OVERVIEW – Highway 61 is a historic thoroughfare sheltered by a dense tree canopy that runs parallel to the Ashley River. In recognition of its significance, a portion of the […]

West elevation of proposed building, facing President Street  A major mixed-use, student housing development at the corner of Cannon and Presidents Streets is up for initial review at the Board […]

The City of Charleston is asking City Council to approve more than $500,000 to fund the partial demolition of the c. 1935 St. Julian Devine Community Center smokestacks to 60ft. in […]

Last night, City Council gave first reading to the Laurel Island PUD, despite the community’s objections to the lack of public engagement and call for further refinement of the PUD. […]

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). […]

Background In late August, the Preservation Society learned the twin smokestacks at St. Julian Devine Community Center were ordered down by the City Building Official, citing concern for their structural […]