Since 1953, the Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) has celebrated the very best of preservation in Charleston and the Lowcountry through the Carolopolis Award program. After nearly 70 years and more than 1,400 awards given, the Carolopolis Award has become as much a part of the fabric of the city as the buildings and structures it honors. This year’s award winners […]
Last month, the PSC received the exciting news that the National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded a grant in support of the nomination of the Phillips Community to the National Register of Historic Places. Under constant threat of encroaching suburban development, a National Register designation will be critical to […]
OVERVIEW – Highway 61 is a historic thoroughfare sheltered by a dense tree canopy that runs parallel to the Ashley River. In recognition of its significance, a portion of the roadway adjacent to Drayton Hall, Magnolia, and Middleton Place Plantation is designated a National Scenic Byway and listed on the National Register for Historic Places. […]
West elevation of proposed building, facing President Street A major mixed-use, student housing development at the corner of Cannon and Presidents Streets is up for initial review at the Board of Architectural-Large this Thursday. Following recent approvals from the Planning Commission and City Council to upzone the property from a 4-story to a 5-story height […]
Laurel Island PUD Base Plan Last night, City Council granted final approval to the Laurel Island PUD. As reported by the Post and Courier, the Preservation Society of Charleston once again called on Council to address the remaining flaws in both the PUD and the public review process. However, with your support, the PSC has succeeded in bringing about meaningful improvements to […]
Laurel Island PUD Base Plan Tomorrow, the Laurel Island PUD will return to City Council for final approval, which will be the public’s last opportunity to weigh in on this major proposal. The Laurel Island PUD has been working its way through the City approval process since this summer, and many positive improvements have been […]