Earlier this week, the Columbia City Council unanimously passed a measure on Tuesday, April 1, lifting the 75-foot height restriction on new buildings in the Innovista District, allowing downtown structures to soar to new heights — literally.
Surrounded by Gervais St. to the north, Catawba St. to the south, Assembly St. to the east, and the Congaree River to the west, the Innovista District is set for a bold transformation.
The move supports Columbia’s drive to boost density and height, luring a hotel developer to pour significant investment into South Carolina’s capital and add to its downtown scene, and skyline…