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Old 02-21-2018, 06:21 PM
 
Location: Savannah GA
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A previously approved project located at 215 West Broughton Street recently had some design alterations approved.
THE ARGENTINIS BUILDING
The Argentinis Building-Savannah by brandon walker, on Flickr
This 6-story mixed-use building is being proposed for a site in Downtown Savannah located at 215 W Broughton Street
Wondered what was up with this project. The lot was cleared several months ago and prepped for construction but then nothing happened.
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Old 02-22-2018, 06:09 AM
 
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I was wondering the same thing too. I had totally forgotten about that project. I'm glad to see it is still alive.
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Old 02-22-2018, 05:47 PM
 
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Update on the new Westside Arena
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It’s full steam ahead for construction on the new multi million dollar arena project. Parts of Savannah’s Westside, the Carver Village Community, will soon be transformed.

City leaders have hired a consultant who will help them manage the project. People along West Gwinnett Street and Stiles Avenue will soon see that roadway close while crews work to raise Gwinnett Street to help with flooding issues.
Savannah’s Westside will soon see transformation with new arena | WSAV-TV
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Old 02-27-2018, 05:12 PM
 
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The Starland Village project passed its first hurdle....
Starland Village-Savannah by brandon walker, on Flickr

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Developers of what would be called Starland Village in Savannah’s Thomas Square neighborhood made their case and got the approval of the Metropolitan Planning Commission.

This isn't the first time this came up for a vote in the MPC. It also did last week and was continued after a deadlock vote - 4 to 4. That was largely due to a proposal to create a whole new zoning district just to accommodate the developer of Starland Village. That new zoning district would’ve been called a Traditional Commercial-Mixed Use Development, or TC-3, and could’ve been applied in at least nine other areas of Savannah. MPC staff instead suggested working within current zoning guidelines and adding text amendments. That’s exactly what the developer, the Foram Group, did - but it seemed to fall short of changes those living in the surrounding neighborhood wanted to see.

“All the applicant has done is put lipstick on a pig. That is, that they have just shoved what they were going to put in the TC-3 zone into the CIV, and trying to extend it out into the adjacent and related properties," said Julia Sullivan, who spoke on behalf of some residents.

All told, the development encompasses five parcels and the developer is proposing putting in a city lift, semi-automated garage to the rear of the old Epworth Church - a first of its kind in the city.
$40 million Savannah Starland District project passes first hurd - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports

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Old 02-28-2018, 03:42 PM
 
Location: Savannah GA
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Brilliant! This should be the model for all future in-fill redevelopment projects!
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Old 02-28-2018, 04:42 PM
 
Location: St Simons Island, GA
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Brilliant! This should be the model for all future in-fill redevelopment projects!
Agreed. Fabulous!
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Old 02-28-2018, 06:36 PM
 
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Agreed. Fabulous!
Agreed, great job!
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Old 03-01-2018, 03:25 PM
 
Location: Savannah, GA
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I noticed they said they haven't found a specific site within that area, but they have a general idea of the spot. Yet they expect to be finished with this huge project in only 3 years? Including raising Gwinnett Street? Wow, how ambitious. I'll believe it when I see it!
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Old 03-01-2018, 04:30 PM
 
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I noticed they said they haven't found a specific site within that area, but they have a general idea of the spot. Yet they expect to be finished with this huge project in only 3 years? Including raising Gwinnett Street? Wow, how ambitious. I'll believe it when I see it!
They will never make, don't they have to get an environmental impact study done? The average for those is around 3 years, & this is a large commercial project so it will get scrutinized due to the rain water runoff & soil.
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Old 03-03-2018, 10:02 AM
 
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Are there any plans to redevelop the Levy Jewelers building on Broughton St? It’s really ugly and detracts from an otherwise beautiful street?
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