The document discusses several ongoing and upcoming projects and events in Downtown Myrtle Beach. It summarizes that the Downtown Redevelopment Corporation's (DRC) mission is to revitalize downtown and facilitate improvements like burying utilities and widening sidewalks on North Ocean Boulevard. It also mentions upcoming special events like the Carolina Country Music Festival in June and that the DRC offers low-interest loans to renovate storefronts in the downtown area.

1. DOWNTOWN
About The DRC
The DRC’s mission is to initiate and
facilitate the revitalization of
Downtown Myrtle Beach. The DRC
staff and Board of Directors include
active past, present, and future
members of downtown. The public
is welcome to attend DRC board
meetings which are held at 2:00PM
on the 2nd
Wednesday of each
month in the first floor conference
room of City Hall, 937 Broadway
Street.
2nd – 9th Avenue North
Streetscape Improvements
Utility and streetscape improve-
ments continue on North Ocean
Boulevard from 2nd
Avenue to 9th
Avenue N. Project goals include
burying utility cables, installing new
water connections, widening
sidewalks, & improving pedestrian
traffic.
4th Avenue North Deep-
Water Ocean Outfall
Deep-water ocean outfalls are used
to carry rainwater offshore and
remove unsightly pipes from the
beach. The 4th
Avenue N. outfall is
under construction. The goal is to
consistently maintain high water
quality standards and provide a
reliable storm-water drainage
system to alleviate flooding.
Landward construction is slated for
completion by April 1st
and ocean-
side work will continue through
November 2015.
(Public Works @ 843-918-2000)
2015 Parking Season
The Myrtle Beach parking season
will begin soon. As always, parking
meters will be enforced beginning
March 1st
and the season will
continue through October 2015.
Find more parking information at
the City website listed below.
www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/meters
The Downtown Redevelopment
Corporation (DRC) has many roles,
one of which is its direct involvement
in the community where actions
affect the lives and businesses in the
DRC District in a positive way. This
year the DRC is planning to host a
District-wide community cleanup.
We’re calling it “The BIG Sweep.” The map shown here to the right
indicates the DRC District boundaries.
The objective of this project is to clean up the DRC District and
enhance city code compliance in a community spirited approach.
“The BIG Sweep” is proposed to continue the positive momentum
brought on by the ULI TAP Program. Cleanup goals can only be
accomplished through the partnerships of the City of Myrtle Beach,
DRC, Property and Business Owners, Community and Business
Organizations, and Volunteers. Staff and volunteers are asked to
help with simple cleanup tasks including picking up trash, cutting
weeds, and basic landscaping needs. The DRC and City will act as
workers and team leaders all while educating the community on the
importance of city code efforts.
The DRC and City staff is identifying specific public areas that
are in need of attention. So far some areas include Chapin Park,
Plyler Park, 5-Points Superblock, 9th
Avenue North, The Boardwalk &
Promenade, and Withers Swash area in Family Kingdom. By
accomplishing this goal the DRC hopes to create a better community
appreciation for the entire DRC District knowing that the cleanliness
of their properties and surroundings will encourage visitors and locals
to return to the downtown area on a regular basis. Businesses and
property owners can become a volunteer or donate supplies by
contacting Lauren Clever at the DRC offices (843)918-1055.
Carolina Country Music Fest
Get ready for the biggest kick-off to the summer
season Myrtle Beach has ever seen. Carolina Country
Music Fest producers are expecting to bring over 30,000
visitors per day to the area for the three-day music festival.
The event will be held on the former Pavilion Amusement
Park and Oceanfront sites. Performers will be announced
during the months leading up to the event but so far
expect to see Eric Church, Lady Antebellum, Big & Rich,
Sam Hunt, and Hunter Hayes. Check the web for tickets
and information www.CarolinaCountryMusicFest.com
www.MyrtleBeachBoardwalk.com
MYRTLE BEACH DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
V O L U M E I I • I S S U E I • F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5
March 18th

2. Special Events & New Openings
This will be an impressive year for special events downtown! Weekends
are filling fast with new festivals and events. Of course all of downtown’s favorite
events will return this season like St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Native Son’s Salt
Games, and Hot Summer Nights. Listed below are the upcoming spring and
summer events for 2015. Please contact Lauren Clever at 843-918-1055 if you
have a downtown event scheduled that can be advertised and promoted.
 Myrtle Beach Marathon – Feb 13 and 14
 Saint Patrick’s Day Festival – March 14 and 15
 Military Appreciation Days – May 1 through 31
 Art In The Park (Chapin Park)
o April 11 and 12
o June 27 and 28
o Oct 10 and 11
o Nov 7 and 8
 Native Sons Salt Games – May 30 and 31
 Carolina Country Music Festival – June 5 through 7
 Hot Summer Nights – June 1 through August 31
The Urban Land Institute,
Technical Assistance Program
The DRC staff has been engaged in a number of actions leading
towards the goal of preparing an updated Pavilion Area Master Plan
(PAMP) for approval by the DRC Board and City Council. Local and
external research and input have been sought. The Urban Land
Institute (ULI) is the largest real estate development professional
organization in the nation. Last November ULI assembled a panel of
experts from different areas from within South Carolina to survey the
South-Mixed-Use-Area (SMUA) in the DRC District and provide an
unbiased report on what planning and economic development
challenges and opportunities exist downtown. The SMUA in the DRC
District is defined as the area east of North Kings Highway between
1st
and 7th
Avenues North. The two-day panel has completed their
final report and DRC Board of Directors is ready to release their
findings. The DRC invites public input and attendance during this
final presentation of the ULI TAP Report @ 4:00PM on Wednesday
February 11, 2015 at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot. For more specific
information contact Lauren Clever at the DRC offices (843) 918-1055.
Participate in our Storefront Renovation Low
Interest Loan Program
The DRC has partnered with several local banks to provide low
interest loans to qualified applicants. Eligible properties must lie
within the DRC District. Half of project loan funds, up to $15,000
dollars, will be loaned by the DRC at 0% interest per annum. The
bank, at an interest rate negotiated between the applicant and the
bank, will provide the remaining funds. The resulting combined rate
will therefore be below market. Visit www.MyrtleBeachBoardwalk.com
for more information.
Ocean Blvd. Streetscape Improvements4th
Avenue N. Storm Water Outfall
Contact the DRC Offices
DAVID SEBOK
Executive Director
dsebok@cityofmyrtlebeach.com
843-918-1065 office
843-446-7775 mobile
LAUREN CLEVER
Executive Assistant
lclever@cityofmyrtlebeach.com
843-918-1055 office
843-450-8340 mobile
Mailing Address: P.O. Drawer 2468 / Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
Send Deliveries To: 937 Broadway Street / Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Dagwood’s Deli (before & after storefront loan renovation)
CityHall
P.O.Drawer2468
MyrtleBeach,SC
29578-2468