Plant Riverside District

Located on the west end of historic River Street, the development opened in 2020 after several years of construction.

A JW Marriott hotel anchors the development, which incorporates the original 1912 power plant as well as an extended riverwalk into the overall design.

[2] On July 29, 2020, the district was officially opened with a large ribbon-cutting ceremony that included speeches from Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan and Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson.

The development consists of a JW Marriott hotel alongside multiple dining and retail outlets.

The monument, located in a waterfront park in the district, would stand approximately 8 feet (2.4 m) tall and consist of a granite pedestal with engravings on its four sides, topped by a bust of King overlooking the Savannah River.

Plant Riverside in disrepair, viewed from River Street in January 2010.