Growth and Development

Last week, a team of HCF staffers had the pleasure of attending the National Trust’s annual preservation conference in New Orleans. As always, it was an excellent opportunity to network with old colleagues, meet new folks doing interesting things around the country, and get the overall temperature of the national preservation movement. It also serves as an important benchmarking exercise—how does Historic Charleston stack up to the rest of the country and the Trust’s priorities?

Charleston City Council took a major step toward the transformative redevelopment of Union Pier, with final approval to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. The work ahead may be challenging, but with the support of our community, this vision for Union Pier is finally within reach.

An update from Winslow Hastie, October 2024: Hurricane season reminds us of the devastation they can cause, and while the Lowcountry has been spared so far, we remain cautious as the season continues. Meanwhile, at home, the controversial 295 Calhoun apartment project has received conceptual approval, despite concerns about its scale and fit within downtown Charleston's urban fabric and HCF debuts its new Development Map and website.