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Follow on Google News | Construction to Begin Soon on Downtown Columbia Student HousingThe Palmetto Center on 1426 Main Street will soon begin its transformation from a vacant office building to a vibrant student housing center called the “Hub at Columbia” in the heart of downtown for University of South Carolina students.
By: Core Campus Chicago-based company Core Campus (http://www.corecamp.us) “The building is really iconic within the city of Columbia and its prime location and excellent framework for renovation were all motivating factors in our decision to pursue its acquisition,” Construction is anticipated to begin in just a few weeks and the former Palmetto Center would be ready to accept students in the fall of 2014 for “by-the-bed” The Hub at Columbia will include plenty of amenities for students to enjoy, including an amenity deck featuring a swimming pool, grill, hot tub, sand volleyball court, fire pit and an outdoor gaming area. The 11th floor will feature a modern 5,000 sqft fitness center, yoga room, tanning beds, steam room, sauna, business center and game and community rooms. Retail space for casual food and beverage will be available on the first floor. “The school has had solid enrollment growth and we believe that both the City and the University will see increased growth for many years to come,” Modleski said. Mayor Benjamin and the city administration played critical roles in achieving the necessary approvals and agreements concerning the Sumter Street Parking Garage. The garage will be used by the Hub at Columbia residents and it will also support the amenity deck. All parking for the community will be covered and out of the elements. Security is an important factor in a large housing community, and the Hub at Columbia will include electronic key access on the main doors, high resolution video surveillance on all floors and amenity areas, and courtesy officers on patrol to keep students safe. Antunovich and Associated in Chicago, IL, will act as the project architect. Core Campus also currently has projects under construction for occupancy in 2013 at Arizona State University in Tempe and the University of Mississippi in Oxford. In addition to the Hub At Columbia, Core Campus is working on a development at the University of Arizona in Tucson for fall of 2014. About Core Campus: Core Campus is a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals whose vision is to create the best student accommodation at every site we develop in terms of both amenities and management services. Our experience spans nationwide and totals over 8,000 beds managed and developed by our partners to date. End
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