2024 marked a year of stabilization and recalibration for Charleston’s real estate market. We witnessed a cooling from the pandemic-driven frenzy, with sales volumes finding a new equilibrium and inventory gradually recovering.
These are the bridges that define Charleston, discovering the stories etched into their very foundations, and the profound impact they continue to have on the lives of those who call this charming city their home.
The Charleston Single House, unique to Charleston, SC, features a narrow, side-facing layout influenced by Caribbean architecture. Key design elements include side piazzas and central hallways. This style maximizes lot use, improves ventilation, and offers fire protection, reflecting historical and cultural adaptation.
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.
Charleston’s musical heartbeat isn’t confined to clubs. A dynamic festival scene explodes throughout the year, offering experiences as diverse as the city itself. From jazz-drenched Piccolo Spoleto to the boat-rocking High Water Fest, each festival pulses with unique rhythms, ensuring music lovers find their perfect Charleston soundtrack.
Once the ornaments are tucked away and the lights rolled up, decide what to do with your tree. If you live in Charleston County you’re in luck because not only is it pretty effortless, but also the tree is completely recycled.
The postage stamps, ranging from the Charleston Sesquicentennial in 1930 to the Poinsettia Day stamp in 2013, vividly depict significant events, landmarks, and cultural elements that define South Carolina.
A transformative project through the center of the peninsula of Downtown Charleston is in the works – a linear park reconnecting neighborhoods, existing infrastructure, and the natural beauty of Charleston.
Charleston combats tidal flooding by installing check valves in stormwater drains, effectively reducing street flooding during high tides. Early results are promising, and the city plans broader implementation.
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.
The West Ashley Greenway accommodates walkers, joggers, cyclists, and naturalists through more than ten miles of linear park, connecting a number of neighborhoods and business centers. Its path parallels that of Savannah Highway.
Non-native invasive plants have taken up residence across our landscape and have proven to be very difficult to control in many cases.
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.
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.
McNair’s story is a testament to the transformative power of education, a beacon of hope for young minds across South Carolina, and a constant reminder that even in the face of adversity, the sky is not the limit; it is the beginning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The sources and quality of the drinking water in and around Charleston, addressing pollution and treatment.
