Project Pascalis Economic Impact
Progress By the Numbers
Tens of Millions in private sector investment will be created through the construction of multi-family housing, new retail space and a Downtown hotel. The City will construct, own and operate a destination conference center and parking facility to draw new residents and patrons to the heart of our community.
$M Invested
Hotel rooms
%
Net increase in tax income to City
Square feet of event space
Downtown Investment ROI
Joseph Minincozzi, has gathered research and data on the ROI of investment in downtown in AIken. Minicozzi is the principal of Urban3. Prior to creating Urban3, he served as the Executive Director for the Asheville Downtown Association. Joe is an urban planner imagining new ways to think about and visualize land use, urban design and economics.
01
What We Do
The AMDC works to create new opportunities for equality and prosperity throughout the City of Aiken by leveraging public sector efforts to attract and incentivize private sector investment in our community, all while stubbornly protecting the charm, character and history that make Aiken such a desirable place to live, work and play.
02
Our Approach
The AMDC is guided by the goals and objectives of the City of AIken’s adopted Economic Development Master Plan and is charged with implementing its recommendations. To accomplish this, the business and community leaders appointed to the commission strive to make data-based decisions that will result in real world positive impacts.
Our Mission
The Commission shall combine technical assistance, financial assistance, and other incentives to leverage and facilitate development in the City of Aiken. Activities may include, but not be limited to, fostering both public and private investments intended to reduce physical and economic blight, encouraging new business stratups and expansions, increasing the availablilty of well-paying jobs, and providing for a diverse range of housing that meets the needs of current and future residents of the community.
Our Office
111 Chesterfield St SW
Aiken, SC 29801
Contact Us
(803) 502-4997
info@aikenmdc.org
Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed