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Updates on Patriots Annex, a mixed-use project planned for Mount Pleasant

This waterfront work, live, and play project aims to bring marinas, offices, hotels + tourist attractions, restaurants, parks, and homes to the area.

This conceptual illustration depicts a mixed-use development adjacent to a waterfront. The layout features a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, including mid-rise apartment buildings, retail shops, green courtyards, and community gathering areas. Tree-lined streets and pedestrian pathways promote walkability, while parking areas are discreetly integrated. A marina or dock extends into the water, enhancing the coastal appeal. Architectural styles blend modern and traditional elements, creating a welcoming village-like atmosphere. The surrounding landscape includes lush greenery and open space, providing a natural buffer between structures and the shoreline.

The plan for the area blends residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.

Rendering provided by the Town of Mount Pleasant

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.

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Money made from this area will help maintain the USS Yorktown and USS Laffey.

Rendering provided by Mount Pleasant Town Council

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.

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