Myrtle Beach moves forward with creating its Arts & Innovation District

Crews are demolishing the old Firestone Building, which fronts on Nance Plaza in downtown Myrtle Beach. The demolition is one of the first visual pieces to creating the Arts & Innovation District, which is part of the Downtown Master Plan.

The new open area will become a walkway connecting Nance Plaza to the parking area behind the buildings. The parking lot will be redesigned, at a later date, creating a more attractive space for those who visit the Arts & Innovation District. Demolition and clean-up of the old Firestone Building space should be completed next week.

Mashburn Construction Company and Grand Strand Brewing Company will occupy the neighboring buildings. The South Carolina Department of Transportation plans to re-align U.S. 501 at Broadway Street, which will provide a more pedestrian friendly atmosphere for residents and visitors in the Arts & Innovation District.