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Council reviews concepts to redevelop former I‑277 right‑of‑way; staff suggests RFQ, executive session planned
Summary
City staff and consultants presented redevelopment concepts for about 19 of 31.32 acres the city acquired from DOT, emphasizing greenway integration, mixed‑use development and an RFQ process; council moved to an executive session to discuss negotiations and contracts under cited South Carolina statutes.
City of Columbia planning staff and consultants briefed the council on possible redevelopment of the former I‑277 right‑of‑way at North Main Street and River Drive, describing community engagement, design concepts and next steps in procurement.
Justin Steinman, director of Planning and Development Services, and Cinden Statler, planning administrator, said the city acquired 31.32 acres from the South Carolina Department of Transportation in 2022 and that the current conversation focuses on roughly 19 acres of that property. Staff noted community workshops in May 2025 led by Councilwoman Herbert drew nearly 100 participants and produced three concept alternatives from Tool Design…
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