Peninsula aerial at Battery seawalls, courtesy of Post & Courier The Army Corps of Engineers has released an updated report on plans to build a 12’ high storm surge barrier around the Charleston peninsula, which is currently open for public review and comment until October 25. The Preservation Society pushed for this supplemental review and we are […]

Rendering of the rear of the proposed building at 295 Calhoun, looking north  This week, the BAR unanimously DENIED the proposed building at 295 Calhoun for a second time. The PSC was pleased the Board responded to our call to turn down the proposal, due to how closely it resembled the version denied in April. No meaningful […]

The 8-story, mixed-use building proposed for 295 Calhoun Street, across from Roper Hospital, is back for BAR-L review this Wednesday. As you may recall, this project was denied in April after an incredible outpouring of community opposition and agreement by the Board that the building was overly massive and unrelated to Charleston’s unique character.     Left: […]

Earlier this week, City Council met on Daniel Island to address a number of important issues on a packed agenda. As you may have read or seen, it was a long (five and a half hours) and raucous meeting, marred by levels of invective and public vitriol that were completely out of character for Charleston […]

JAM-PACKED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TO ADDRESS PSC PRIORITY ISSUES This evening, City Council will meet on Daniel Island to consider a number of pressing issues, including several key agenda items outlined below. The meeting will be live-streamed via the City’s YouTube channel, beginning at 5:00 PM. View the agenda here. Image courtesy of Post and Courier Added Protections for Charleston’s […]

Last night the Board of Architectural Review-Large voted to defer their decision on the demolition request of 609 King Street to a later meeting. While the PSC strongly urged denial, this is a hopeful step that will provide the Board another opportunity to consider the architectural and cultural significance of the building as a unique example of Art Deco design […]