Are Charleston-area residents prepared to welcome another quarter-million neighbors? They'll need to be, because plans to build nearly 105,000 homes have already been approved by towns, cities and counties throughout the three-county Charleston metro area.

The board that approves new hotels in Charleston says they’re aware of the perception that too many hotels are being built on the peninsula, but all they can do is minimize the effects unless council changes the rules for approval.

Right now, the community is trying to secure a $12 million federal grant to help build a cycling bridge across the Ashley. We’ve been turned down once already.