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Judson Mill

A major redevelopment effort has turned Judson Mill in Greenville, SC into a vibrant mixed-use community with affordable housing, offices, and retail space. The space is within a preserved historic mill listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Revitalizing a Landmark of Greenville’s Textile Heritage

During Greenville County’s era as the Textile Capital of the World, Judson Mill stood as the county’s largest mill. Decades after the mill ceased operations, Belmont Sayre acquired the property with a vision to restore its historic character and transform it into a thriving urban mixed-use destination.

Then Three Corners Development and Judson Mill Ventures commissioned McMillan Pazdan Smith to reimagine the 800,000SF structure as a community that blends history with modern living. The redevelopment includes 204 affordable apartments, 215,000 SF of office space, 106,000 square feet of light industrial space, 35,000 square feet of flex space, and 12 acres of retail parcels. Amenities include a pool and hot tub, fitness and yoga center, outdoor kitchen, bocce court, game room, and bike shop. The design also includes large courtyards to bring natural light into the interior residential units and create gathering spaces.

Preserving the Past While Designing for the Future

The design team began by securing the building’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The listing unlocked vital federal tax credits for historic rehabilitation.

Additions were carefully designed to complement the existing structure’s massing. Specific portions of the mill also remained untouched to preserve the authenticity of the textile era. The team restored historic windows where feasible and modernized other areas to meet daylighting and air quality standards.

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