Urban Design Review Commission | August 19, 2026

The City of Columbia's Urban Design Review Commission met on August 19, 2026, to review a certificate of design approval for a new 118,000 square foot STEM innovation center at 1112 Green Street. The project, led by the University of South Carolina, includes research labs, offices, meeting spaces, a ground floor cafe, and outdoor amenities. The commission discussed site planning, building design, pedestrian access, and streetscape enhancements, including bicycle infrastructure. A key procurement-related outcome was the approval of the design with conditions to install inverted U-style bicycle racks along Green Street and to work with city staff on right-of-way improvements meeting city standards. The commission also recommended further deliberation on integrating protected bike lanes into the enhancement zone along Green Street as a future corridor-wide effort. The motion to approve the certificate of design approval with these conditions passed unanimously. No other procurement or budget matters were addressed.