I like the aspect of having some residential open onto the street but definitely wish that there is not at least a small bit of retail space. I also am glad the city did not let them have as much on street parking as they wanted.
I did not live here in the 1970’s, however I have to say that having a car free zone to sit, enjoy a meal, window shop+, bring my visiting family and friends is definitely a good idea. I find that I visit the downtown area more. I especially enjoy the sculpture/ statues and green spaces.
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Any thoughts on this? I don't like that they are trying to get around having multi-use buildings
https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/local/2025/01/16/hotel-office-apartment-development-in-spartanburg-clears-review-step/77727661007/
I like the aspect of having some residential open onto the street but definitely wish that there is not at least a small bit of retail space. I also am glad the city did not let them have as much on street parking as they wanted.
I did not live here in the 1970’s, however I have to say that having a car free zone to sit, enjoy a meal, window shop+, bring my visiting family and friends is definitely a good idea. I find that I visit the downtown area more. I especially enjoy the sculpture/ statues and green spaces.
Just a side note, I’d like to donate, but am on a strict budget. Is there any possibility you could add a one time donation button to your subscription? I value your contribution, just unable to commit to even a $5 /month subscription at this time
Thank you for the comments and support! I am working through how to enable monetization and plan on creating some form of "tipping" system that is not a subscription in early January to coincide with one year of this blog! Never any pressure to contribute though.