The following is a general list of uses desired and not desired in Aiken’s Downtown as the City looks to expand economic development in the central business district. The City of Aiken will hold a public forum Tuesday July 11 in the Municipal Conference Center to discuss proposed Downtown revitalization projects and questions of desired use will be among the topics discussed.
Downtown Retail Use Suggestions
Full Service Food
Any
Culinary Co-op
Specialty Food & Beverage
Grocery W/Deli
Convenience – Specialty
Piano Bar
Bakery
Wine Shop
Rooftop Bar
Coffee Shop
Brewery
Clothing Stores
Clothing and Accessories
Shoe Store
Sporting Goods
Sporting Goods / Bike Shop
Outdoor
Tack & Saddlery Shop (Equestrian)
Health & Personal Care
Drug Store
Health Store
Bath & Body
Entertainment
News Stand
Children’s Museum
Book Store
Other Museum’s
Comedy Club
Variety “Logo” Store
Cinema – Indie Films
Other
Fitness Day Spa
Blacksmith/Metal Artisan
Harmony Park
Artisan W/ Retail
Culturally Diverse Retail
Wireless Communications
Florist
Minority Owned Business
18 Hour Shops
Child Care
Pedal Parlor
Mixed Use
Garden Shop
Water Refill Station
Charging Station
Urban Garden
Incubator Artisan Space
Downtown Retail Not Recommended
Loan Companies
Auto Service/Parts
Tattoo Parlor
Government Owned Gift Shops
Head Shop
Chains (National)
Discount General
Religious/ Institutional
Manufacturing