2010 Century V Plan Update
A draft document of the 2010 Update of the Century V Plan is now available to download or view online.
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September 7, 2010 Special Planning Commission Meeting
A special meeting of the City of Charleston Planning Commission will occur on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 12:00 noon to review and discuss the draft Century V Plan (City Comprehensive Plan).
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New West Ashley Greenway Plan
The City of Charleston recently unveiled a new vision for the West Ashley Greenway. The plan includes a detailed description of each unique segment of the 8-mile long greenway and proposed improvements along it.
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Charleston Green Plan
Just as 20th century Charlestonians are remembered for preserving our magnificent buildings, 21st century Charlestonians will be remembered for protecting this region’s landscape and natural systems through the Charleston Green Plan. Prosperity and sustainability go hand in hand.
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Calhoun Street Corridor Study
The City of Charleston's Department of Planning, Preservation, and Sustainabilty recently completed a special area master plan for the Calhoum Street-East/Cooper River Waterfront Area of the City.
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Johns Island Community Plan
The Johns Island Community Plan is now available for download. The plan was ratified by City Council in November 2007.
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Long Savannah Plans Available for Review
A unique opportunity for creating an urban edge to the City--while providing residents with new places to live, work, shop and go to school--is developing in the outer portions of West Ashley.
The Long Savannah development team has submitted final plans for review by the City of Charleston. The
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Did You Know...?
One EPA report indicates higher density development has much less impact on water quality than sprawling, suburban development. Check out the report at the
EPA website.
Daily View - Free Parking
This is the bicycle rack at Fleet Landing, a new restaurant on the Cooper River downtown. Bicycling can combine convenience and recreation. Providing facilities for bicycles and pedestrians is an important part of any transportation network plan.
Daily Message
The majority of the sprawl in this country is produced by those who are fleeing from sprawl. --Alex Krieger
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