USC, Guignard Associates LLC, and the City of Columbia have reached an agreement to include the Guignard family land along the east side of the Congaree River in the USC research campus Master Planning Process.
The Guignard property includes about 94 acres of undeveloped riverfront land stretching from Gervais Street to south of Blossom Street, complementing the westward development of the University’s research campus initiative.
“The inclusion of this riverfront property as an integral component of our Innovation District will truly distinguish us from virtually all other university research initiatives,” President Sorensen said. “It represents a singular opportunity for the citizens of this great city, our region, and our state.
“It is certainly fitting that, after being thoughtful stewards of this 94-acre jewel for over 100 years and after supplying the bricks, both figuratively and literally, for much of the growth that has occurred in Columbia and at the University, the Guignard family is once again a catalyst for significant progress in the Riverbanks Region.”
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