Community Design addresses the livability of our communities and the ability to live, work and recreate in the same area by placing emphasis on the built and natural environments.

Angel OakA proposed development near Charleston’s historic landmark and wetland areas has sparked intense public…

Boundary Street RedevelopmentBoundary Street redesigned with old Beaufort character

Mega Mall on the OkatieHuge retail development threatens the Okatie Headwaters

Beaufort Regional PlanningBeaufort moves forward with regional planning

Ridgeland gets SmartSmartCode ensures sustainable growth in Ridgeland

Bluffton Township Watershed PlanSprawl development is degrading water quality and making our shellfish unsafe to eat. It is not too…

Johns Island Community Plan and CodeA Smart Code is written for the area of Johns Island within the Urban Growth Boundary and is awaiting…

Dorchester County ZoningDorchester County is revising its zoning standards for the upper county to follow the adoption of their…

Retrofit of SuburbiaThe retrofit of Suburbia describes the repair of conventional suburban settlement patterns and promotion…

Northwest Quadrant ProjectProviding planning tools to bring sustainable infill and redevelopment to Beaufort's historic district

2009 Charleston County ZLDR RevisionCommunity design and rural preservation standards to be revised.