Construction begins on Abercorn Terrace apartments
Developer Chance Partners began work Tuesday on a 32-unit apartment complex along Abercorn Street at 61st Street. The project, known as the Avenues on 61st, is scheduled for completion in July.
The Avenues on 6lst will feature three- and four-bedroom townhouse-style apartments. It is being built on the north end of the former Abercorn Terrace site, the rest of which is leased by the Savannah College of Art and Design.
The project was approved by the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission in June and was known as Savannah Lofts at the time.
The Avenues on 61st will be the first Savannah complex for Atlanta-based Chance Partners. The developer specializes in urban infill housing and has completed several high-profile apartment projects in Atlanta, including those at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead and Atlantic Station.
“We believe now is the ideal time to introduce our urban-style housing concept to the Savannah market,” said Judd Bobilin, president and CEO of Chance Partners. “Savannah is an extremely strong economic market that has been overlooked for years. Its consistent economic growth, aging multi-family inventory and strong rental and occupancy rates will be coupled with our unique product, competitive rents and preferred location to create a truly one-of-a-kind apartment community.”
Georgia Power ceremony set for today
Georgia Power CEO Paul Bowers will host a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. today marking the completion of the Downtown Underground Network Upgrade.
The $51 million project began in 2006 and covered a 40-block area of Savannah’s historic district. The upgrades involved laying 32 miles of new high-voltage primary cable and 80 miles of secondary cable and the installation of 12 new transformer vaults, 79 new transformers and 342 manholes.
Georgia Power will dedicate a commemorative manhole cover during the ceremony, which will take place at the intersection of Bryan and Bull streets.
Kids Who Care nominations sought
As part of the Kids Who Care program, five $1,000 college scholarships will be awarded to local high school seniors in recognition of their outstanding volunteer service and community involvement.
The Junior League of Savannah is inviting nominations of high school seniors who have been active volunteers. Nominations may be made by principals, counselors, students, community groups or individuals.
For more information and to complete the application, go to the Junior League of Savannah website at www.jrleaguesav.org and click on the Community Impact tab. Application deadline is March 15. For more information, contact Melissa Holland Wedincamp at melissajholland@gmail.com.