News Summary
The Florence County Planning Commission has approved a sketch plan for a new subdivision in Quinby, set to feature 194 homes across 74 acres. This development aims to meet the housing demand from an electric car battery plant nearby, expected to create around 1,100 jobs. Residents are optimistic about improved living conditions and economic opportunities with the new homes. The project is already in motion with developers ready to begin construction.
Florence County Planning Commission Green Lights New Homes for Quinby Community!
The Florence County Planning Commission has given a big thumbs-up to a sketch plan that will pave the way for a brand-new subdivision in the *Quinby community*. This exciting development will feature 194 homes spread across 74 acres off East Ashby Road, really sprucing up the neighborhood!
Why So Many Homes?
You might be wondering, why the sudden boom in new homes? Well, it’s all about the neighbors! The new subdivision is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from an electric car battery plant being built on Wilson Road in Florence, which is expected to create nearly 1,100 new jobs. With so many folks looking for places to live, the developers believe these homes can offer just what Quinby needs.
Getting Around
Access to the new property will primarily be from *Wildwood Drive* and *East Ashby Road*. To make it all even more charming, there are some fabulous road names in the pipeline too! How do *Water Oak Way*, *Bald Cypress Road*, and *Sugarberry Road* sound? Throw in *Sable Lane*, *Sassafras Drive*, and *Cattail Road*, and this neighborhood is going to have quite the flair!
Keeping Traffic in Check
Of course, with all these shiny new homes, there’s bound to be a bit more traffic. To keep things running smoothly, a *traffic study* will be conducted for review by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Any recommendations they suggest will be factored into the final construction plans, ensuring that everyone can travel without any hiccups.
Community Buzz
Residents are buzzing with excitement about the potential of these homes. Thanks to the incoming electric car plant, which is part of a larger trend of population growth in South Carolina, this subdivision is seen as a much-needed addition to the community’s housing options. A report from 2023 by the *Palmetto State Housing* indicates that from 2010 to 2021, the number of households in South Carolina grew by an impressive 16.4%. This is significantly higher than the national average of 11.3%!
Many locals are hopeful that these new homes will provide affordable opportunities for ownership, helping to foster a thriving local economy.
Welcoming the New
The town of Quinby, with a cozy population of about *932 residents*, is centrally located near bustling industries and educational institutions, like *Francis Marion University* and *Florence-Darlington Technical College*. With these new homes, it seems the community is set to flourish even more!
The cool thing is that the approved sketch plan does not require any additional approval from the Florence County Council, so this is all systems go! Developers are now gearing up to start construction and will be pursuing the necessary permits to make this vision a reality.
A Look at the Future
This latest subdivision has been in the works since last summer, spearheaded by R&R Development LLC, with the clever minds at P3 Engineering Group, LLC steering the ship. Interestingly, the land already has some existing property that won’t be knocked down; instead, it will be surrounded by the new homes, creating a blend of the old and the new.
To give you some perspective, just last December, the planning commission also approved a *935-home subdivision*, showcasing that the growth in the area isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
In the end, the new Quinby subdivision promises to not just meet the housing demand created by the new electric plant, but to improve overall living conditions and promote economic development. There’s definitely a lot to look forward to as this community continues to grow and thrive!
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- WPDE: New Homes in Quinby
- Wikipedia: Affordable Housing
- Post and Courier: New Quinby Subdivision
- Google Search: Subdivisions in South Carolina
- WBTW: Conway Man Jailed
- Google Scholar: Florence County Real Estate
- SC Now: Florence Quinby Burglary
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Florence County
- WMBF News: Flood Warning in Carolinas
- Google News: Flooding in South Carolina
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