The next time you're driving the Motor Mile, you'll notice dirt moving on the old Sam's Club site. That's because the long-planned Bolden Street District broke ground, and site and infrastructure work is underway.

The 92 acres east of the Laurens Road corridor — from Haywood Road past Verdae Commons Drive — aims to be a "vibrant, connected, and pedestrian-oriented destination." Verdae Development Inc. (owned by Hollingsworth Funds) will create a walkable district with homes and apartments, retail shops, offices, green spaces, and improved connectivity to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.

The project will roll out in phases, with plans for dining, shopping, offices, residences, public gathering spaces, and green space.