Hello Thursday.
April 25 2024
A few months ago, we told you all about the Charleston City Plan — also called the Comprehensive Plan — which outlines the community’s vision for how Charleston should look in 2030.
This week, City Council members voted unanimously on final approval of the plan — making it the first in the state to limit new development in areas with high flood risk + encourage development in areas with lower flood risk.
Here are the updates + revisions:
- A recommendation was added to the Land Use element regarding an overlay district for the section of Ashley River Road between Magwood Drive + Church Creek.
- Land Use Recommendation 13 was updated to emphasize the importance of working with existing entitled developments to implement recommendations of the City Plan Land + Water Analysis. Both of these updates can be found on page 129 under Recommendations 12 and 13.
- The Union Pier area is now designated as a "Future Planning Area,” defined in the plan as “areas for which there is not a definite land use recommendation in this document, but that would be subject to further public planning activities before any development approvals would occur.”
- The area that is known as "Four Corners" has been changed from "Neighborhood" Future Land Use designation to "City Centers” Future Land Use designation. You can find the updated information and maps for both of these changes on page 114 of the plan.
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Today
- Live Under the Oaks | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Towne Center | Free | Rock out with Wombat Junction + enjoy bites from local food trucks and drinks from Burtons Grill — chairs and blankets recommended.
- Wind Down at WestEdge | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 5-8 p.m. | WestEdge Charleston, 22 WestEdge | Free | Enjoy the cooler weather with live music, happy hour specials, drink deals + an outdoor space to relax.
- Paws on the Patio | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Dashi, 1262 Remount Rd., North Charleston | Free | It’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Night — bring your 4-legged friend for beers from Revelry Brewing and food from Dashi + treat your dog to a pup pop. 🐶
Friday
- Lowcountry Ecology Tour | Fri., Oct. 15 | 9-10:30 a.m. | The Dill Sanctuary, 1163 Riverland Dr. | $20+ | Join the Charleston Museum’s National History Curator on an educational walk exploring the Lowcountry’s native ecosystem. 🌿
Saturday
- Mt. Joy & Trampled by Turtles | Sat., Oct. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | The Woodlands Nature Reserve | $39.50+ | Rock out with the “Silver Lining” singers as they continue their fall tour.
- Walter O. Evans on Romare Bearden | Sat., Oct. 16 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Gibbes Museum of Art | $10+ | It's the opening weekend of the exhibition “Romare Bearden: Abstraction” — join Walter O. Evans for a special presentation of this 1800s-1900s Black artwork collection. 🖼
- Fall Crafts Festival | Sat., Oct. 16 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Antiques & Artisans Village, 619 Old Trolley Rd., Summerville | Free | Shop for fall goodies from local crafters, artisans + artists.
- Charleston Brewery District Free Trolley | Sat., Oct. 16 | 1-9 p.m. | Multiple locations | Free | Hop on and off this free trolley + explore 10 of Charleston’s favorite breweries.
Sunday
- Children’s Day Festival | Sun., Oct. 17 | 12-5 p.m. | Park West Recreation Complex, 1251 Park West Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | Free | Enjoy carnival rides, inflatable slides, live entertainment, face painting + concessions to support East Cooper Schools.
- Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown | Sun., Oct. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $25+ | Back up your favorite band with this musical showdown that’s guaranteed to get you on your feet. 🎤
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Weather
- 83º | Partly cloudy | 9% chance of rain ☁️
Sunrise + Sunset
- Rise: 7:22 a.m.
- Set: 6:49 p.m.
Tide
- Low: 9:25 a.m. + 10:17 p.m.
- High: 3:12 a.m. + 4:04 p.m.
Festival
- The Holiday Festival of Lights is returning to James Island County Park from Nov. 12-Dec. 3 from 5:30-10 p.m. each evening. This year's festival will include train rides, marshmallow roasting, a dancing light display, and a climbing wall. Santa’s Village will also be open starting Nov. 19 and Santa Claus will be available for photos. 🎅
Civic
- North Charleston plans to use $25 million in proceeds from a recent bond sale to address + pay for infrastructure improvements, with new sidewalks being a top priority for many. The money will be split evenly between North Charleston’s 10 districts. Planning is still in the beginning stages. (The Post and Courier)
Open
- Chucktown Brewery — a new a full-service restaurant with an in-house brewery, a full bar, and craft cocktail menu — is now open in downtown Charleston at 337 King St., the former Kickin’ Chicken space. 🍻
CofC
- The College of Charleston is set to unveil a new solar pavilion this Friday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. at 65 Coming St. — near the Higdon Student Leadership Center. During the unveiling, officials will commemorate the Indigenous + enslaved peoples who lived and worked in the area. The solar pavilion project was partially funded by a $10,000 mini-grant from the Department of Energy. (The Post and Courier)
Number
- 13,064. The number of rail moves for SC Ports Inland Port Greer in September. This is a record for containers handled by the port. Did you know — SC Ports creates 1 in 10 jobs in SC and generates ~$63.4 billion in annual economic impact. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Eat
- The Longboard on Sullivan’s Island (2213-B, Middle St.) has expanded its menu + is now open daily, with happy hour and an oyster menu from 3-5 p.m., dinner service from 3-10 p.m., and bar service until 11 p.m. Stay tuned for brunch hours. 🦪
- It’s officially football season, and you know what that means… time for buffalo chicken dip. Bookmark this tasty, kick-off-ready recipe to be the MVP of your next tailgate. 🏈 Ⓟ
Cause
- Jeff Cook Real Estate is sponsoring 100 animal adoptions at the Charleston Animal Society from Oct. 16-23. Charleston Animal Society hopes to find fur-ever homes for all 100 animals. Ready to adopt? Here are the animals looking for a new home. 🐾
Travel
- SC drivers can now support cancer research after Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette, members of MUSC, and other SC medical partners introduced the new Drivers for a Cure Special License plates. View all of the special driver’s license plate options + find your nearest DMV location here. 🚗
Health
- Looking to choose or change your primary care doctor? MUSC’s Dr. Danielle Scheurer outlines things to keep in mind, including questions to ask a physician you are meeting for the first time. Ⓟ
Conde Nast Traveler released a list of the “Top Hotels in Charleston” as part of the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The French Quarter Inn, The Spectator Hotel, and Charleston Place rounded out the top 3 spots. Check out the full list + plan your next staycation.
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