Business View Civil & Municipal - May 2023

86 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5 600,000 people rode CAT in 2022. The Clemson Area African American Museum was established to collect and showcase the historical and contemporary achievements and culture of African Americans throughout the region. It is working to finalize a $3.4 million heritage trail, funded by the Mellon Foundation, celebrating the history of Clemson, the City of Seneca, Clemson University, and other important partners in the area. Meanwhile, the Arts Center of Clemson offers an array of classes and workshops for people of all ages throughout the year. Whether you want to paint, mold clay, participate in a summer youth camp, or just want a “cool” place to hang out and be creative, the arts center can help. Clemson’s bucolic charm is on display everywhere you look. The great outdoors can be experienced in more than 15 parks that offer such facilities as lakefront access, tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, picnic tables, hiking trails, and more. “The point of these and other activities is to bring families and people together,” Halfacre says. Immediate initiatives Halfacre and Gantte are confident that Clemson will be able to continue its journey toward smart, strategic growth, and that small improvements will lead to a big impact on the city’s infrastructure, business climate, and reputation. Both highlighted some immediate initiatives including ongoing investments in transit, expanding opportunities for outdoor recreational activities, the continued support of small business creation, further focus on affordable housing, and further investment in neighborhood preservation. “We want to foster collaborative efforts for all of our residents and opportunities for those new to our city,” Halfacre says. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n ARDURRA Group, Inc. www.ardurra.com