Clear Springs Development Breaks Ground for Village of Baxter
March 16, 1998

The Clear Springs Development Company has broken ground and begun the initial site preparation for the Village of Baxter, a new residential community being developed on property owned by the Close family near Fort Mill, S.C.

Located just 20 minutes from uptown Charlotte in the southwest quadrant of S. C. Highway 160 and I-77, the 950- acre Baxter traditional neighborhood will offer a broad mix of residential opportunities including single family homes, apartments and townhouses, as well as commercial sites and extensive open spaces.

"We are very excited to have broken ground and begun development of the infrastructure for the Village of Baxter," said James Traynor, president, Clear Springs Development Company. "We expect pre-construction home sales to begin by fall 1998 with the first residents moving in during the spring of 1999."

Modeled after small towns of the Southeast, Baxter's traditional architecture will reflect the style and character of the upcountry South Carolina region. Features such as front porches, abundant sidewalks and narrower streets will orient activity to the front of homes, promoting a pedestrian-friendly community.

In addition to a formal green and a large community park, generous open spaces and recreational facilities have been set aside throughout Baxter to preserve the unique environmental features of the area and to further encourage a sense of community among residents.

The Village of Baxter master plan blends mixed-use neighborhoods that include retail, office, recreational and residential areas. Associated with Baxter is the Anne Springs Close Greenway, a 2,300-acre nature preserve, established by the Close family in 1995.