Stepping into the future

Local bridge named one the world’s most beautiful elevated walkways

These 55-foot tall steel arches span 230 feet. | Rendering via @thomasandhutton

We’re digging into an ongoing local development to help bridge the gap between the city + community.

Battery Park Pedestrian Bridge, aka Noisette Creek Pedestrian Bridge, is nearing completion. This North Charleston development was recently named one of the world’s most beautiful elevated walkways.

We’re taking this opportunity to look into the past, present, and future of the project.

Stroll down this 800-foot bridge with views of the creek. |

The past

Revitalization plans for the former Charleston Naval Base have been in the works for about two decades. Plans included a footbridge over Noisette Creek.

In 2019, the city expected to begin working on a pedestrian bridge soon to accommodate the growing popularity of Riverfront Park. The first concrete deck was poured in 2021.

Thomas & Hutton, a multidisciplinary firm, has provided services for the project that include surveying, landscape architecture, structural design, and permitting.

The present

The bridge, currently under construction, is gaining recognition. Architectural Digest included the development on its list of The 11 Most Beautiful Elevated Walkways Through Nature.

The winding structure is 800 linear feet, with two 55-foot-tall steel arches and views of Noisette Creek. It will also include a gathering space over the water.

The project is expected to be completed in about a month and a half, and could open sometime in December. No opening date has been set. Stay tuned for updates.

The bridge will connect Riverfront Park to a new development. |

The future

The bridge will be the first piece of infrastructure to connect the two sides of Noisette Creek, increasing mobility + accessibility.

The structure connects Riverfront Park to a future mixed-use development that would transform part of the former Navy Base with restaurant, residential, and open spaces.

If the bridge opens in 2022, it will join North Charleston the same year that the city turned 50. Here’s to 50 more years.

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Today

Awendaw Green Barn Jam | Wed., Oct. 19 | 5:50-10 p.m. | Sewee Outpost, 4853 U.S. 17 North, Awendaw | $10.00 | Join Awendaw Green every Wednesday at the Barn Jam, an outdoor concert event featuring five different bands performing original music each week.
Dark History: Tragic Love and Tragic Loss Candlelight Tours | Wed., Oct. 19 - Sat., Oct. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth Street, Charleston | $40.00 | It’s history — spooky, tour the Aiken-Rhett House Museum by candlelight with some of the darker and tragic stories of Charleston’s past.*

Thursday

Frankie and the Witch Fingers | Thu., Oct. 20 | 9 p.m. | Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $15.00 - $18.00 | Rock out with this psychedelic indie band at the Pour House.
Meet Me At Midnight: A Taylor Swift Dance Party | Thu., Oct. 20 | 9 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St., Charleston | $19.99 | Bust a move at this dance party to celebrate the midnight release of Taylor Swift’s new album.

Saturday

Charleston Beerfest | Sat., Oct. 22 | 1-7 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston | $20.00 - $80.00 | Charleston Beer Fest is back and expanding with more breweries, more music, bigger acts, more food, and more games and activities.
“Edgar Allan Poe’s Charleston” talk and book signing | Sat., Oct. 22 | 11 a.m. | Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library, PO Box 798 1921 I’On Avenue, Sullivan’s Island | Free | Local author Christopher Byrd Downey shares a chapter in Edgar Allan Poe’s life — copies will be available for sale + signing.
Stingrays Hockey Opening Night | Sat., Oct. 22 | 6:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21.00 | The Stingrays’ 30th-anniversary celebration kicks off on Opening Night — come early for the Bud Light Pregame Tailgate Party from 4-6 p.m.

Sunday

Fall Food Truck Festival | Sun., Oct. 23 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston | Free | Dig into about 20 local food trucks serving everything from vegan eats to seafood and enjoy cocktails and live music by Weigh Station.

Plan Ahead

Fall Festival at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre | Sat., Oct. 29 | 12-3 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Drive, Mount Pleasant | Free | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre invites families, friends, and furry friends to don their best costumes and come celebrate at the annual Fall Festival.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Get in the spirit at Mount Pleasant’s pet-friendly Fall Festival

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Get in the spirit at Mount Pleasant’s pet-friendly Fall Festival 🎃

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Kids dressed up for Halloween sit and stand in a circle outside.

This fun, seasonal celebration has something for everyone. | Photo provided by Mount Pleasant Towne Centre

Gear up boys + ghouls — Fall Festival is almost here. The day of pet + family-friendly festivities is set for Sat., Oct. 29 from 12-3 p.m. at The Oaks at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre.

Charlestonians can enter their four-legged family members for the Pet Costume Contest, and enjoy:

Live music
Instant art-ification
Face painting
Arts + crafts
Balloon animals
Trick-or-Treating
Bounce house and more

Say cheers with beer + wine options and Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails, plus food from Lowcountry Food Trucks. 🍻*

ADD TO CAL

Weather

64º | Sunny | 1% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:26 a.m.
Set: 6:44 p.m.

Tide

Low: 9:48 a.m. + 10:34 p.m.
High: 3:44 a.m. + 4:07 p.m.

Announced

Toadfish Outfitters + Kevin Joseph of Raw Lab, the world’s only omakase raw bar experience, have teamed up for Charleston’s first Oyster Week from Nov. 6-18. Shellebrate with events like the OystoberFEST. The week will benefit Toadfish Conservation Coalition, which rebuilds oyster reefs.

Development

Sharbell Nexton has announced a new project: Atelier Downtown Nexton. Plans include office + commercial condominiums located on 7.41 acres along Brighton Park Boulevard in the Dowtown Nexton community. The project is expected to break ground later this year.

Civic

Andell West is a proposed commercial development at 860 Kiawah Island Pkwy., adjacent to Freshfields Village on Kiawah Island. Submit a comment ahead of the public hearing on Thurs., Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at 4045 Bridge View Dr. in North Charleston. Take the Andell West survey.

Holiday

There’s no place like The Charleston Place for the holidays. The downtown hotel will soon transform into a holiday bazaar with festivities for all ages, like the Santa’s workshop pop-up, nightly “snowfall” in the hotel’s Market Street Circle, and a tree lighting ceremony. See all experiences. ❄️

Active

If you love yoga + holiday lights, don’t miss Starlight Yoga at James Island County Park on Mon., Nov. 7. Participants will get a sneak peek of the Holiday Festival of Lights before the festival officially opens on Fri., Nov. 11, plus a glow-in-the-dark prize. Preregister for Starlight Yoga.

Award

Kiawah River, a waterfront community + the Lowcountry’s first agrihood, received the Grand Award in “Urban and Community Planning” during the 2022 Builder’s Choice Design Awards by Builder Magazine. Pssst: An agrihood is a planned community that integrates agriculture into residential life. 🏆

Number

250. That’s the number of locals who gathered at Folly Beach for the Lung Force Run/Walk last Saturday. The event raised over $85,000 to help the American Lung Association’s efforts to end lung cancer + lung disease. Donate to the cause here. 🫁

Eat

Mexican eatery Maya just revamped its dinner menu. Here are the highlights: Grilled fish tacos on corn tortillas, Short Rib Mole Rojo with slow-braised short rib and rice, and Shrimp Caesar with Cotija cheese. Pair these with a margarita at 479 King St.
You “butter” believe it — butter boards are the latest internet sensation. Try your hand at creating your own masterpiece by picking the perfect base for your board. 🧈*

Seasonal

If you WFH like us, it’s nearly time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy-efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*

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Happy Howl-o-ween

The annual Dogtoberfest on Kiawah Island

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Watch out for the pup-arrazi. | Photo by @charlestonanimalsociety

Dogtoberfest is back this weekend and we’re wagging our tails. On Sat., Oct. 22, bring your furry friend to Freshfields Village for this free annual pet expo from 1-5 p.m.

Look forward to pawsome festivities like an adoptable meet + greet, pet vendors, pet costume contest, music and entertainment, and food and drink vendors. Snag a Dogtoberfest t-shirt here.

Here’s the best part: All event proceeds will benefit local pet rescue organizations including the Charleston Animal Society, Lowcountry Lab Rescue, and Dorchester Paws.

Head to the fest at 165 Village Green Ln. on Kiawah Island.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: I live for all things spooky, so naturally I’ll be creeping it real at the Halloween Market this weekend. On Sat., Oct. 22, sneak over to Container Bar on the Upper Peninsula to shop fall goods and art.

I’ve got goosebumps over vendors like Head Trauma Vintage and Oh My Crystals. Find the market at 2130 Mt. Pleasant St. from 2-6 p.m. 👀

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Follow our guide to the Coastal Carolina Fair, here.

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Editorial: Alexandra Garian, Tatum Jacaruso, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Kaylee Holland, Ashlea Hearn, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop,cquestion, or feedback.

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