Judson Mill District opens outdoor gathering and event venue
November 14, 2023
Community space connects entertainment and residential sides of historic campus
The Judson Mill District, a sustainable and vibrant mixed-use community located in the County’s eastern edge, announced the opening of the West Courtyard, a nearly 43,000-square-foot gathering space that can accommodate more than 1,000 guest nestled between the Lofts multifamily apartments, the Annex commercial buildings and the upcoming Jenny building located on the west side of its district.
The developers of Judson Mill have re-imagined what was once a roadway in the historic mill district into an outdoor meeting space surrounded by 100-year-old masonry suitable for hosting a variety of events such as corporate meetings, fundraisers, festivals, weddings, conventions, and more.
“We’re excited to introduce our newest amenity to the community,” said co-developer and president of Belmont Sayre Ken Reiter. “The West Courtyard is an excellent focal point connecting the retail and residential sides of campus, and we look forward to the many events, meetings, and celebrations that will take place there.”
Avison Young, a global real estate company with offices in Greenville, will manage the West Courtyard. Seamonwhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices at Judson Mill and throughout the Carolinas, designed the West Courtyard, and Clayton Construction was the general contractor. In addition, NAI Earle Furman (NAIEF), the Upstate’s largest commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm, provided project management services.
“This courtyard provides an outdoor event space truly unique to Greenville,” said CEO of High Spirits Hospitality Tammy Johnson, who will work closely with Avison Young to host events in the lower courtyard. “With the ability to program events for more than 1,000 guests, we are ecstatic to be able to offer this area to host both public and private events.”For questions and rental inquiries about the West Courtyard, email Mike Lyon, director of real estate management at Avison Young, at [email protected].
About Judson Mill District
Judson Mill District is a sustainable and vibrant mixed-use community offering soulful city living in Greenville, SC. Once the largest textile mill in Greenville County and an integral part of Greenville’s Mill Crescent wrapping the city’s west side, Judson Mill District is now home to office, restaurant, brewery, retail, entertainment, and residential spaces. In 2019, Taft Family Ventures, a distinguished real estate investment and development firm based in Greenville, NC, joined with Belmont Sayre, a privately held real estate investment and development company based in Chapel Hill, NC, to transform the historic 800,000-square-foot textile mill that closed in 2015. While maintaining its vision to preserve the soul, spirit, and features of the historic mill, Judson Mill District utilizes a sustainable approach in revitalizing its 36-acre campus, which now fosters a vibrant and affordable community where people live, work, and play. For more information on Judson Mill District, visit https://judsonmilldistrict.com.
About Avison Young
Avison Young creates real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. As a private company, our clients collaborate with an empowered partner who is invested in their success. Our integrated talent realizes the full potential of real estate by using global intelligence platforms that provide clients with insights and advantage. Together, we can create healthy, productive workplaces for employees, cities that are centers for prosperity for their citizens, and built spaces and places that create a net benefit to the economy, the environment and the community.
Avison Young is a 2022 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for 11 consecutive years.
About NAI Earle Furman
NAI Earle Furman (NAIEF) is the Upstate’s largest commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm that has been providing superior results to its clients for over thirty years. With three Upstate offices, NAIEF delivers creative solutions to ensure client success while promoting a culture of collaboration, drive, and innovation. NAIEF is providing Project Management services for the Judson Mill District.
