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April 23 2024
New Realm Brewing Co., along with Greenville architecture + design firm McMillan Pazdan Smith, proposed plans for New Realm’s occupation of the Old Cigar Warehouse at a public hearing last Thurs., Nov. 11. Didn’t make it to the meeting? Here’s the gist:
The brewing company has requested to use the space as an indoor and outdoor entertainment facility. Here’s what it could feature:
McMillan Pazdan Smith's proposed layout | Screenshot from City of Greenville Planning Staff Report
Indoor
- Kitchen facilities + seating
- Brewery operations
- A canopy over the patio
- An indoor/outdoor bar (currently tentative)
Outdoor
- An open lawn and firepit in the center surrounded by seating
- A stage
- An outdoor kitchen + restrooms
- A flexible event space on 401 Rhett (adjacent to the property)
With these proposed uses of the property came concerns from not only local residents, but also the planning staff of the Board of Zoning Appeals, who recommended denial of a Special Exception Permit for the property. Concerns include noise (especially from the outdoor stage) and lack of parking.
What does this mean for the future of the project?
To be considered for approval, New Realm Brewing Co. + the design team at McMillan Pazdan Smith will need to offer a parking option (like valet service) and possibly consider a different location for the stage.
The proposal will be reviewed again by the Board of Zoning Appeals before going before the city’s Design Review Board.
What's in the realm of possibilities for this new development? Invite your friends + family to weigh in.
Today
- Adidas Reebok Employee Store Holiday Open House | Fri., Nov. 19-Sun., Nov. 28 | Hours Vary | adidas Reebok Employee Store, 10 Quest Ln. | Price of Purchase | Get started on holiday shopping with employee-only prices and 50% off. Ⓟ
- Retro Toy Convention | Fri., Nov. 19-Sun., Nov. 21 | Times vary | Embassy Suites Golf Resort and Conference Center, 670 Verdae Blvd. | $10+ | Have a blast from the past with retro toys from around the country, cosplay, and celebrity guests. 🚂
- Swamp Rabbit Live @ Craft & Barrel | Fri., Nov. 19 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Craft & Barrel, 23 Rushmore Dr. | Free entry | Indulge in a southern inspired menu + hand-crafted whiskey and bourbon cocktails while listening to The Swamp Rabbit Blues Band. 🐇
Saturday
- Mats and Mimosas | Sat., Nov. 20 | 10 a.m. | Relax the Back, 1129 Woodruff Rd. | Free | Grab your mat + start your day with pilates followed by some snacks and sips.
- Brantley Gilbert Worst Country Tour of All Time | Sat., Nov. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $37.25+ | Catch the country star’s rescheduled “Worst Country Tour of All Time” with special guest Tyler Braden. 🎸
Sunday
- Camperdown Plaza 2021 Holiday Market | Sun., Nov. 21 | 12:30-5:30 p.m. | 315 S. Main St. | Free | Kick off the holiday season by shopping goodies from 30 local vendors, plus enjoying live music, yummy bites + delicious beverages of the adult variety. 🛍️ Ⓟ
- Carolina Regional Poetry Slam | Sun., Nov. 21 | 7:30-9 p.m. | The Radio Room | $15 | Artist Moody Black hosts spoken word acts from across the Upstate and surrounding area.
North Carolina Baroque Chamber Orchestra Quartet | Sun., Nov. 21 | 4 p.m. | Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1601 North Pleasantburg Dr. | $5+ | Enjoy the talents of the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra. 🎻
- Life Raft Treats Pop Up | Sun., Nov. 21 | 2-5 p.m. | The Community Tap | Prices vary | Look for the mint green food truck to try Life Raft Treats’ fried chicken shaped waffle ice cream or order ahead on their website. 🍦
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One of those in-pool lounge chairs is calling your name | Photo by the GVLtoday team
Looking for a place to live that’s packed with amenities and is in close proximity to a breakfast sandwich at Swamp Rabbit Cafe or glass of mead at Hampton Station’s Wandering Bard Meadery?
If yes, Riverside Apartments is the place for you. Read more about our tour of the property, how you can try this yourself, and even get an exclusive gift afterwards.
What we tried (with pricing):
A tour is completely free, so we took advantage of peeping *all* of the study nooks + coffee crannies. The model unit is a spacious 2BD/2BR, one of 20 different floor plans. Rent starts at $1,345 per month.
Hitting all of the amenities was a must. Although it was a rainy day, the large saltwater pool with endless lounge chairs and outdoor kitchen + ten-seater firepit looked incredibly inviting. Read on to discover our other favorite amenities. Ⓟ
Weather
- 61º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain
Announced
- Apparel company Southern Tide will be moving its current store at 200 N. Main St. to a 2,300-sqft retail space near Deca Apartments in Camperdown Plaza in late March, with plans to open April 1. 🐟 (Greenville News)
- We heard that Sherwin Williams Paint may be moving into the former Greenville Fire Department Station 3 at 2101 Augusta St. The historic station dates back to 1941.
Biz
- BMW Manufacturing plans to build a $100 million logistics center on Freeman Farm Road in Spartanburg County. The almost one million-sqft facility will help support the parts supply to the Greer manufacturing plant and aims to be up and running in mid 2022. (Greenville News)
Number
- $119.5 million. That’s the amount the Cubes at Inland 85 - Building C (a Class A distribution center in Greer by Chicago developer CRG) sold for to property management firm PRP. The 1.4 million-sqft space will be leased to an affiliate of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (Upstate Business Journal)
Eat
- From opening just before the pandemic to serving their sweet treats to event goers, students, and sports fans across the Upstate, the sister-duo behind Houni’s Italian Ice is well on its way to expanding. Read more in the Upstate Business Journal. 🍦
Cause
Health
- Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown hospital unveiled its new 45,000-sqft emergency department earlier this week and will be open on Nov. 30. With the expansion of space + additional beds (an increase from 18 to 42), the hospital aims to significantly decrease wait times. 🏥 (Upstate Business Journal)
Holiday
- Are you serious, Clark? Simpsonville’s Annual Christmas Parade will be rolling through Downtown Simpsonville Sun., Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. This year’s theme: “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." Dress as your favorite character and get in the holiday spirit. 🎄Ⓟ
Tech
- Next time you’re at GSP, be sure to check out the autonomous + electric passenger vehicle prototype designed by students of Clemson University's Deep Orange program with Ford Motor Company, now on display on the first floor. Read more about the program, timeline, and vehicle features here. 🚙 (Greenville Journal)
Real Estate
- Looking for your dream home? You can tour these open houses this weekend with Coldwell Banker Caine. Ⓟ
The Word
- A1c. A simple blood test that tells someone their average blood sugar levels for the past two to three months. Here’s how A1c can help you know your risk for diabetes + how to manage it. Ⓟ
Stat
- 55%. The discount the No. 1 language learning app, Babbel, is offering for a limited time, so subscribers can discover new worlds through language in as little as three weeks. Snag the deal. 🌏 Ⓟ
Correction
- Yesterday we told you about a new sculpture coming to Unity Park. We had originally said that the sculpture was made of wood, but wood you believe it’s actually made of corten steel? Now you know.
You know him as our mayor, but now you can also know him as a hall of famer. Knox White, Mayor of Greenville was inducted into the Greenville County Schools Hall of Fame last night.
He’s no stranger to being in office, serving as Student Body President at Greenville Senior High. And his days on council go beyond the 10 years he served on Greenville City Council, as he served on the student council at Christ Church Episcopal School.
Congratulations, Knox White. 👏
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