Columbia SC development

Mashburn Construction will occupy the second floor of 919 Gervais, the Seaboard Vista building now under renovation. (Rendering/Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors)
Feb 10, 2026

Mashburn Construction marks 50 years, plans move to Seaboard Vista

Mashburn Construction celebrates its 50th anniversary with plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Seaboard Vista in Columbia by late 2026.

One of the Vista’s most recent investments is The Lantern-Columbia, which opened to guests in January and will see a grand opening ceremony in March. (Photo/Congaree Vista Guild)
Feb 9, 2026

Congaree Vista tops $475M in investment in downtown Columbia

Congaree Vista has secured more than $475M in investment, with mixed-use, hotel and public projects driving growth in downtown Columbia.

The development, which is aimed at students, will include an open study lounge. (Rendering/ESG Architecture & Design)
Jan 15, 2026

Landmark to build 825-bed USC student housing on Shop Road

Landmark Properties plans an 825-bed student housing community on Shop Road near USC, with townhome units, resort-style amenities and delivery by 2027.

Jun 27, 2025

Hospitality group unveils Lantern Hotel Columbia plans in Vista district

Raines announces The Lantern Hotel Columbia, a boutique hotel in the Vista that merges hospitality training, inclusion and historic adaptive reuse.