Woodside Cotton Mill

Originally constructed in 1902, the Woodside Cotton Mill was once a thriving industrial facility. By 2006 it was an eyesore. The project team, comprised of CG Woodside Partners, Betsch Associates architecture firm, Caldwell Construction contractors, and Rogers Lewis tax credit advisors, created a rehabilitation plan that reinvigorated not just the mill itself, but the ancillary structures to create a vibrant community project. 

With the assistance of historic tax credits, the project converted the over 500,000 square foot textile mill site into 309 apartments, with the boiler room and compressor house used as amenities such as a co-working space, fitness center, clubhouse, and restaurant. By working closely with the State Historic Preservation Office, the site’s integrity remains in the reused, revitalized complex.

The West Greenville neighborhood has experienced a renaissance since construction began. The revitalized space has supported local gatherings such as the Village Launch Third Thursday Market, which brings local minority-owned businesses to the site to display their goods and services, further fostering a sense of community, which the mill village has experienced since the early twentieth century.

By coordinating with the State Historic Preservation Office, the team transformed the mill site into a new development while keeping with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.