280 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Colliers is pleased to present the opportunity to aquire Rock Hill Overlook: a premier ± 245 acre mixeduse development opportunity with immediate access to I-77 with a newly constructed Exit 81 interchange (May 2023). This first-class property offers exceptional ease to the Rock Hill & Charlotte MSA. The property boasts exceptional access and visibility from I-77.
± 245 Acres
Mixed-use development potential for office, retail, hospitality, multi-family, entertainment and/or destination.
Access to I-77 and the new Exit 81 Interchange (May 2023). Close proximity to Charlotte Douglas Airport and Charlotte MSA.
Booming population growth due to the quality of life and lifestyle along the Catawba River.
People keep moving to the Charlotte Region. More than 80 people a day, in fact. Why do they move there? They are attracted by a healthy, diverse and growing economy off offering jobs across multiple sectors such as health care, life sciences, finance professional services and tech. They are attracted by ample opportunities to start and grow businesses in a region
with an educated, young and innovative workforce.
They move for lower cost of living and affordable real estate in neighborhoods fit for any lifestyle – from vibrant urban centers, to suburban cul-de-sacs, to quaint small towns and rural areas. And 226 days of sunshine a year doesn’t hurt either.
Charlotte is recognized worldwide as a hub for company headquarters particularly in the finance, technology and health care industries, and a destination for arts, culture and sports.
The Charlotte Region continues to attract professional and technical talent. Businesses from throughout the country are making the move, too. Three Fortune 1000 companies across the manufacturing (Honeywell), finance (Truist, the new bank resulting from the BB&T and SunTrust merger) and medical supplies industries (Dentsply Sirona) have announced plans to move to the Charlotte Region since November 2018 alone. About 45,000 people in the region are employed in headquarters operations, twice the national average concentration.
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Universities and community colleges the Charlotte Region award over 14,000 bachelor’s or master’s degrees 17,000 associate’s degrees and certificates annually. In addition, region regularly ranks as a top destination for post-college millennial talent in professional services and finance. Since 2010, as finance and other industries have strived to take advantage of new technologies,
Charlotte has become one of the fastest-growing hubs for tech talent as well. The region has a robust community college system which leads strong apprenticeship programs modeled after the German-Swiss apprenticeship system. It is also home to UNC Charlotte, the fastest-growing university in the North Carolina system, and within 250 miles of 25 research universities.
Total GDP Up 58% since 2010
The Charlotte Region is one of the most connected regions in the country due to its convenient location at the center of the East Coast. Strategic investments in infrastructure provide access to cities around the country and the world. Whether by car, truck, train, or plane, the Charlotte Region will allow you to get where you need to go quickly and efficiently.
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Charlotteans love to socialize and celebrate; as a result the community calendar is full of events. Community events range from holiday parades to immersive outdoor festivals and cultural celebrations. Not to mention, Charlotte was voted one of the Top Ten Best Beer Cities in the country by USA Today.
With several theater venues, art and history museums and more than 100 symphony performances annually, the Charlotte Region’s cultural community is alive and thriving. Residents and visitors can discover the region’s rich history and heritage by exploring museums, historic sites and cultural centers.
The Charlotte Region hosts 220 days of live sporting events annually. The region is home to the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, NFL’s Carolina Panthers, MLS’s Charlotte FC, the home of NASCAR and AAA baseball’s Charlotte Knights. The Charlotte Region also hosts several unique sporting events such as the annual Wells Fargo PGA tournament, the NBA All-Star Game in 2019 and the Presidents Cup in 2022.
With more than 210 parks, the Charlotte Region provides excellent access to tennis courts, swimming pools, golf courses, greenways, mountain biking, fishing and much more. The U.S. National Whitewater Center in the region hosts Olympic hopefuls as they train for kayak and canoe slalom events. The center also offers hiking and biking trails, ziplining, ropes courses and paddle boarding.
Right where North and South Carolina meet, this progressive place encourages big ideas and business breakthroughs.
As more businesses make their home in Rock Hill, the City has become an economic and competitive force. Along with an innovative and progressive business climate, Rock Hill offers favorable tax laws, low gas prices, excellent training and education opportunities, and appealing business incentives. Recent strategic initiatives like Knowledge Park have served to solidify their place as an emerging center for technology and creativity.
Once home to a thriving textiles industry, Rock Hill has transformed to include many global companies such as Atlas Copco, 3D Systems, and Coroplast. Manufacturing,
distribution, and healthcare industries still remain strong thanks to the City’s convenient location, infrastructure, and skilled workforce.
Rock Hill also is home to a number of business and industrial parks, including TechPark, SouthCross Corporate Center, Waterford Business Park, Legacy, and Riverwalk. All offer high-quality sites and are close to hotels, conference centers, restaurants, and have easy access to I-77. A downtown Rock Hill technology incubator provides innovators and technology start-ups mentoring and assistance finding investors.
Rock Hill offers companies and employees quick and easy access to several transportation options by being conveniently located near several major interstates, rail terminals, ports, as well as regional and international airports.
Charlotte Douglas Int’l Airport Charlotte Air Cargo Center Rock Hill-York County Airport
Interstate 77 Interstate 458 Interstate 85
Ports Charlotte Regional Intermodal Facility (200,000+ lifts per year)
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When it comes to sports tourism and recreation Rock Hill has it all, and then some. The Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department maintains over 1,250 acres in Rock Hill including 31 parks and four recreation centers. They have programs and park settings as varied as the interests of those who enjoy them!
When completed, the Rock Hill Outdoor Center will add approximately 250 acres of public recreation space to the City of Rock Hill’s current parks inventory. Current venues include the Giordana Velodrome, Outdoor Center Greens, Piedmont Medical Center Trail and the Novant Health BMX Supercross Track.
Rock Hill has a national reputation for producing some of the best football players in the country. More than 20 NFL players have hailed from the city (at a rate of 1 player for every 8,000± people). Rock Hill has produced many first-round NFL draft picks, including Jadeveon Clowney (2014) of the Houston Texans, Buffalo cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2012) and Minnesota wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (2013).
Rock Hill is home to a growing cycling scene that has received international attention for its state-of-the-art facilities and programs. The Giordana Velodrome, has a 250-meter track that cyclists use for training and development. The City of Rock Hill’s Novant Health BMX Supercross Track recently hosted the 2017 BMX World Championships and they will return again in 2024!
Championship Court with 1,200 Stadium Seats - 1 Center Court or 2 side courts 72,000
Main Court with 700 Courtside Permanent Seats - 8 Basketball or 16 Volleyball Courts
Multi-Purpose Team Room or event space that can be rented out
The Rock Hill Sports & Event Center is a 170,000 SF facility that is part of a mixed-use site connecting Winthrop University to Old Town Rock Hill, restaurants, outdoor venues, office space, apartments and more. The Center hosts city athletic programs, sports tournaments, conferences/conventions, concerts and other special events. By offering healthy living activities as well as cultural and tourism opportunities, the Sports and Event Center adds to the quality of life in Rock Hill and surrounding areas.
• Cherry Park - 70-acres with a 1.5 mi trail and athletic fields
• Ebenezer Park - Beachfront park with swimming and picnic areas
• Glencairn Garden - Botanical garden with a variety of flowers and trees
• Manchester Meadows - Park with covered picnic areas and soccer fields
• Riverwalk & Rock Hill Outdoor Center - 1,000-acre mixed-use community park
• Westminster Park - Riverside park with access to Catawba River
As the Rock Hill area’s population continues to grow, so does its available workforce. With a population of 70,000+ within city limits, 250,000+ in York County, and 2 million+ in the Charlotte region, there is no shortage of available talent!
Rock Hill’s workforce is also supported by three higher education institutes, Winthrop University, York Technical College, and Clinton College, as well as some of the strongest K-12 programs in the region. Additionally, the city offers talent attraction and development resources for companies in the area, and there are several training and assistance programs offered throughout the region and state.
A ppublic, co-educational university with over 6,000 students. It offers programs for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professional certifications for continuing education. Winthrop is the most diverse public school in the state of South Carolina, is ranked by several national publications as one of the best public universities in the Southern United States.
A public technical college with 5-7,000 students annually enrolled. Offers 90 programs for two year associate degrees, certificates, professional development programs, and university transfer students. Classes are held in modern facilities, and the campus includes a new science and technology building, a library and a child development center.
Sponsored by the AME Zion Church, this historically black, private school was founded in 1894 and has long focused on providing a liberal arts education. The school began offering four-year programs in 2013, and now its degree programs include a bachelor of arts in religious studies and a bachelor of science in business administration.
