Ground has been broken on an exciting new development near Winthrop that has been long in the making. The Perch will be a “22,000 square foot two–story building that’s going to sit on the corner of Oakland and Cherry Road,” said Andrea Walters, the marketing and leasing manager for the Warren Norman Company.
“It’s going to be a multi–tenant building, and we anticipate that we’ll have some restaurants and retailers on the first floor and then some office and other potential retail leases on the second floor. The redevelopment is also going to include the 5,000 square foot former Coca-Cola bottling plant building.”
The name of the new development was decided upon by Winthrop professors Jane Thomas and Stephanie Lawson, both of whom are professors in the College of Business Administration. After months of deliberation and student input, The Perch seemed to be a fitting name for the new buildings that would be frequented by Winthrop Eagles.
The project is scheduled to be wrapped up by January of 2022, pending any delays caused by bad weather or construction.
The Perch will likely become a popular venue for students to frequent and will host an array of activities for people to pass the time.
“The development will also feature an artificial turf outdoor games area with traditional lawn games and the ability to host live music and other exciting events,” according to an announcement on the Warren Norman Company website.
Rock Hill, with its proximity to Charlotte and its being home to Winthrop University, is an ever-growing city with plenty of new developments on the horizon. The Perch is one of the most prominent and attractive.
Winthrop students and Rock Hill residents alike are excited about the new development by the Warren Norman Company and anticipate that it will be a trendy addition to the community. Many are hoping that it will be attractive to prospective students.
“I think it sounds like a really cool idea and I think it will attract new people to the area. It’ll be a fun spot to hang out with friends and do some shopping,” said CJ Johnson, a junior music major.
The Perch is expected to be a hub for Rock Hill residents, visitors and students.
