Standing amid historic buildings and fronting one of Savannah’s most prominent downtown squares, two brick-encased block buildings at 33 Bull St. will be turned into something the city “can be […]
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PROPERTY MATTERS: ‘Savannah Morning News’ building now devoid of SMN staff, shuttered presses to be dismantled
The newspaper’s name may still grace the building’s entrance, but Savannah Morning News employees recently moved out, and the former owner is now taking steps to remove the last remnants […]
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Kessler’s new mansion, Starland Village update, affordable housing effort continues, and Old Town Trolley planning restaurant, museum
Kessler purchases historic Mills B. Lane mansion Local luxury hotel developer Richard Kessler has added another historic Savannah building to his list of acquisitions, following the development of Plant Riverside, […]
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PROPERTY MATTERS: Nonprofit’s plans for Cuyler-Brownville get go ahead from city
The Galvan Foundation plans to get started early this year with the development of single-family houses on three vacant lots on Lavinia Street, after the Savannah City Council approved the […]
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Property Matters: New southside marina/restaurant, next life for Oglethorpe Speedway, Bull St. Taco expanding, City Market rebranding
Semi-trucks and forklifts are set to replace monster trucks and stock cars at the former Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Pooler. And those planning to base a new liberal arts college […]
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PROPERTY MATTERS: Jinx owner’s plans unveiled for music venue’s new location
I know I’m supposed to be objective, but can’t help but be excited about the planned rebirth of the Jinx. The popular “boozery and music cavern” was where I, and […]
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PROPERTY MATTERS: Savannah movie studio developer sued
Lawsuit alleges Savannah movie studio developer breached contract A local commercial real estate firm is seeking damages in a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed Oct. 25 against StudioSavannah, LLC, the developer of […]
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PROPERTY MATTERS: City attempting to alleviate health clinic’s parking woes, following land swap with developer
The year is 2001. The city wants to build a parking garage just east of downtown Savannah’s Historic District and the income-based health clinic at East Broad and Broughton streets […]
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PROPERTY MATTERS: Savannah Mall buyer, Ghost Pirates launching youth league, A new Jazz club?
The Savannah Mall’s new owner has emerged, following the auction of a majority of the building over the summer. And fans of such e-cigarette flavors as Heisenberg Menthol, Whatamelon and […]
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PROPERTY MATTERS: Savannah Ghost Pirates could bring some life back to city’s shuttered MLK arena
Elvis left the building in 1977. Everyone else followed suit about 45 years later. After almost five decades of concerts, sporting events and dance performances, the Martin Luther King Jr. […]
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PROPERTY MATTERS: A high time for historic renovation, redevelopment
Downtown’s historic Woolworth’s building could be rehabbed, although the future use of the property is in question. Meanwhile, the city’s plan to clear the air about medicinal marijuana regulations took […]
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PROPERTY MATTERS: A home for hearses and harbor for Hutchinson
The adaptive re-use of the old. The development of the new. It’s all right here, with some million dollar muck in the middle. And here I am, more than happy […]