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Downtown Redevelopment Corporation

The Projects

 

             The Downtown Redevelopment Corporation is enthusiastically leading an aggressive implementation schedule.  Here are a few of the Pavilion Area Master Plan accomplishments to date....  

Capital Improvements Projects:

  • Nance Plaza
  • A.O. Beachum Park
  • Mr. Joe White Avenue Utility and Streetscape Improvements
  • Justin W. Plyler Boardwalk/Park
  • Ocean Boulevard Utility and Streetscape Infrastructure, 9th Ave. N. to 16th Ave. N.
  • Remove Pipes from Beach – Upland Stormwater Collection System Begun
  • Storefront Loan Program
  • Kings Highway/Main Street Median Landscaping
  • Withers Drive Paved for Parking

Physical Improvements, Completed or Underway:

  • Downtown Design Guidelines Adopted
  • Reorganization of Road System
  • Increasing Landscaping and New Parks and Improving Rights-Of-Way
  • Reconstructing Ocean Boulevard
  • Creating Ocean Front Park
  • Reconstructing 11th Avenue N.
  • Public Natural Boardwalk Along Beach
  • Improving Beach Access and Public Facilities
  • Mitigating Stormwater

Direct and Indirect Private Investments and Improvements, Completed or Underway:

  • Mammy's Kitchen
  • Dagwood's Deli, Bumstead's Pub and Parking Lot
  • Beach Bar & Grill and Nightclub
  • Parrot Bar & Grill Entrance
  • Sam's Deli
  • Aquarius Motel
  • Wacky T's And Wild West Photos and Shirt Shak
  • Holiday Inn Downtown Renovation
  • Beach Bums
  • Oceanwear Storefront
  • New Arcade Awning and Storefront
  • Ripley's Haunted Adventure
  • Freaky Tiki Club
  • Chesterfield Inn Interior Renovation
  • Bayview Resort
  • Sea Star Accommodation Project
  • New Amusement Rides Proposed in 2005
  • Property Owners Combining Parcels and Preparing Redevelopment Plans

Public Actions, Completed or Underway:

  • Adoption of Plan By Task Force
  • Presentation of Plan to Mayor And Council
  • Holding Public Hearing to Adopt Plan
  • After Adoption, Initiating Steps Required to Integrate Plan
  • Drafting Appropriate Text to Amend City Zoning Regulations
  • Forming Downtown Myrtle Beach Organization to Manage Implementation of Plan
  • Initiating Special Area Management Plan With OCRM.
  • Tax Increment Finance District
  • Amusement Tax District
  • Investigating Feasibility of Parking Authority
  • Conducting Complete Utility and Infrastructure Survey

Studies and Legislative Initiatives:

  • Downtown Design Guidelines Adopted
  • Pier Study Presented
  • Highest and Best Use Study Adopted
  • Utility Master Plan Adopted
  • Ocean Boulevard Streetscape Master Plan Adopted
  • Facade Design Workshop Sponsored
  • Ocean Boulevard Storefront Concepts Presented
  • Withers Parking Garage Schematic Design Adopted
  • Policies and Plans for Transit Lanes on Ocean Boulevard
  • Hybrid Parking Leasing Program Implemented
  • Downtown Zoning Overlay Approved
  • Boardwalk and Promenade Master Plan Completed
  • Clearing Oceanfront Strip Restrictions Authorized
  • Downtown TIF and Business License Increment District Concepts Submitted
  • Downtown Stormwater District Concept
  • $1,830,000 In Federal Stormwater Grants Awarded to City

     The implementation section of the Pavilion Area Master Plan outlines a number of public actions required to manage redevelopment in this area and to create economic resources.  Key components are public-private partnerships to insure orderly and successful implementation of the Pavilion Area Master Plan.  The Downtown Redevelopment Corporation is the organization charged with that task.  Myrtle Beach is in the midst of a dramatic change....  GO DOWNTOWN!


P.O. Drawer 2468
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
Phone:  (843) 918-1000
Fax:  (843) 918-1028

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