A possible rezoning for Patriots Annex, a waterfront development at Patriots Point, was postponed at a recent Mount Pleasant Town Council meeting. The project is currently zoned as a WG-C, Cooper River Waterfront Gateway District, and could be changed to Patriots Annex PD, a Planned Development District Ordinance.
Several community members shared concerns at the meeting on Tuesday, April 8, and emphasized why they thought it was important to maintain public accessibility to waterfront areas. The council said they needed additional information and community input before moving forward.
What is Patriots Annex? An upcoming waterfront development at Patriots Point, spanning more than 30 acres. Once complete, the project will offer locals and visitors a space to relax, dine, and work.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store for Patriots Annex: a mix of homes, dining, docks + pedestrian paths, and hotels — plus a conference center, amphitheater, and more.
Back in October 2022, Bennett Hospitality and the Patriots Point Development Authority Board held a groundbreaking ceremony. The project, which was initially approved by state supervisors, aims to boost tourism and economic growth in the area.
A study conducted by the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business projects that once the Patriots Point Annex project is completed, it will bring in $400 million in revenue — the study also found the area would create around 3,000 permanent jobs and $130 million in labor income.
