Charleston Livability
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Homes on The Battery
The Battery, a seawall and promenade, defines Charleston’s southern boundary. It has a long history of construction, destruction, and expansion since the 1720s. The Battery consists of two sections: the High Battery and the Low Battery, each with different heights and eras. It is home to many historic and grand homes, as well as the public park White Point Garden.
The Bridges of Charleston County
Charleston’s bridges: connecting the city and its islands with history and architecture. Discover the stories behind the Ravenel Bridge, the Legare Bridge, the Ben Sawyer Bridge, and more. Enjoy the views they offer of the city, the harbor, and the creeks and waterways.
New Flood Zone Maps
Updated flood zone maps for Charleston County will take effect in January 20211. The maps are based on more accurate data and methods that reflect the flood risks from storm surge, rainfall, and tidal forces2. The maps will impact homeowners and insurance rates, with some properties seeing lower rates and others seeing higher rates.
A Town Center for Mount Pleasant
Coleman Boulevard is the main street of Mount Pleasant, SC. It evolved from a colonial road to a suburban highway, and then to a more urban and attractive corridor. Through a long history of construction and expansion, the urbanization of Coleman Boulevard faces challenges and controversies from different groups of residents and business owners.
An Upper Peninsula Flatiron Building
The proposed Montford Building will feature ground floor amenities, a rooftop restaurant and pool lounge, and 191 rooms, contributing to the revitalization of the underutilized entrance to Charleston.
This design was popularized in the late 1800s due to the use of steel frames, enabling buildings on oddly shaped parcels to maximize coverage.
After Hugo: A Stronger Charleston
Charleston became stronger after Hurricane Hugo in 1989 by improving its building codes, ecosystems, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and economic diversity. Measures were taken to reduce the vulnerability and enhance the resilience of the Lowcountry to future storms.
French Cuisine of the Lowcountry
Our current experience of Lowcountry French presents somewhere on the spectrum of French rustic/Gullah traditional Parisian patisserie/East Bay café.
Should Second Sunday on King Street be Every Day?
Would it be feasible and beneficial to extend the pedestrian-first concept of Second Sunday to every day?
The Charleston Single House
The design, function, and history of the Charleston Single House – including a guide to its modern forms and how to purchase a home for sale.
Active Streets: Liberty Center
A proposed a plan to revamp the street level at 151 Meeting Street by activating its covered walkway flanked by stone pillars, which is already continuous with the city sidewalk beyond it.
A Walkable Downtown for Goose Creek
The central village would be a vibrant urban core of shops, restaurants, residences, and offices with plenty of green space, all to enhance the livability of Goose Creek.
Shrimp & Grits
Indulge in the flavors of Charleston’s iconic shrimp and grits, a delightful Southern fusion that showcases the city’s rich culinary heritage. My own take on this Lowcountry staple is a harmony of savory shrimp and creamy grits, a beloved symbol of the region’s vibrant food scene and cultural traditions.