Aiken s budget could soon grow by $20 million as the city moves toward constructing a mixed-use building downtown. The Aiken City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the first reading of an ordinance adding $20 million to the city s budget for the building that could be constructed in the 100 block of Newberry Street.
A plan to build a hotel and 48 townhomes east of downtown Aiken will head to the Design Review Board. The Aiken City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to approve