City of Columbia announces prime commercial development opportunities to drive downtown revitalization
October 2, 2025
The City of Columbia announces the availability of two prime City-owned properties for commercial development, marking a major milestone in the City’s ongoing effort to strategically transform downtown for economic growth and revitalization.
These sites at the northeast corner of Bull and Taylor Streets and Washington Square at 1339 Main Street are key components of the City’s long-term vision to spur mixed-use development, enhance walkability, and attract new businesses and residents to the heart of Columbia. This initiative reflects the City’s broader strategic plan for downtown, which focuses on cultivating vibrant, people-centered public spaces, supporting diverse housing and employment opportunities, and creating a thriving business ecosystem that positions Columbia as a premier destination for investment, innovation, and community life.
Development Opportunity: Bull & Taylor
Location: Northeast Corner of Bull Street & Taylor Street
Availability: October 1, 2025
This highly visible one-acre lot is zoned Downtown Activity Center (DAC), ideal for high-density multifamily, mixed-use, or boutique retail/restaurant concepts. Situated within walking distance of the Township Auditorium, Main Street District, and BullStreet District, the property offers direct connectivity to I-126, I-77, and major commuter corridors.
Project Highlights:
- 1 acre prime urban infill opportunity
- Zoned Downtown Activity Center (“DAC”)
- Catalyst site for the City’s Vision for Growth
- Over $500 million of new development within 1 mile
- Walkability to cultural, commercial, and institutional anchors
For more information about this development opportunity, please visit https://growth.columbiasc.gov/portfolio/corner-of-bull-and-taylor.
Development Opportunity: Washington Square
Location: 1339 Main Street
Availability: October 1, 2025
Located on an iconic corner of Columbia’s coveted Main Street, Washington Square offers 94,402 square feet of space with ±200 attached parking spaces. The property is zoned Downtown Activity Center (DAC) and is ideal for a full-service or boutique hotel combined with ground-floor retail and restaurants.
Project Highlights:
- Key project supporting the City’s Vision for Growth
- Iconic Main Street corner adjacent to Core Spaces’ new $250M oLiv development
- Zoned Downtown Activity Center (“DAC”)
- +/- 200 leasable spaces in adjacent Washington Street Parking Deck
- In the center of Columbia’s commerce and culture, with easy walkability to State House, USC, and more
For more information about this development opportunity, please visit: https://growth.columbiasc.gov/portfolio/washington-square/.
Contact Trinity Partners
Developers and interested parties can find more information about the Bull & Taylor and Washington Square opportunities by contacting Trinity Partners:
Spencer Green
Senior Brokerage Associate
Phone: 803.576.1657 | Mobile: 404.851.4126
Email: [email protected]
Meredith Rhodes
Brokerage Associate
Phone: 803.576.1657 | Mobile: 704.689.0711
Email: [email protected]
