Clemson is in Pickens County but the project is in Oconee county. Lets hope Pickens County council isn't stupid enough to buy into this. Patrick Square is a fine example of this economy. All you have is spec houses and they aren't much to look at. YOu can't invest or buy anything if you don't have a job. I believe the unemployment rate is around 17% in Oconee. Of course this project would bring jobs but we all know they would be given to people who are not in this country legally. Bring the jobs and all these projects might work.
Ok Kat, good point, but are you aware of the foreclosures, empty buildings, no jobs. Of course it would bring jobs to work there but who has a job or the money to invest in this. You need to ride around Oconee and see all the upscale subdivisions where houses are sitting vacant and I include Waterford, The Reserve and The Vineyards. No jobs, no money to invest. If a single investor wants to do this and pay for infrastructure, I say go for it other than that, it is way too risky. If someone thought this would fly, they wouldn't be going to the county for help. There are people with deep pockets and if they thought this would be a go, then someone would have already stepped. I am guessing the current investors are sucking wind right now. Without jobs, you cannot spend money. I say bring in the jobs and the rest will take care of itself. I am being very realistic and I personally like the project but aint no one gonna touch it unless they know they can turnaround and resell. Not at this time.
I am not going to argue with anyone regarding Mr Wilson statement aka outburst. If it did anything, it brought the issue to the front that the President has been lying about illegals receiving health care. Grow a spine Ms Ward.
Doomsday for many will be November 2, 2010 both Democrat and Republican. Thank you protestors for exercising your freedom to peacefully assemble. You did nothing wrong, so go back and continue your rights under the Constitution.
Keoweewaterfront,don't you have to have a job to want to live at this new development. Seems the cart is being put before horse. JP Stevens property, Patrick Square, Berkley Place, The Villages in Pendleton(really don't count them), numerous lake subdivisions, houses sitting half built or being foreclosed on. Why, no jobs. The industrial park at Hwy 11 and Hwy 123, sitting there vacant. Work with what you have, like the industrial park before starting another project that will also empty. Empty Mom & Pop stores. The YMCA is a great organization but why not build it that will be more convenient for ALL citizens. You read in the paper about the Central/Clemson Rec Center struggling all the time. Why? NO JOBS. You don't have increased membership without a job. Wake up, this has failure all over it at this point in the economy. Concentrate your efforts on getting jobs here FIRST and then proceed with caution on this project.
While this project sounds Heavenly, what idiot or idiots would invest in something like this. Look around at all the failures in these type communities in this economy. These investors must have money to waste. While Patrick Square concept maybe a good idea, take a look at it. Not exactly setting the woods or anyones pockets on fire. The spec houses that have been built so far look cheap. Good luck on this project in this economy which is a long way from recovering.
Posted on October 8 at 7:09 p.m.
On Oconee offered stake in budding 'city'
Clemson is in Pickens County but the project is in Oconee county. Lets hope Pickens County council isn't stupid enough to buy into this. Patrick Square is a fine example of this economy. All you have is spec houses and they aren't much to look at. YOu can't invest or buy anything if you don't have a job. I believe the unemployment rate is around 17% in Oconee. Of course this project would bring jobs but we all know they would be given to people who are not in this country legally. Bring the jobs and all these projects might work.