University Ridge Development
Economic Development
Winter Update 2023
The "world class structure" that will serve generations of citizens is nearing completion. The Greenville Journal has details on how this building is the catalyst for $1 billion of future economic growth, and they have exclusive photos from inside the building as the projected Springtime opening approaches.
Greenville Journal
Summer Update 2022
The New County Administration building is already becoming an iconic symbol of pride for our community. This glass and steel catalyst for economic growth continues to draw praise for its beauty, and with such great progress being made we can now give you a look inside.
Also, go on a tour of the facility via the link from our local NBC affiliate.
Photo Gallery
WYFF-TV Tour
Spring Update 2022
The County Administration building remains on schedule with significant visible and internal progress. Installation of electrical, mechanical and plumbing components is next as the project construction is expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year. Complete transition from current County Square site to the new facility is expected by Summer of 2023. Plans for development around the Administration building have been presented by RocaPoint Partners. Please see the GSA Business Report.
Summer Update 2021
Construction remains on a great pace as the steel beams for the County Administration office building are rising. Check out an updated story in the July Greenville Journal and view the time lapse video at any time.
Greenville Journal
Time Lapse Video
Right on Schedule
The pandemic has not slowed down construction of the County Administration building or the rest of the University Ridge Development project. The Upstate Business Journal features the plans for the 37-acre "park-like" project.
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Summer Update 2020
Construction fencing is up and site work has begun on the area that will eventually house the County Administrative Building. Over the next few months, residents will see the groundwork being laid for a walkable environment that will be a vibrant extension to downtown Greenville.
Community Presentation
In 2019, Greenville County and partners held several community meetings that included presentations and question and answer segments. The information presented is available here and includes topics relating to Zoning, Traffic, Process and Timing, and Objectives.
State Offices
Several State of South Carolina government offices that are currently located on University Ridge will be relocated to 350 and 352 Halton Road in Greenville. Greenville County has executed a lease/purchase to provide approximately 240,000 square feet of office space to be used by DHEC, DSS, DHHS, DJJ, Family Court, Probation, Parole and Pardon, and more.
Video
This is the video submitted by RocaPoint that helped secure University Ridge development. The video was created in 2017, and while the general message remains very accurate, there are many details to be determined.
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