Charleston Mayor Cogswell says the site will serve as a one-stop shop for West Ashley. | Rendering provided by EDENS
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 project is expected to be completed within 18 months.
Rendering provided by EDENS
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.
The project was officially approved by the Charleston City Council in September 2024.
Rendering provided by The Middleton Group
Tomorrow, 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.
Play Dayz | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre | Free, but registration is required | Kids ages 10 and younger are invited to enjoy activities, arts, crafts, and snacks.
Getting Started with Genealogy | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Center for Family History | Included with museum admission | Learn how you can explore tracing your family’s roots.
Native Plants for Butterflies in Your Lowcountry Yard | 2-3 p.m. | Charleston County Public Library, Wando Mount Pleasant | Free | Stop by to learn tips from local master gardeners on how to make your yard butterfly-friendly.
Mosaics and Mimosas | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | KISS Cafe, Johns Island | $55 | Sip mimosas while creating mosaics with Therese from TaG Makes.
Wednesday, May 7
Inclusive Superhero Dance Party | 6-8 p.m. | The Cooper River Room at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park | $4 | Everyone is invited to dance, snack, and enjoy refreshments at this inclusive dance party
Righteous Gemstones Trivia | 7 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten | Price of purchase | Gather your squad and prove you’re the most righteous fan out — plus, enjoy free tequila tastings, prizes, merch, and a special appearance by Don Gato.
Alice Cooper | 8 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | $46+ | The “Godfather of Shock Rock,” Alice Cooper, is bringing his “Too Close for Comfort” tour to the 843.
Thursday, May 8
North Charleston Farmers Market | 3-7 p.m. | Park Circle Pavilion, North Charleston | Price of purchase | Join the opening day of the North Charleston Farmers Market, offering local produce, art + crafts, and specialty foods.
Charleston Park Conservancy — Music in the Park | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Corinne Jones Playground (Hester Park) | Free | Join for an evening of great music, food, and community — don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets.
Jewelry Making Class with Senaa Soul | 6 p.m. | Little Palm | $85 | Create your own piece of jewelry with Senaa Soul using charms inspired by Charleston.
If you’re preparing for a beach day on Folly, you might want to plan for a longer commute. This month marks the start of the island’s stormwater drain system improvement project. The updates will take place on Center Street and several streets known to flood. (The Post and Courier)
Community
May is Mobility Month, and Charleston Moves is celebrating its 20th anniversary. You can celebrate with the team at several events throughout the month. The next event, “What’s Under the Streets of Charleston?” is tomorrow, May 7, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Charleston County Public Library’s main branch.
Drink
Get ready for some guilt-free sipping. Home Team BBQ’s mixologist Anna Lazaridis has added three new zero-proof cocktails to the menu. Pro tip: The new drinks are only available at the downtown location. We’re eyeing the Three Times Slower, which features coconut water, matcha, coconut, lime, and pineapple.
Concert
Anyone else “Really Really” excited Kevin Gates is coming to town with his “THE AMILIO TOUR?” Gates will perform at the North Charleston Coliseum on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m.
Try This
Treat yourself and the maternal figure in your life this Saturday, May 10, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Local Artist + Florist Pop-Up at Wine & Company. The celebration will feature local artist Danielle Cather-Cohen + florist Katie Buds.
Announced
The Charleston Symphony has announced cellist Zuill Bailey as its new Artist-in-Residence for the 2025-2026 season. The Grammy Award-winning artist will be featured in programs, orchestral masterworks performances, and community engagement initiatives.
To celebrate Small Business Week, we’re offering small business owners 20% off purchases in our Self-Service Ad Portal. Use the discount code SMALLBIZ at checkout through Sunday, May 11.
Travel
Manifest your best summer yet: Score this rare ~$1,000 travel card bonus and plan your dream beach vacation in a hydrangea-enveloped coastal mansion worthy of a cameo in “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” (Swoons.)*
Bad ads are a $1.3 trillion problem. And we all know bad ads: The creepy ones. The irrelevant offers. The cringe graphics. Enter RAD Intel. Their AI is boosting marketing results by 3.5x for Fortune 1000 companies. And you can invest at their current share price... only until May 8.†‡*
Category
Small Biz
Get your home ready for summer
Call orderlysc to edit, organize, and maintain order in your home. | Photo by Jennings King Photography
Want to spend more time outdoors in the Lowcountry sunshine, and less time crossing tasks off your chores list? Consider reaching out to one of these seven Charleston small businesses that will help get your home ready for summer without tying up your free time.
Housekeeping Orderly SC | Need help moving, staging your home, or just getting organized? Call this team to experience the three-step process and keep your space tidy.
Home care First Choice HVAC | Lowcountry summers can be brutal; call this team, which serves Mount Pleasant and Charleston, for your air conditioning needs. Pro tip: They also handle heating, plumbing, and gas issues.
Pool care Tillman Pool Services | Schedule your cleaning and chemical checks on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, plus you can also have your equipment serviced. Keep this team in mind if you need repairs or leak detection done. Fun fact: This business is run by a full-time teacher.
Support small businesses from across the globe with one-of-a-kind products from Etsy. We love this customizable burger stamp for leveling up summer grill outs. Bonus: The artisan seller also offers a custom ice stamp so you can elevate upcoming cocktail nights.
Sip, sip, hooray, you can now drink your skincare — well, kind of. Alcove Market is partnering with LINNÉ Botanicals to introduce the Green Clean smoothie. It features a blend of banana, spinach, collagen, spirulina, almond milk, orange juice, fresh ginger, turmeric, and dates — you have until Friday, June 20, to try it out.
}})
