News Summary
A shopping center at 62 East Antrim Drive in Greenville is set for significant redevelopment, transitioning to a hub for medical tenants. Previously home to Camelot Cinemas, the property will undergo exterior renovations and attract medical-related businesses to cater to the area’s needs. Current businesses, like a nail salon and hair studio, will remain, while efforts to improve traffic management in the busy area will also take place. This redevelopment is part of a broader effort to enhance the urban landscape in Greenville.
Greenville – A shopping center located at 62 East Antrim Drive is set to undergo a significant redevelopment, transitioning into a hub for medical tenants as part of a series of ongoing projects at the Laurens Road-Pleasantburg Drive interchange. This interchange is noted as one of the most heavily trafficked areas within the city.
The property, which previously included Camelot Cinemas, was acquired for approximately $7.95 million by the owners of the Chick-Fil-A on Laurens Road. Brett Swanson, who owns the property and operates the Chick-Fil-A, intends to renovate the building’s exterior and fill any vacant storefronts with new medical-related businesses.
As part of the redevelopment, the project will also include substantial renovations to enhance the overall usability of the center. Plans include resurfacing sections of the parking lot, adding tree islands for shade and aesthetics, and improving entryways and breezeways for better accessibility. Swanson’s strategy includes addressing existing traffic issues at the busy Chick-Fil-A drive-thru by introducing medical tenants, which could help reduce congestion caused by high traffic volumes.
In addition to new medical tenants, several current businesses at the shopping center will remain operational. A nail salon and a hair studio are slated to stay, while Camelot Cinemas has around eight years remaining on its lease. Major tenants like Commonwealth Pain and Spine, which specializes in pain management and back surgery, will occupy a notable space within the redeveloped hub, which was previously a feed and seed store.
This redevelopment is not an isolated project. The city is taking further steps to improve infrastructure in the vicinity. City crews are working on expanding sidewalks along West Antrim Drive to create better connections between the shopping center and surrounding neighborhoods. In addition, a new mixed-use project featuring 400 residential units is expected to commence construction later this year on Airport Road, adding to the growth in the area.
Brett Swanson, who has a history of investing in properties in Greenville, previously renovated The Shoppes at Gower and has been operating the Chick-Fil-A since 2005. His focus on enhancing the East Antrim Drive shopping center reflects a broader trend in Greenville towards diversifying local businesses and improving urban planning, especially in busy commercial areas.
The changes at East Antrim Drive are anticipated to facilitate better access to healthcare services for residents while simultaneously addressing the challenges posed by a bustling commercial environment. As the redevelopment progresses, both business owners and community members are likely to benefit from the enhanced facilities and improved traffic management.
Overall, the transformation of the shopping center at 62 East Antrim Drive signifies a promising development within Greenville, reflecting active efforts to adapt to the growing needs of the community and to enhance the economic landscape of the area.
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