|
browse the archive News Events FYI-Calendar
The significant growth in Aiken County in recent years is being felt on its roads, especially in its two largest cities, Aiken and North Augusta.
Published in the
August Chronicle
11-29-06
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has abandoned its plans to build a Sam's Club warehouse store near the intersection of Whiskey and Powderhouse roads, but officials said they haven't given up on an Aiken location.
Published in the
Aiken Standard
Georgetown planners are considering new rules to improve the appearance of major roads leading into the historic city.
Posted with permission from
The Sun News
10-20-06
Members of the SRS Operations Recreations Association were notified late Thursday that an agreement in principle has been reached to sell to 210-acre recreation site.
Published in the
Aiken Standard
10-11-06
Intense discussion of a proposed traffic impact fee during the City of Aiken Planning Commission's work session Tuesday left more questions than answers, but one thing was determined.
Published in the
Aiken Standard
09-13-06
Plans for a proposed new residential development in the Six Points area are now in doubt after the Aiken Planning Commission rejected the second compromise offered by the Florida-based developers.
Published in the
Aiken Standard
08-03-06
Officials from the City of Aiken and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. met earlier this week to discuss possible alternative sites for a controversial Sam's Club warehouse store planned for Whiskey Road.
Published in the
Aiken Standard
07-13-06
"This site on Whiskey Road is the possible location for Sam's Club."
Officials at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. don't expect to further change the concept plan for a new Sam's Club warehouse store rejected Tuesday night by the City of Aiken's Planning Commission. They are going to take their chances with City Council.
Published in the
Aiken Standard
07-12-16
With a huge crowd prepared to pounce against the proposed Sam's Club on Whiskey Road, architect Jamillah Muhammed tries to explain design changes made to meet the City of Aiken's guidelines.
Published in the
Aiken Standard
06-27-06
The official definition of "downtown Aiken" could be broader soon, thanks to blessings received Monday night from the Aiken City Council.
Published in the
Aiken Standard
05-07-06
Taxpayers will get their first look at the city's proposed $43.1 million budget for 2006-07 at tonight's city council meeting.
Published in the
Augusta Chronicle
04-25-06
Over the past 28 years, Realtor Gail Gingrey has prided herself on knowing about every property under development in the area, but even she admits this is an overwhelming task in today's market.
A proposed system of signs and kiosks to direct downtown visitors to points of interest received a warm reception from Aiken City Council. First draft of a plan to build a park at the corner of Richland Avenue and York Street was less well-received.
Published in the
Aiken Standard
04-23-06
Get into your car and drive for a short distance and you are bound to see homes being built almost everywhere in Aiken County.
Developer weighs in on why Aiken has become so popular
Richard Fine believes in taking a long-term view when looking at development.
Over the next 10 years the planning and infrastructure currently going into the ground at Trolley Run Station and Sage Creek will be utilized and 5,000 new homes will be occupied by owners in Aiken and Graniteville.
Published in the
Aiken Standard
03-28-06
Whitney Polo Field, named for William C. Whitney, was first used for polo in 1882, six years after the sport was introduced in the United States. The 32-acre field boasts the longest consecutive period of play in the country.
Published in the
August Chronicle
01-17-06
A new state-of-the-art imaging system just recently implemented by the office of the City Manager has made all 2005 and future City Council minutes available to the public.
From
aiken.net
01-11-06
Plans for an equestrian-themed community at the end of Chukker Creek Road will go to Aiken City Council later this month without a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Published in the
Aiken Standard
Sunday Feb 25th 3-5 pm
|
|
© 2001-2006 Smart Growth Aiken
Skart Designs |