North Augusta 2000

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Revitalization & Quality Growth
Economic Development continues to be a key interest for the community. North Augusta will continue to expand economic development activity while preserving the unique qualities that make the community special. North Augusta will enjoy “a vibrant downtown business area boasting new retail shops and restaurants, a conference center/hotel, and numerous entertainment venues along the Savannah River. North Augusta’s economic development will be compatible with existing business and industry and consistent with our community values.”

ORIGINAL INITIATIVES

North Augusta Land Bank and Town Center
Twenty-two parcels in the Town Center area have been assembled for desired redevelopment. Several were transferred to the city for the new municipal center that will be complete in 2008. With the municipal center as an anchor, another three acres will be offered for sale for appropriate downtown redevelopment. Additional property assembly will be pursued to further assist the private sector with redevelopment investment.

I-520 - Palmetto Parkway
North Augusta 2000 completed its objective of raising awareness and support for the completion of I-520 in Aiken County. The final phase is under construction and will be supported until the ribbon is cut and the new freeway is open to traffic.

Retirees
The goal of recruiting 200 retiree households to North Augusta has been achieved. The area is now recognized as a growing retiree destination. Future efforts will relate to providing adequate housing and health care choices and opportunities for North Augusta citizens who desire to retire in place.

Hippodrome
The Hippodrome will be promoted as a premiere equine sports and special events venue in conjunction with the development of the area around the new I-520 and US 1 interchange.

Light Industry/Business Park
North Augusta 2000 will remain supportive of new job creating activities and will cooperate with existing industry, Aiken County and the Economic Development Partnership for Aiken and Edgefield Counties to attract new job creating businesses to the area and remain vigilant for opportunities for a new business/industrial park in North Augusta.

Development Incentives
This initiative produced a successful scholarship program in partnership with Aiken Technical College. The program will be continued as long as it serves the community and provides appropriate assistance to worthy North Augusta students pursuing technical education that can be utilized in the area.

NEW INITIATIVES

Downtown Master Plan
The Town Center will set the stage for a resurgence of downtown North Augusta. North Augusta 2000 will complete a downtown area development master plan that will depict the future of downtown, present new economic development opportunities, and transform downtown into a vital part of the life of the citizens of North Augusta. The goal is to stimulate $40 million in investment in downtown by 2011.

Downtown Development Incentive Program
North Augusta 2000 will develop and offer a package of incentives for the renovation or development of new small businesses in the core area of the community.

Small Business Ombudsman Program
North Augusta 2000 will launch a Small Business Ombudsman Program to target and recruit complementary small businesses to North Augusta and to retain locally owned businesses in the community.

NA 2000 Development Corporation
North Augusta 2000 has created a closely aligned and directly affiliated subsidiary organization, the North Augusta 2000 Development Corporation, to implement and expand upon economic development initiatives.

LONG TERM INITIATIVES

Downtown Hotel and Conference Facility
North Augusta 2000 is committed to continuing the past efforts of the city and private property owners to facilitate the development of a downtown hotel and conference facility in the Town Center.

North Augusta 2000 Office Building
The North Augusta 2000 Development Corporation will develop an office building that will house the offices of North Augusta 2000 and other local nonprofit organizations including potentially the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, The Heritage Council of North Augusta and the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council.

Edgefield Road Gateway
North Augusta 2000 will initiate discussions to explore options for improving the Edgefield Road (US 25) gateway into the community.

North Augusta 2000
P.O. Box 6067
North Augusta, South Carolina 29861-6067
803.510.0011



ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Revitalization & Quality Growth Economic Development continues to be a key interest for the community. North Augusta will continue to expand economic development activity while preserving the unique qualities that make the community special. North Augusta will enjoy “a vibrant downtown business area boasting new retail shops and restaurants, a conference center/hotel, and numerous entertainment venues along the Savannah River. North Augusta’s economic development will be compatible with existing business and industry and consistent with our community values.” ORIGINAL INITIATIVES North Augusta Land Bank and Town Center Twenty-two parcels in the Town Center area have been assembled for desired redevelopment. Several were transferred to the city for the new municipal center that will be complete in 2008. With the municipal center as an anchor, another three acres will be offered for sale for appropriate downtown redevelopment. Additional property assembly will be pursued to further assist the private sector with redevelopment investment. I-520 - Palmetto Parkway North Augusta 2000 completed its objective of raising awareness and support for the completion of I-520 in Aiken County. The final phase is under construction and will be supported until the ribbon is cut and the new freeway is open to traffic. Retirees The goal of recruiting 200 retiree households to North Augusta has been achieved. The area is now recognized as a growing retiree destination. Future efforts will relate to providing adequate housing and health care choices and opportunities for North Augusta citizens who desire to retire in place. Hippodrome The Hippodrome will be promoted as a premiere equine sports and special events venue in conjunction with the development of the area around the new I-520 and US 1 interchange. Light Industry/Business Park North Augusta 2000 will remain supportive of new job creating activities and will cooperate with existing industry, Aiken County and the Economic Development Partnership for Aiken and Edgefield Counties to attract new job creating businesses to the area and remain vigilant for opportunities for a new business/industrial park in North Augusta. Development Incentives This initiative produced a successful scholarship program in partnership with Aiken Technical College. The program will be continued as long as it serves the community and provides appropriate assistance to worthy North Augusta students pursuing technical education that can be utilized in the area. NEW INITIATIVES Downtown Master Plan The Town Center will set the stage for a resurgence of downtown North Augusta. North Augusta 2000 will complete a downtown area development master plan that will depict the future of downtown, present new economic development opportunities, and transform downtown into a vital part of the life of the citizens of North Augusta. The goal is to stimulate $40 million in investment in downtown by 2011. Downtown Development Incentive Program North Augusta 2000 will develop and offer a package of incentives for the renovation or development of new small businesses in the core area of the community. Small Business Ombudsman Program North Augusta 2000 will launch a Small Business Ombudsman Program to target and recruit complementary small businesses to North Augusta and to retain locally owned businesses in the community. NA 2000 Development Corporation North Augusta 2000 has created a closely aligned and directly affiliated subsidiary organization, the North Augusta 2000 Development Corporation, to implement and expand upon economic development initiatives. LONG TERM INITIATIVES Downtown Hotel and Conference Facility North Augusta 2000 is committed to continuing the past efforts of the city and private property owners to facilitate the development of a downtown hotel and conference facility in the Town Center. North Augusta 2000 Office Building The North Augusta 2000 Development Corporation will develop an office building that will house the offices of North Augusta 2000 and other local nonprofit organizations including potentially the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, The Heritage Council of North Augusta and the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council. Edgefield Road Gateway North Augusta 2000 will initiate discussions to explore options for improving the Edgefield Road (US 25) gateway into the community.