Friday, October 31, 2014

New Walmart coming near Furman University

There are finally buildings coming out the ground at the intersection of Duncan Chapel and Old Buncombe Rd, just behind the Publix Market at University Square.  The main attraction will be a Walmart Neighborhood Market, which is smaller than the full size model, and is expected to be running in early 2015.  Greenville Health System is also building  a new Children's Clinic at the location and hope to be finished by the middle of November in time for the winter sick season.  You can also look for another restaurant and more retails space.  This location marks a major development along the corridor between Travelers Rest and the Cherrydale area of Greenville.  The area has been gaining attention from the Swamp Rabbit Trail that offer a biking and walking path between those areas. 

Bass Pro Shops Purchases 75 acres on I-85

Just when I thought the Bass Pro Shops deal was fading, I see that Bass Pro Shops closed on 75 acres at I-85 and Hwy 101 yesterday.  That is really going to alter the landscape for development in the "Golden Box" which runs along the Greenville and Spartanburg County line. The location is just across Hwy 101 from the BMW plant, which employs several thousand in the area.  And Greer is not expected to annex the complex, which has been their on their agenda for several years.  Time frame for completion is 2016 and Bass Pro Shops will be the anchor for a hotel, restaurants, and other retail outlets.