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Aiken council advances Hotel Aiken sale after weeks of market outreach and public debate
Summary
The City of Aiken voted unanimously Sept. 22 to move forward on a first‑reading ordinance authorizing sale of several downtown parcels tied to a Hotel Aiken redevelopment; staff described a national marketing process, an Oliver Group proposal in due diligence, and scheduled developer information sessions.
Aiken City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 22 to advance an ordinance authorizing the sale of multiple downtown parcels tied to redevelopment of Hotel Aiken and adjacent properties.
City staff described a multi‑year effort that included hiring Colliers International to market the assets nationally, outreach at hospitality investment forums, and a request‑for‑proposals process that produced six proposals. "We conducted a true national search," consultant Tommy Tapp told the council, and staff said they narrowed proposals through interviews, site tours and follow‑up meetings before entering negotiations with the Oliver…
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