Downtown Projects
The latest developments coming to downtown Anderson
Up on the Roof is slated to open atop the City of Anderson’s new parking deck. The seven-level, 305-space parking garage features more than 5,000 square feet of commercial space. The space is expected to create up to 40 additional service industry jobs.
“We built the garage facility with it in mind to attract a roof-top venue to add to our scope of amenities downtown,”
– Terence Roberts, Mayor of Anderson
Project Status:
Opened March 28, 2023
The 112-year old historic post office located in the heart of Downtown Anderson is undergoing a major renovation. The 15,055 square foot renovation will include a restaurant space with large outdoor covered patio.
“...my grandmother can remember as a little girl coming here to pick up the family mail... My company recently purchased this building, and is going to restore it to its former glory...”
– Fant Camak, Coldwell-Banker Caine
Project Status:
Anticipated completion date is Q4 2023
Thunderbird Motor Lodge
110 EAST SHARPE STREET
The Thunderbird Motor Lodge in downtown Anderson will go through a conversion to become apartment units. The former 47-room motel will be fully renovated to house an estimated 30-47 apartment units. Final plans have not been released, but there are plans for green spaces, rooftop lounge area, covered bike storage and more.
“Wow! That's awesome! I love seeing our downtown continue to thrive!!"
– Yovanna Moreno Hargett, Anderson citizen
Project Status:
Under construction
A new 160-unit apartment building in Downtown Anderson is slated to begin this spring. The apartment building will include resort style pool and amenities, green space, pocket parks as well as outparcel opportunities.
The project is expected to bring an additional 300 residents to the downtown area.
“That’s going to house about 13 loft-style apartment units – really neat high ceilings, exposed brick and exposed wood — as well as a community room and outdoor pool,”
– Andrew Strickland, Anderson's Assistant City Manager
Project Status:
Beginning spring 2023 Anticipated completion is Q2-Q3 2024