Did you know that the historic neighborhoods of Hampton Park, Wagner Terrace, and South Windermere are not exclusive single-family areas? These neighborhoods are great examples of "The Missing Middle," a nationwide movement to allow - again - for a mixture of living styles in one neighborhood. Read more about this possible solution (one of many) for housing issues in Charleston. 

Many communities throughout Charleston are already struggling with the adverse effects of regular and severe flooding. With sea level rise and climate change, it is important that we plan not only to improve existing challenges with flooding, but to prepare for future challenges. This post provides an overview of the Land & Water Analysis completed by Waggonner & Ball, the Water Institute of the Gulf, Robinson Design Engineers and Surculus Design.

In this post, we share findings about our existing housing stock compared with household incomes across the city. These findings are from the Housing Analysis we conducted with Community Data Platforms as part of our efforts to better understand the problem of affordability in Charleston.

In this post, we share findings about the cost of housing and transportation in Charleston. These findings are from the Housing Analysis we conducted with Community Data Platforms as part of our efforts to better understand the problem of affordability in Charleston.

In the first round of engagement that took place August-November 2020, over 3,000 residents participated directly in efforts to define existing conditions and establish a shared vision. In part 2, we provide an overview of the qualitative survey results from listening sessions and open-ended survey responses.

In the first round of engagement that took place August-November 2020, over 3,000 residents participated directly in efforts to define existing conditions and establish a shared vision. In part 1, we provide an overview of the quantitative survey results.

When staff sat down to begin planning for the plan – yes, us planners can’t get enough of planning – we started by researching other plans that were exemplary; not just in how they addressed challenges such as flooding, housing and equity – but also in the plan process and final document itself. Read on to learn more about some of the plans that made an impression and inspired our ongoing efforts.

Few people are more excited about the development of the Charleston City Plan than Jacob, and the prospect of leaving in the midst of this project has been difficult for him. In that spirit, AJ Davis of Community Solutions Consulting and a member of the City Plan Engagement Team, sat down to speak to Jacob about his vision for the City and advice for all of us involved in shaping the City Plan.