For the past year, Sandy Thorpe and Andy Hewitt have watched their vision for the Soda Pop District progress from their offices on Princess Street.   After ushering in the successful start to Hi-Wire Brewing and Cugino Forno, more is in the works with Raleigh-based Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard renovating the space next door. The partners are also unveiling Bottle Works this week in the former Coca-Cola bottling facility at 921 Princess St. With tenants like Beach & Barn and Craftspace taking up l... read more

WILMINGTON — Soon enough, properties in downtown’s Soda Pop District will welcome new tenants, including makers, restaurateurs, retailers and manufacturers along Princess Street, as part of a joint venture between Charleston-based Coast Capital Partners and Sandy Thorpe and Andy Hewitt of Parastream Development. Thorpe and Hewitt acquired three buildings and a vacant parcel in the 900 block of downtown’s Princess Street, including the 76,000 square-foot Coca-Cola building, the 920 and 1002 Princes... read more

WILMINGTON — The developers behind the revitalization of the Soda Pop District and anchoring Coca-Cola building are kicking off reconstruction soon. Dubbed “The Bottle Works Building” project, hammers will start hitting at the corner of Princess and 10th streets this March. The reconstruction is being split into two phases, with the first focused on the upfit of the former Coca-Cola Bottling Plant’s warehouse and retail portion and its entry on Princess Street. The second step will touch the... read more