Published April 1, 2020 As the Carnival Sunshine remains docked at the State Ports Authority’s (SPA) Columbus Street Terminal just north of Union Pier due to the COVID-19 pandemic, community conversation is steadily increasing around the need for shore power, stronger environmental regulations, and better public health practices. While the community is focusing back in on this […]

Published April 1, 2020 Expected to come for an “information only” review at the next meeting of the Planning Commission is the proposed rezoning of Laurel Island as a high-density, mixed-use Planned Unit Development (PUD). This is the initial step in the approval process for one of the peninsula’s largest and most impactful projects in recent history. Located just north of […]

The PSC is pleased to share a local success story exemplifying the power of residents’ voices to positively impact the public process. Last month, the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) began soliciting public input on the future of the West Ashley branch library on Windermere Boulevard. Constructed in 1964 on land donated to Charleston County […]

The PSC recognizes that engaging in the public process can be daunting and sometimes confusing. As part of an ongoing series, Public Meetings 101, we are covering a different public meeting each month to give you the tools you need to stand up for Charleston. The Planning Commission is a nine-member citizen advisory board who reviews planning items […]

1 Broad Street Owner: Mark Beck Architect: Bill Huey + Associates Contractor: NBM Construction (Pro Merito Award and Interior Carolopolis Award) Designed in the Renaissance Revival style by notable antebellum Charleston architectural firm Jones and Lee, the three-story brownstone building at 1 Broad Street was constructed in 1853 as the headquarters for the State Bank […]

1 Legare Street Owner: John and Elizabeth Heck Architect: Dufford Young Architects Contractor: Edgewood Builders The two-and-one-half story weatherboard-clad single house at 1 Legare Street was constructed in the 1760s on a nearby lot and moved to its present location in 1873. Named for original owner and Revolutionary naval hero, the Edward Blake House was […]