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Laurel Island PUD to be Heard by City Council
LAUREL ISLAND OVERVIEW Once occupied by a City landfill, Laurel Island is a 196-acre site on the Cooper River, just north of downtown Charleston, currently seeking rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The proposal calls for a high-density, mixed-use development of the site, which will undoubtedly be one of the largest and most impactful projects in Charleston’s history. The…
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Tourism Management: Citizen Carriage Safety Ordinance
As an active participant of the City of Charleston Tourism Management Plan Update, the Preservation Society applauds the City for its effort to enhance the safety of the city’s carriage industry. Downtown Charleston today is considerably more active and congested than it has ever been, and it is clearly time to consider an improved safety…
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MAJOR HOTEL REQUEST ON BAR-L AGENDA
Rendering of the proposed hotel at 194 Cannon Street, from Spring Street looking west. As in-person public meetings remain on hold, this week marks the first major new construction project to come forward for virtual review. This Wednesday, the Board of Architectural Review-Large (BAR-L) is set to hear a request for conceptual approval of a…
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Virtual Preservation Hard Hat Tour: 288 King Street
While you’re stuck at home, we would like to share with you some of our favorite places in Charleston. Join the Preservation Society every week, as we share a virtual hard hat tour through some of Charleston’s most fascinating buildings. Many have noticed the interruption in the sidewalk at 288 King Street, where a concrete container and bracing…
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Visitor Accommodations on the Peninsula
One corollary to the ever-ascending Charleston brand is the steady influx of visitors coming to stay in the city and experience its culture, ambiance, cuisine, and natural beauty. As a result, there continues to be requests for new hotel accommodations. While a moderate uptick of hotel rooms is to be expected with Charleston’s rising popularity…
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Treatment of Flood-Damaged Older and Historic Buildings
The historic rainfall and flooding in the first few days of October have greatly impacted many in the community and beyond. We sincerely hope you and your family have weathered the storm without damage to your house or place of business. However, if your property has sustained damage, or if you have questions or concerns…
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Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
Over the past few years there has been no shortage of media coverage of the State Ports Authority’s (SPA) proposed expansion of Union Pier Terminal and its cruise operations, as well as the resultant litigation. Followers of the issue have undoubtedly come across the term “Section 106 Review” in the ongoing narrative, but what is…
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Section 54-206(a) of the Charleston Zoning Ordinance
Municipal zoning codes are generally ponderous documents. The legalese and technical jargon can be overwhelming, but having even a basic familiarity with zoning ordinances is critical to understanding how and why a city takes its physical form. PSC is here to help make sense of the Charleston Zoning Ordinance for you.
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Sergeant Jasper
The timeline of the redevelopment of the Sergeant Jasper parcel is convoluted and lengthy. Unless you have been tracking it diligently, it would be easy not to have the complete picture of what has happened. For your convenience, here are the highlights: