After a year-and-a-half hiatus, the proposed apartment building at 295 Calhoun Street is back for BAR-L review this week. The revised design is a new take on a controversial project that has been subject […]
Last night, Charleston City Council took an important first step for the redevelopment of Union Pier, by passing first reading of a public financing proposal that sets the stage for […]
Rendering from the 2020 report by Sottile & Sottile of College Lodge, showing the Callhoun Street elevation activated with expanded storefront and street trees (Credit: All renderings by Sottile & […]
Nearly a year ago, I proudly stood beside my nonprofit colleagues along with state and local leaders as the State Ports Authority announced a major change of direction on Union Pier. Since then, and with the support of a talented new planning team, rich histories of the site have been illuminated that were previously unexamined. A project that is guided by these stories will give Union Pier a sense of place. In other words, the goal remains the same on Union Pier.
On March 5, for the first time in a generation, the S.C. Ports Authority will open Union Pier to the public to facilitate informed public comment on planning for […]
Left: Downtowner Motor Inn, c.1964; Right: College Lodge today Next week, the Board of Architectural Review-Large (BAR) will hear an application for full demolition of College Lodge, located at 159 […]