The BullStreet District

Statement Regarding Babcock Building Fire

September 12, 2020 By Robert Hughes, President of Hughes Development Corporation, Master Developer It is impossible to properly express our deep emotions as Columbia firefighters continue to battle the fire …

New openings signal growth at BullStreet as district faces pandemic challenge

The State Newspaper covered how the BullStreet District has progressed over the last few months, showcasing the recent and future development within the district: “Two …

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Expands to S.C. in the BullStreet District

Wilmington, DE – (March 5, 2020) – Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (Iron Hill) announced today they have recently signed a lease in the BullStreet District in downtown Columbia, …

Iconic Babcock Building at BullStreet given to private developer

The State has the inside scoop on the new owner of the Babcock Building — Clachan Properties. The Babcock Building at BullStreet has been given to …

BullStreet District’s Babcock Building Moves One Step Closer to Renovation

Historic renovation specialist Clachan Properties assumes ownership January 17, 2020 (Columbia, S.C.) – The BullStreet District’s storied Babcock Building, one of downtown Columbia, South Carolina’s most iconic buildings, has a new …

BullStreet District’s Burgeoning Tech Sector Adds Another Innovator

December 4, 2019 (Columbia, S.C.) – The BullStreet District’s vibrant technology sector — fueled by gigabit internet from Segra— is welcoming one of the state’s most successful leaders in user experience (UX) …

Starbucks Announced for the BullStreet District

A third national business is headed to Columbia’s newest downtown destination November 1, 2019 (Columbia, S.C.) – If you drive by the massive, 181-acre BullStreet District — known as the …

Another national retailer coming to BullStreet

The State has the exclusive on the new international retailer coming to the BullStreet District: “Starbucks is coming to BullStreet. The Seattle-based national coffee chain will build a freestanding …

Historic BullStreet building to become apartments. Here’s when renovations will start

The State published a story about the new renovations coming to the Babcock Building. “Renovation of the massive Babcock Building in the BullStreet District into 208 apartments …

Apartments in former SC BullStreet mental hospital could be ready for residents in 2 years

Post and Courier shared the news about the historic Babcock Building’s new renovations: “COLUMBIA — After years of wrestling with the historic building’s special challenges, developers soon will begin work …

BullStreet: Preserving the past, embracing the future

Columbia Regional Business Report covered the transformation of the BullStreet District: “The transformation of the historic South Carolina state hospital on Bull Street is a blend of century-old buildings …

How Columbia’s BullStreet project is bringing creek above ground without added flooding

Post and Courier covered the restoration and daylighting of the Smith Branch Creek and released an in-depth piece on the district's impact ...

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