West Ashley will soon be home to a new community hub, dubbed Ashley Landing. This long-awaited revitalization project, located just off Sumar Street, has been years in the making. The city first acquired part of the site back in 2017, and the Charleston City Council approved the project in September 2024.
The mixed-use space will total 35 acres, including the 3-acre former Piggly Wiggly + the 32-acre Ashley Landing site. Once finished, the project will boast 240,000 sqft of retail and restaurants, 285 multifamily units, 100 townhomes, and almost an acre of communal green space — browse the plans. “This site will serve as a one-stop shop for West Ashley. Neighbors will be able to get their groceries, enjoy a meal, and relax in park space with their families without needing to drive to various locations,” said Mayor Cogswell in a press release.
When it comes to funding, ABC News 4 reports that the city is pledging $45 million, Edens is contributing $300 million, and that public funds will be focused on infrastructure. They also say Edens is required to conduct a traffic impact study for the project, and that nine acres of stormwater retention will be built to mitigate flooding in the area.
Wednesday, May 7, City of Charleston leaders and project developer EDENS are inviting the community to the future site for a groundbreaking + to celebrate the start of the redevelopment project. Construction is set to begin this summer and is expected to wrap up within 18 months.
