Digital Public Meetings
Make city meetings (public hearings, city council, etcetera) available via live streaming with real time feedback to allow access by more people, including those with families, young people and people with limited mobility.
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Chain/Formula Business Restrictions
Overlay districts in commercial areas that require special review before a chain store can open. This type of land use regulation is in place in San Francisco, Seattle and 15 other cities.
Local Business Placement Incentives
Creating tax or other incentives for landlords to place locally-owned businesses in commercial districts with the goal of maintaining a unique business environment and avoiding ‘Anywhere, USA.’
Create a Heritage Walking Tour in Cannonborough
Facilitate activities and services that will focus on preserving green space with a mission of fostering the development and creation of an American heritage park site, including historical Native American, African American, and Jewish American social, cultural, and economic institutions within the Cannonborough neighborhood and surrounding blocks. Focus will be on institutions and individuals who […]
Public Transit Waiting-Space Enhancements
As Charleston continues to grow, increased public transit will be critical to smart growth. By providing public art and green space around CARTA bus stops, the city would be creating an enticing and inviting experience for riders, compared to many of the unattractive locations (i.e. East Bay/Morrison bus stop across from Sanders-Clyde Creative Arts School).
COMMUNITY POLICING
Promote collaborative partnerships between police and the individuals, neighborhoods, businesses, and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems, and increase effectiveness and trust.
CHARLESTON BENCHES
Allow 10 Charlestonians on an annual basis to choose a place for a Charleston Bench that will have their name on it. This is a variation of the successful New York City Bench scheme.
Charleston Ferry
Wando River and Ashley River corridors between Summerville/North Charleston/City Marina/Mt. Pleasant THE PROJECT Given that the region is anticipating significant population growth in the coming decades, and that no more land is being created here, we must utilize the existing infrastructure to its maximum capacity. Rather than imagine pie-in-the-sky road projects, let’s envision using the […]
Shipwatch Square Redevelopment
THE PROJECT OR INITIATIVE The Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood of North Charleston has been void of a full-service grocery store since the shopping center was shuttered as a result of the navy base closure in the 90s. Despite efforts by local non-profits, the City of North Charleston, and grocery retailers, the area, located at the intersection of Rivers […]
Local Works
THE PROJECT Local Works, an initiative of Lowcountry Local First (LLF), provides low-cost professional workspace for local businesses in a creative and collaborative environment. This open-sector specific hub supports member businesses in need of a regular office environment and fosters a business community ripe for partnerships. As interaction in the community grows, the likelihood of […]