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In May of this year, senior living provider Merrill Gardens unveiled its newest developmen\"Rendering-1-of-BullStreet-Senior-Living-800\"<\/a>t, a 196-unit community called BullStreet in Columbia, South Carolina. The project is a joint venture between Merrill Gardens and its multifamily-focused sister company, Pillar Properties, as well as regional partner Second Fifty Communities of Charleston, S.C.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe addition of Merrill Gardens fits our vision for BullStreet perfectly, allowing us to provide living opportunities for all age groups,\u201d said Robert Hughes, president of Hughes Development Corp. and master developer for the BullStreet development in downtown Columbia in a statement<\/a> about the project.<\/p>\n

Location, Location, Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hailed as one of Columbia\u2019s biggest land deals in recent history, the BullStreet project will be built on the 181-acre site of the former South Carolina State Hospital complex. The community sits across the street from a planned 20-acre park and is also close to Spirit Communications Park, home of Columbia\u2019s Fireflies, the city\u2019s Single-A baseball team.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese apartments will be the best-located senior housing units in Columbia,\u201d Hughes said.<\/p>\n

Paying attention to location is one of the hallmarks of Merrill Garden\u2019s property development agenda. By designing each community with characteristics specific to the area, Merrill Gardens creates a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents so they can relax and feel at home. The company\u2019s multi-family sister corporation, Seattle-based Pillar Properties, develops, owns and manages apartment residences in many of Seattle\u2019s \u201csignature neighborhoods.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe understand the character of the area and work hard to bring that energy into the spaces we design\u201d the company declares on its website<\/a>. \u201cBecause we\u2019re still family-owned, we do things our way \u2013 with a premium on delivering an ideal customer experience as measured by our own exacting standards\u2026 our mission is to provide a Quietly Awesome experience at every level of engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spirit of a City<\/strong><\/p>\n

The BullStreet location was chosen by the developers because of the neighborhoods \u201cuniquely urban experience,\u201d<\/a> generated, in part, by its former use as a state hospital campus. With Spirit Communications Park nearby, residents of the project\u2019s senior living will be able to enjoy walking trails and playing fields while also having access to the stadiums batting cages, Club Lounge and other amenities.<\/p>\n

While the development include 24-hour dining access and round-the-clock staffing typical of most senior living facilities, tenants will also be able to enjoy more unique amenities including a rooftop deck and sports bar. The project\u2019s developers hope residents will take advantage of the community\u2019s centralized location to partake of area restaurants, stores and other entertainment offerings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Bull Street\u00a0project has allowed us to\u00a0fulfill our vision of\u00a0providing seniors with an active and authentic\u00a0lifestyle\u00a0in a community in which they are already familiar,\u201d\u00a0said Clayton Mozingo, Principal and CEO of Second Fifty Communities. He continued, \u201cIn\u00a0partnership with the Hughes Development team,\u00a0highlighting the rich Columbia landscape as the backdrop of this site has been an exciting\u00a0experience given the positive change in the area.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Lifestyle Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Considered a leader in the senior living industry for the last 23 years, Merrill Gardens currently operating 30 senior living communities in seven states. Deploying a \u201clifestyle approach\u201d to senior housing, Merrill Gardens makes sure each one of its properties reflects the unique attributes of the community where it is located.<\/p>\n

The addition of Merrill Gardens fits our vision for BullStreet perfectly, allowing us to provide living opportunities for all age groups,\u201d said Robert Hughes, president of Hughes Development Corp. and master developer for BullStreet. \u201cWe are creating a dense urban environment that reflects the diversity and rich character of our city, which is very important to us. We found the best, most experienced companies in the country to incorporate vibrant, interconnected senior living into the neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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