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Planning commission approves 314-unit Gregg Street apartments site plan; public raises concerns about market saturation
Summary
The City of Columbia Planning Commission voted to approve a major site plan for a three‑building, 314‑unit multifamily development on Gregg and Barnwell streets, conditioning approval on staff comments. A nearby resident warned commissioners about an ongoing pipeline of student-oriented housing and questioned demand for additional units.
The City of Columbia Planning Commission approved a major site plan application for a three‑building multifamily development and associated six‑story parking garage in the 1200 blocks of Gregg and Barnwell streets at its September meeting. The approval was made by voice vote and was conditioned on resolving all staff comments.
The project, described in the application as Gregg Street Apartments, would contain 314 apartments, surface parking and a six‑story parking garage with long‑term and short‑term bicycle parking. Chandler Culberson, speaking for the applicant, said he…
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