Magnolia Development to Begin This Fall

The Chamber's Charleston Area Business Council hosted a meeting last week with guest speaker, Josh Martin, AICP, CNU, director of planning, preservation and economic innovation for the City of Charleston to discuss the Magnolia Development project. In 2003, the City worked with residents and other stakeholders on a plan for the Charleston Neck Area. Using this plan as a guide, the developers of Magnolia created a conceptual development plan. In June, Charleston's Planning Commission approved the concept plan for Magnolia, a 216-acre development with up to 4,400 homes.

Led by Robert Clement and Terry Shook, the Magnolia Development Group aims to transform the peninsula's Neck into a vibrant, environmentally safe area of businesses, parks and residential neighborhoods. Magnolia would be what's known as an urban infill project, a plan to redevelop within a city rather than replacing green spaces with new suburban development. Plans are to begin this fall. Magnolia will also include 24 acres of public park, walking paths and public water access.

source: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce