A new retail development is in the works located downtown Central at 105 W Main Street, the former Helping Hands Building, and 100 Church Street, most recently a national bank branch. It is now available for pre-lease with the intent of transforming the corner of Main St. and Church St. into a unique community gathering space.
The two vacant buildings offer over 10,000 SF of combined space and are separated by almost 10,000 SF of greenspace, providing Central the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of surrounding upstate towns with the introduction of a social hub in the heart of downtown. Encouraged by the Town of Central’s livability, desirability, and leadership, local developers and business partners, Mike Babinicz and Dan Ritter envision the space incorporating a variety of culinary food and beverage options with ample outdoor seating and onsite parking perfect for accommodating families of the growing city and surrounding areas. Potential development tenants include retail, restaurants, beer garden, health, event space, and more. McMillan Pazdan Smith, the Greenville based architectural firm responsible for designing wildly successful projects in the Upstate such as Gather GVL, Fr8 Yard, and Yee Haw Brewing, have been engaged to bring this concept to fruition. “We are excited and looking forward to contributing to Central’s success and further contributing to the renaissance of downtown Central. This project will be another good reason to bring your family to downtown’s local community gathering destination”, local developer Mike Babinicz said.
Central native Daniel Sanders, leasing broker at Keller Williams Realtors has begun discussions with several potential tenants and has been amazed by the outpouring of interest in the properties and is excited about the prospect of attracting new businesses that will make downtown Central a destination for residents. “The Town of Central’s Main Street initiatives are bearing fruit”, stated Katherine Brooks, Central Main Street Program Director.
This new retail development is walking distance from Southern Wesleyan University, minutes from Clemson University, and on the Fare Free Catbus Public transportation route connecting Clemson and Seneca to Central. The development will service students and residents alike. Central has attracted new businesses to the area and has grown steadily in the last several years while preserving the charming, small-town feel that is known and loved. Project features a walkable design with high foot traffic and the Future Green Crescent Trail Connection with Main St. @ the Red Caboose. Central has been awarded over $1M in grant funding so far for the Green Crescent Trail connections between SWU to Main Street. The town’s commitment to revitalization initiatives and its focus on economic growth in Central will continue to positively impact the local community, said Katherine Brooks.
Some of Central’s new business growth and revitalization efforts include…. Carolina Juice Bar, Cross Fit Epoch, Central Sweets, Urban Central, Bee’s Knees, AnMed Health Central Family Practice, Tiger Valley Market, Collaboration Station, Revitalized Railroad Museum, Central Roller Mills Renovation Project, and more!
“We have been watching Central’s growth over the years and have confidence in the hard work and successes put forth by the town and its outstanding leadership”, said Mike Babinicz. No formal applications have yet been submitted to the city, but construction on the unnamed development is expected to start in 2024.
For further information, contact the leasing broker, Daniel Sanders, at DanielSanders@kw.com.
See first glimpse of Conceptual Plans……