February 4, 2010 Special Planning Commission Meeting
A special meeting of the City of Charleston Planning Commission will occur on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5:00pm
Note: Item # 3 (Bluff View PUD) has been deferred
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Have You Been Comp'd?
UPDATE:
Thanks to everyone who "got comp'd" by attending one of the public input meetings over the past 2 weeks. There is still opportunity to give us your input by taking the
Online Survey or emailing us.
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Bicycle "Visioning" Workshop
The City of Charleston along with the Clemson Architecture Center in Charleston are hosting a Bicycle "Visioning" Workshop. The public are invited to join designers, planners & cyclists for a drop-in session to explore bicycle routes, parking & policies.
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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 Code
Zoning on Johns Island is about to change. A new Johns Island Code is being developed to serve the unique characteristics of the area within the Urban Growth Boundary. The code will reflect recommendations made in the 2007 Johns Island Community Plan and will guide future development patterns.
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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 City is organized complexity. --Jane Jacobs
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