Greensboro, North Carolina: Publix Super Markets to construct and open distribution center (houses, purchases)
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High PointThe Triad Area
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Greensboro has a better infrastructure, more centrally located, closer to the airport, and has land.
A feasibility study was most likely conducted, and the chosen area apparently met all or most of the criteria. It seems as though Greensboro is better suited for this project. That's not to say that W-S is not qualified.
A feasibility study was most likely conducted, and the chosen area apparently met all or most of the criteria. It seems as though Greensboro is better suited for this project. That's not to say that W-S is not qualified.
I'm not saying WS isn't qualified. Just like the mega site in Randolph County. It's qualified to handle an auto plant, but other locations are "more" qualified. GBoro appears to be more qualified for these types of projects than WS.
I'm not saying WS isn't qualified. Just like the mega site in Randolph County. It's qualified to handle an auto plant, but other locations are "more" qualified. GBoro appears to be more qualified for these types of projects than WS.
Let's not split hairs. Greensboro being "more qualified" or "better suited"...we're essentially making the same point.
I'm not saying WS isn't qualified. Just like the mega site in Randolph County. It's qualified to handle an auto plant, but other locations are "more" qualified. GBoro appears to be more qualified for these types of projects than WS.
With exception to the east side of Winston-Salem the terrain is an issue so I've been told. That's why you don't see a lot of distribution centers there. Add to the fact that there is a more suitable interstate network in Greensboro along with its proximity to the airport.
More centrally located? Not sure but in Greensboro it would be quicker to hop on the direct hwys to Raleigh and Charlotte just as an example. But idk.
The Greensboro location is strategic as Publix Super Markets opens additional stores in Virginia. When Interstate 73 is constructed in Virginia, access to Roanoke and additional markets will be possible.
Not to have anyone jump on my back about bringing this up but why does it seem 100% of the distribution buildings and jobs go to Greensboro and not consider W/S? W/S has a lot of undeveloped land to use. I always thought every time i read about a new distribution building being built it is always Greensboro. I never hear W/S even in the running.
from article/publix corporate HR.
this is why greensboro a awakening economic powerhouse.
Forsyth County has significantly less large tracts of developable land than Guildord. Not only is it much smaller in land Area, but it’s quasi-foothill terrain makes its land overall less suitable.
Forsyth County has significantly less large tracts of developable land than Guildord. Not only is it much smaller in land Area, but it’s quasi-foothill terrain makes its land overall less suitable.
true, gulford is much more flat, which makes it attractive to developers, it also has an extremely large, well thought out and expansive freeway network, like mentioned above by publix, that was a major draw for them choosing greensboro, and will probably be for any other developer that comes to greensboro/guilford in the near future, city leaders were smart enough to know that the key to growth is infastructure and forward thinking.
true, gulford is much more flat, which makes it attractive to developers, it also has an extremely large, well thought out and expansive freeway network, like mentioned above by publix, that was a major draw for them choosing greensboro, and will probably be for any other developer that comes to greensboro/guilford in the near future, city leaders were smart enough to know that the key to growth is infastructure and forward thinking.
That's why winston is constructing it's beltway.
While Guilford has a lot of land on the eastern side of the county, the challenge in the future will be assembling all the tracts for similar developments. For example, you might see 300 acres of vacant land but they may be owned by multiple owners.
The distribution center industry isn’t a top priority for W-S. According to city leaders they’re focused on fin tech, advanced manufacturing, and the technology type jobs.
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