Myrtle Beach Schedules Upscale Changes
With visitors reaching the millions coming from just the East Coast every summer, Myrtle Beach will have some upscale changes to show them when they return in the future. This so-called urban village will showcase a shopping district including stores, restaurants, and a theatre as well as thousands of upscale homes just a couple of blocks from the ocean on what was previously known as the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.
On Thursday, March 23, 2006, RWO Acquisitions announced their plans for Withers Preserve, which is providing 2,000 upscale residences as well as a new boulevard decorated with live oaks and black post lamps which lead the way through the old base. This new development is offering people the opportunity to be able to leave their cars at home while they walk to the nearby shops and recreation areas.
Many feel that this new housing development merged with the upcoming changes at the site of the old 11-acre Pavilion amusement park will give the area a very “trendy” image.
The Grande Strand boasts a mere 13 million visitors each year, who come to enjoy their 60 miles of beaches stretching from the North Carolina state line on down to Georgetown. The greatest percentage of visitors comes from it’s neighboring state of North Carolina followed by New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia according to the Myrtle Beach chamber of commerce.
This will however, be the last year that the Pavilion with its kiddie rides, carousal and roller coaster stays open. The complex has lost money in its recent years and it is being considered to develop hotels, shops, and other attractions on its site. The plans expect to be released over the next several months.
Brad Dean, the Myrtle Beach chamber of commerce’s president and chief executive was quoted as saying, “With the Pavilion, it’s the end of an era but it will also spark massive redevelopment in downtown Myrtle Beach.” He also said that it will “raise the profile” on Myrtle Beach Condos and residential development.
On Thursday, March 23, 2006, RWO Acquisitions announced their plans for Withers Preserve, which is providing 2,000 upscale residences as well as a new boulevard decorated with live oaks and black post lamps which lead the way through the old base. This new development is offering people the opportunity to be able to leave their cars at home while they walk to the nearby shops and recreation areas.
Many feel that this new housing development merged with the upcoming changes at the site of the old 11-acre Pavilion amusement park will give the area a very “trendy” image.
The Grande Strand boasts a mere 13 million visitors each year, who come to enjoy their 60 miles of beaches stretching from the North Carolina state line on down to Georgetown. The greatest percentage of visitors comes from it’s neighboring state of North Carolina followed by New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia according to the Myrtle Beach chamber of commerce.
This will however, be the last year that the Pavilion with its kiddie rides, carousal and roller coaster stays open. The complex has lost money in its recent years and it is being considered to develop hotels, shops, and other attractions on its site. The plans expect to be released over the next several months.
Brad Dean, the Myrtle Beach chamber of commerce’s president and chief executive was quoted as saying, “With the Pavilion, it’s the end of an era but it will also spark massive redevelopment in downtown Myrtle Beach.” He also said that it will “raise the profile” on Myrtle Beach Condos and residential development.
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