Navy Yard Charleston has begun the redevelopment of two historic storehouses, dubbed Storehouses 8 and 9, on the former Naval base in North Charleston. Read up on the history of the base dating back to 1901, here .
Set to open in 2024, the storehouses are expected to transform into shops, offices, restaurants, live-work spaces, and apartments as part of a multi-phase plan to restore a portion of the property into a mixed-use neighborhood. Here’s an overview of the master plan
by the numbers:
- 70+. The acreage of the property set to be transformed
- 12. Historic buildings outlined, including the “Three Sisters ” warehouses and the Navy Hospital . According to the website , the former Navy Hospital is expected to serve as apartments and live-work spaces.
- 2,400+. Residential units that may be incorporated
- 3,500,000. The square footage of expected shopping, dining, office, and residential space
Take a look at Storehouse Row.
Image courtesy of Navy Yard Charleston
Where are we now?
Storehouse Row
, the focus of the redevelopment phase that has broken ground, includes the restoration of Storehouses 8 and 9. Here’s what this entails:
- Storehouse 8: This 40,000-sqft building is expected to be repurposed into offices, event space, and a restaurant. Originally constructed in 1906, plans include reconditioning early details including trim, flooring, and hallways.
- Storehouse 9 : Built in 1918, this 67,000-sqft building is set to include ground-floor shops and restaurants, 86 live-work units, and a rooftop restaurant. Eight of the live-work units are expected to be “geared to makers and artisans.”
Recognized as Storehouse 8.5, a new restaurant space is also slated to be developed between the two buildings, featuring outdoor dining and an event lawn.
Pictured above is Storehouse 8.
| Image courtesy of Navy Yard Charleston
Who’s involved?
The development team has partnered with community organizations including Historic Charleston Foundation . Navy Hospital redevelopment plans may feature a neighborhood employment program offering residents project-specific positions.