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A peek into three Charleston development projects

One James Island + two West Ashley projects are moving forward.

January 26, 2024 • 
Callie Putnam
Three renderings that lay out plans for proposed development in Charleston.

The projects will head Charleston’s Technical Review Committee + beginning the permitting process.

Photo by City of Charleston Design Review Board (AAG Architects for Vista 26, LLC, E+H Architects, P.C., Coast Architects)

Development projects to alleviate and accommodate a growing Charleston population could soon be on the way. The City of Charleston Design Review Board granted preliminary approval to a school, fast food restaurant, and car wash + retail shops.

  • Goddard Preschool is planned for 1137 Folly Rd., Charleston.
  • Chick-fil-A is planned for 1000 Floyd Dr., Charleston (West Ashley Circle area).
  • Time To Shine Car Wash + retail shops are planned for 1030 Floyd Dr., Charleston.

The projects will head Charleston’s Technical Review Committee + beginning the permitting process.

Get involved with the future development of the city and attend the next Design Review Board meeting. They are held on the first + third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. The next meeting is on Monday, Feb. 5.

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