanks

[amlovingit]

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

Bridgestone is starting their recruiting process.

[GRU_Minion]

Haven't seen anyone mention it yet, but Aldi opened in North Augusta on Thursday for their third location in the area. Aldi opens in North Augusta | The Augusta Chronicle

[Airforceguy]

More apartments and townhomes coming to Riverwatch Parkway extension....

Her old-school neighborhood remained relatively the same, so she stuck around.

"Because you know everybody and you kind of know everybody else when they're not supposed to be here...which is good," said Poss.

But just down the street, Old Evans and Old Petersburg Roads are evolving. With construction equipment flanking the roadway, it's hard to ignore the growth and the trends.

"You just wonder - what's going to happen tomorrow?" said Poss.

Planning Commission gave a thumbs up to "The Landings" concept plan along the growing road, for almost 120 townhomes, and 50 apartments on two parcels of land, adding up to around 20 acres.

Wedged in the middle of all the current construction, neighbors like Poss wonder if that will work.

"You know, you never know. Progress is good, but I don't like a lot of change...does that make sense?" she said.

Luckily for her, and other long time Columbia County neighbors, the county's thinking the same way.

About five years ago, the Commission put a cap on the number of townhome and apartment rezonings per year - to only 60 townhomes and 50 apartments. However, from the Vision 2035 plans came a goal: to come up with specific guidelines for future multifamily developments. Planners say they should have those within a year.

"I want it to be a town, not a metropolis city," Poss said.

Townhomes, apartments slated for growing Columbia County corridor

[nortonguy]

Originally Posted by Airforceguy

More apartments and townhomes coming to Riverwatch Parkway extension....

Townhomes, apartments slated for growing Columbia County corridor

Old Petersburg is the riverwatch extension in CC