Spartanburg

City Council voted to fund a trail segment that PAL has spearheaded along the Lawson’s Fork behind Spartanburg High School. This is an important piece of the system that will help connect trails at Drayton Mills to SPACE’s Cottonwood Trail and the bridge renovation and trails at Glendale Shoals. Link

Is Converse College the “School of Rock”? Link

Also, its president is positioning Converse to be a part of Spartanburg and the Upstate’s economy. Link

The Montgomery Building prepares for its first retail tenant, a coffee shop. Link

Rick McAbee uses his skills to beautify Spartanburg.  Link

500 acres near Southport and Old Canaan roads near Cedar Springs has been purchased with plans for a mixed use community.  Link

The history behind the Mobile Meals house.  Link

F.T. Cantrell Wagon Works history (now Carriage House Wines).  Link

Hub City Empty Bowls came up with a very cleaver way to raise money.  Link

OneSpartanburg — A Vision for a Greater Spartanburg.  Link

Our city now has two specialty meat markets.  One on Union St… Link…and one on Main.  Link

And after more than a century, the Coca-Cola plant shuts down.  Link

Rooker Development plans to build two Class A industrial buildings totaling 559,000 SQ FT near Gibbs International.  Link

 

Greenville

Greenville’s Master plan is 10 years old. They have put out an RFP for a new one. Link

TopGolf is coming to GVL.  Link

The former Memorial Auditorium site has been sold.  Link

Ethnic grocers find a home in GVL.  Link

Saskatoon Lodge opens with new gardens on the 9-acre property. Link

“Every new business is required to install bike parking, even if it’s a big box store on a suburban corridor.” (Amazing Places) Link

 

GSP

Clemson University announced the creation of its Center for Advanced Manufacturing.  Link

More than 1,800 manufacturers, including about 460 foreign companies, currently call the Upstate home.   The Upstate is an Industrial Powerhouse. Link

Playing the long game for economic development (Landing Pads).  Link

BMW prepares for the launch of its new X7 model in late 2018, creating 1,000 jobs during the next five years. Link

A list of restaurants (mostly GVL) slated to open in 2018.  Link

 

SC

50 Things to do in the state before you die (ie Bucket List).  Link

New SC laws go into effect (Manufacturers get a tax break and you can take a larger tax deduction for college tuition).  Link

A new crop is coming to the state.  Link

Flex space in Charleston – Guest Room, Meeting Space, Banquet Area.  Link

Another Aero / Auto supplier sets up shop.  Link

 

The Bigger Picture

NY is cashing in by selling streets, sidewalks to private owners. Link

US Cities invaded by dock-less bike share (also, will electric bike share be the next thing?). Link

Small churches and McDonalds may be helping America hold on.  Link (Paywall)

Can a town ban non-resident cars during commuting hours?  Link