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Columbia has approved the Antique Apartments, a 174-unit complex at Huger and Blossom streets, featuring retail space and an internal parking garage. The design merges classic and modern elements, aligning with the growing demand for urban living spaces. This development underscores the shift in residential landscapes, despite its proximity to student housing projects. The developers aim to enhance community aesthetics, signaling a significant step forward in Columbia’s residential infrastructure.
Columbia has officially approved the construction of a new 174-unit apartment complex, named the Antique Apartments, at the intersection of Huger and Blossom streets. The complex, which will also feature 5,400 square feet of retail space on its ground floor and include an internal parking garage, received backing from the Columbia Design and Development Review Commission on July 17, following earlier approval from the city’s planning commission.
Antique Apartments is strategically located across from Park Place Columbia, a 656-bed student-focused apartment complex, and is in close proximity to another developing student housing project, VERVE Columbia, which will consist of 233 units and is slated for completion in the fall of 2026. Despite its location near these student apartments, the Antique Apartments project is not being marketed specifically as student housing.
The design of Antique Apartments is notable for its incorporation of architectural features from surrounding buildings. Developers have included red brick inspired by the nearby Palmetto Compress building alongside modern gray cladding, creating a visually appealing blend that fits with the area’s aesthetic.
The upcoming development is part of broader trends in urban living, with mixed-use apartment buildings gaining traction in bustling intersections. On average, 29,200 vehicles pass along Huger Street daily, while Blossom Street sees approximately 25,500 vehicles each day, indicating strong traffic and a potential customer base for the future retail space.
Before construction can commence, PMC Property Group, the developer behind Antique Apartments, must seek approval for permit drawings. They have been involved with the project in collaboration with the Mill District Alliance, and community feedback regarding their past projects has been predominantly positive.
City staff have put forth recommendations aimed at enhancing the ground-level experience of the development. Suggestions include adding murals and decorative lighting, which would be executed in collaboration with One Columbia, an entity focused on improving public spaces and community interactions across the city. PMC Property Group has signaled its openness to integrating these enhancements into the project.
Upon completion of both Antique Apartments and VERVE Columbia, three corners of the Huger-Blossom intersection will be transformed with mixed-use apartment developments. This shift not only indicates a change in the residential landscape, but also reflects the city’s growing demand for urban living spaces that blend residential, commercial, and recreational amenities.
As urban environments continue to evolve, developments like the Antique Apartments are becoming essential in addressing both housing needs and local commercial vibrancy. The approval of this project marks a significant step forward in the enhancement of Columbia’s residential infrastructure, potentially paving the way for more mixed-use developments in the future.
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- Post and Courier: Apartments at Huger and Blossom Streets
- Wikipedia: Columbia, South Carolina
- The State: New Apartment Complex Approved
- Google Search: Columbia SC housing developments
- New York Times: Renters in Morningside Heights
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Urbanization
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