Columbia is growing!
Check out what is in store for this beautiful city:
Scout Motors is establishing its first manufacturing plant in Blythewood. At the Richland County site, the company will build all-electric, next-generation trucks and rugged SUVs harkening back to the iconic Scout vehicles produced from 1960 to 1980. The auto manufacturer plans to invest $2 billion and hire 4,000 permanent workers in the Columbia area. Opening 2026.
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Topgolf has expressed initial interest in building a location in the Columbia area. The mega driving range entertainment company has entered the development process in Lexington County for property at 309 Paris Road, along Interstate 26 northwest of downtown Columbia, according to Planning Commission reports.
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Richland Mall will be demolished and a redevelopment project with an estimated value of $100 million will go up in its place. The redevelopment plan for the 32-acre site calls for a mixed-use property that includes retail, a brewery or tap room, a large green space for events and concerts, a grocery store and apartments.