Location
The subject property has direct access and visibility along Gardner Boulevard (8,200 VPD) with nearby on/off ramps to U.S. Highway 82 (29,000 VPD), a primary highway utilized by commuters throughout the Golden Triangle region. The region is defined by the neighboring cities of Starkville and West Point, with Columbus serving as the anchor of the area due to its proximity to the Columbus Air Force Base (annual economic impact of $315 million), Mississippi State University (22,000+ students), and associated research universities in the fields of high tech manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, and education. The Golden Triangle has attracted $6 billion in capital investments since 2008. Most notably, the area is home to a strong manufacturing sector, highlighted by brands including Yokohoma Tire, Airbus Helicopters, the PACCAR Engine Factory, and Steel Dynamics, which committed $2 billion to building an aluminum flat rolled mill in 2022. The manufacturers provide high-paying jobs to the area along with the Baptist Hospital (96 beds) and the Golden Triangle Regional Airport (annual economic impact of $272 million). The area is also home to 50+ multi-family properties with 6,000+ units, with 33,800 residents and 19,600 employees within 5-miles of the site.