Retail Development

State and local governments of South Carolina recognize that retail development is a priority for a healthy community. A bill was introduced by South Carolina lawmakers to encourage the state’s ten regional councils to aid redevelopment of abandoned shopping centers. The bill was favorably received and will be a discussed in January when the legislature reconvenes. The new bill recommends the adoption of developer-friendly land-use planning and ordinances. Several other states are taking similar actions. Some incentives include tax deals, municipal bonding, and the incorporation of transit planning. The new South Carolina bill should help to fill retail shopping centers in Fort Mill and other cities as well.