Livability

Charleston Does Not Need More Hotels
Advocacy
Charleston Does Not Need More Hotels
HCF has been working for decades to strike a healthy balance between neighborhood vitality, residential livability, and responsible tourism. The latest challenge to this balancing act is the threat of new hotel proposals for properties not currently zoned for accommodation uses. For example, the proposal at the April 16th Planning Commission requests an extension of the Accommodations Overlay Zone to allow for a hotel at 529-537 Meeting Street – if allowed, this extension could create a detrimental precedent.
April 15, 2025
Growth and Development
Livability
Tourism Management
Peninsula Plan
HCF goes to DC for Advocacy Week 2025
Advocacy
HCF goes to DC for Advocacy Week 2025
Historic Charleston Foundation led the charge during the 2025 National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week on Capitol Hill in early March, catch up with our Advocacy Team to learn more.
March 31, 2025
Growth and Development
Livability
Peninsula Plan
Winslow's Word: December 2024
HCF News
Winslow's Word: December 2024
A word from Winslow Hastie, President & CEO, reflecting on HCF's work over 2024, and looking ahead to 2025. Browse HCF's 2024 Impact Report to dive deeper into our work in preservation, advocacy, and the two historic house museums this year.
December 12, 2024
Union Pier
Growth and Development
Flooding
Livability
Tourism Management
Wiping the Slate Clean: HCF Challenges Line St “Toilet Paper Tower”
Advocacy
Wiping the Slate Clean: HCF Challenges Line St “Toilet Paper Tower”
Affectionately known in Charleston as the “Toilet Paper Tower” HCF receives a reply from the State Historic Preservation Office and the FCC regarding the tower's design.
December 12, 2024
Growth and Development
Livability
Union Pier Update: TIF Approved
Advocacy
Union Pier Update: TIF Approved
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.
November 7, 2024
Union Pier
Growth and Development
Livability
Winslow's Word: October 2024
HCF News
Winslow's Word: October 2024
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.
October 16, 2024
Growth and Development
Livability
Tourism Management
Winslow's Word
Winslow's Word: February 2023
HCF News
Winslow's Word: February 2023
February 1, 2023
Livability
Tourism Management
Winslow's Word
Historic Preservation Under Fire
Preservation
Historic Preservation Under Fire
February 13, 2020
Affordable Housing
Livability
Short Term Rental Enforcement Update
Advocacy
Short Term Rental Enforcement Update
November 7, 2018
Short Term Rentals
Livability
Short Term Rental Ordinance Takes Effect
Advocacy
Short Term Rental Ordinance Takes Effect
July 9, 2018
Short Term Rentals
Livability
Short-Term Rental Hurdles Still Remain
Advocacy
Short-Term Rental Hurdles Still Remain
April 11, 2018
Short Term Rentals
Livability
Short-Term Rental Update
Advocacy
Short-Term Rental Update
October 23, 2017
Short Term Rentals
Livability