Bakari Sellers and Historic Columbia partner on Columbia block revitalization
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What happened
Bakari Sellers is working with Historic Columbia to restore the Royal Motel, a property located in Columbia’s Black business district. The motel, which opened in 1963, has been vacant for several years. Historic Columbia’s director of preservation noted that the rehabilitation could serve as a catalyst for the revitalization of the entire block.
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Why it matters
The project aims to restore a historic property that represents Black economic empowerment. The successful development of the block could validate Historic Columbia’s preservation efforts and funding strategy for the area.
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Who's involved
- Bakari SellersAmerican politician working to restore the Royal Motel and promote Black development
- Historic ColumbiaNonprofit organization working to bring funding and research to the motel's restoration
- ColumbiaCity where the Royal Motel is located and where revitalization efforts are underway
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Historic ColumbiaSpeculative
Historic Columbia might see increased investment in its preservation efforts if the development validates its funding strategy for the block.
- ColumbiaSpeculative
Columbia may see increased commercial investment and demand in the key district as the revitalization project progresses.
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The entities involved
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Bakari Sellers
American politician
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