Exciting Changes on the Horizon for Downtown Greenville!
Greenville residents, hold onto your hats because big news is on the way! It looks like the old Baby Bi-Lo site at 505 N. Main St. might be getting a fresh face. Yes, you heard it right! An Atlanta-based private equity firm, Acre Management, has plans to demolish the long-empty shopping center and transform the space into 46 brand new townhomes.
What’s Cooking at 505 N. Main St.?
For those who may not be familiar, the former Baby Bi-Lo site has been sitting mostly vacant since that grocery store bit the dust back in 2013. While it’s been a ghost of a place for the last decade, it seems like Acre Management is ready to breathe new life into this three-acre plot. They have big dreams for the area, and this isn’t the first time a proposal has come up. Over the years, several plans have come and gone, but this one is looking like it might just take shape!
You could say that the spotlight is back on the once-bustling site. Acre Management recently submitted a request to rezone the property, which is currently classified as MX-2 and MX-3. These zoning types allow for two or three-story mixed-use buildings. And what does that mean? Well, with the new plans, it looks like residents could soon be calling this area home instead of passing by it on their daily commutes!
Community Input Wanted!
Here’s where it gets really interesting: the community is encouraged to weigh in! There’s a Project Preview Meeting scheduled for November 19, where residents can come together, share thoughts, and learn more about what’s in store. It’s an excellent opportunity for folks in Greenville to voice their opinions and get involved in this development. The feedback from this meeting will be crucial as Acre Management refines its plans.
And that’s not all! If you are wondering when this new townhome project might go official, mark your calendars for January 16, 2025. That’s when the project is tentatively set to appear before the city’s Design Review Board. So, if you want those charming townhomes to become a reality, make sure to stay engaged in the conversation!
Residents Voice Concerns
The Future Looks Bright!
While change can sometimes be daunting, it can also lead to exciting opportunities. The transformation of the former Baby Bi-Lo site into a vibrant neighborhood center filled with new townhomes may well be the kind of upgrade that downtown Greenville needs. So, whether you’re a current resident or thinking of moving to this lovely area, keep your eyes peeled for updates – big things are certainly coming!
So, mark those dates on your calendar and be ready to step into a conversation about the future of your neighborhood. Who knows? You might just be on the ground floor of something truly special!
