March 29th, 2009 by Currie
Anyone who has lived in Charleston for over 10 years or if you have friends who have lived here for that long, you have undoubtedly had this conversation. To that I would like to remind everyone: This is still going on! The fact is, the reasons people made fortunes buying houses in less than fortunate areas is that Charleston is growing. The closer to the center of downtown the more security you have with your investment. That’s why people who bought homes on Bogard St in 1989 for $80k (like my father) are amazed to see a million dollar price tag on the same property today. Contrary to popular belief, Charleston prices are not going down. Take Elliotborough for example. Two years ago some friends of mine bought a little defunct shoe shop for $200k, now it is leased to the Charleston Paper Company! The commercial corridor has just begun to establish itself! The corridor now has a website www.cannonelliot.com, it is still under construction but a business owners association is also in the works and with the city planning the street scape and the two way traffic change soon to come; we are in for a dramatic transformation!
Pink House on Spring by William McCullough
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March 24th, 2009 by Currie
This spring it seems that businesses are sprouting up faster than the daffodils on Cannon. Blossoms Events is the latest. The team at Blossoms came in from Myrells Inlet, Sc where they have their headquarters. They specialize in creating event flowers worthy of royalty. They have taken up the tiny freedman’s cottage at 82 & 1/2 Cannon with the kind of enthusiasm, attention to detail and good taste that they bring to their occasions. The newly landscaped yard and flower garden for fresh cut bouquets are to die for. If you are planning a simple or elaborate wedding and love the most fantastic blossoms then don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation, it is worth it if only to check out their truly one of a kind location! To view examples and find out more visit www.blossomsevents.com
Blossoms events florist opens at 82 & 1/2 Cannon St, downtown Charleston Sc
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March 24th, 2009 by Currie
Mia Pomodori opens on Rutledge at Cannon St, downtown Charleston Sc
Great news for the Elliotborough neighborhood! This former location of Dave’s Seafood has undergone a major facelift but still maintains the new world Charleston charm. The owners, second and third generation italians from Brooklyn, are spinning the dough with family recipes and high quality ingredients! We had cesar salads and the house bianca! Wow, thin crispy crust unlike anything else in town and arguably Charleston’s best cesar salad! Mia Pomodori and Elliotborough, now that’s amore! Check out their menu and hours online at www.miapomodori.com
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March 11th, 2009 by Currie
Magnolia Development pushes forward with bridge to Wagener Terrace
| Magnolia is a new, mixed-use community planned for the Charleston Peninsula. The project has been shaped by significant public input to be respectful of Peninsula’s history, environment, and nearby neighborhoods. Magnolia is the largest infill development in Charleston’s history – as many as 4,400 new residential units and up to 2.5 million square feet of commercial space will be built at Magnolia. |
The development will offer residential opportunities for a cross section of society, as well as retail shops, restaurants, hotels, offices, and corporate headquarters. The Magnolia plan incorporates the urban design principles that make Charleston a unique city. Great streets, parks, green space, plazas, and waterfront access define the public realm and provide the foundation for the high quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
visit the website for more information about this bold new development |
Charleston Sc neck area map of redevelopment
Click on this link to read an article from the P&C on the development
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March 10th, 2009 by Currie
5 Houses for sale in the neighborhood near or on Cannon St. open-house-cannonborough are open for viewing on Thursday March 12th from 11:30 to 1pm.
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March 2nd, 2009 by Currie
The following is my list of FREE things to do in Charleston, if you can think of some that I haven’t mentioned here please comment on the blog:
1. Walk the Bridge. Directions: Take East Bay St towards the Bridge take a left on Cooper St. and the first right into the parking lot (do not leave valuables in your car!!), then walk back down to the light at Cooper and East Bay, cross East Bay and turn left heading up the pedestrian ramp, and onto the bridge. Stay in the left lane and watch for bikers on the outside. No pets! The bridge is 2.5 miles across, so a two and from journey is 5 miles with a nice upward grade on the Mt. Pleasant side.
walk the cooper river bridge for great views and exercise!
2. Picnic at White Point Gardens, okay, I know this one’s a little touristy, but sometimes it is fun to be a tourist in your own town. Admission to the park is free, but you must provide your own food.
White Point Gardens Charleston Sc
3. Frisbee Golf at Hampton Park: Hampton Park is my favorite park in town, it once was the site of a race track and the road around (the race track itself) the park is a mile long. Along with frisbee golf they also have a walking/jogging trail with little exercise stations like pull up bars and various other ways of improving your fitness. Dogs allowed, ducks to feed, picnic tables and the best ancient oak trees for climbing in town.
Hampton Park Gazebo, Charleston Sc
A good place to take photos and paint and draw is the Magnolia Cemetery. The oldest public cemetery in Charleston, founded 1849 on the banks of the Cooper River, is listed on National Register of Historic Places. It is the final resting place for generations of Southern leaders that include governors Thomas Bennett, Langdon Cheves, Horace L. Hunley and Robert Barnwell Rhett. The hundreds of Confederate soldiers buried here include five generals – Micah Jenkins, Arthur Manigault, Roswell Ripley, James Conner and C.H. Stevens. It is a creepy out of the way spot that shows you a different side of Charleston.
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A visit to Magnolia Cemetery is a free activity in Charleston Sc.
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March 11th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Change is coming, but when? When will any homes be done?
Another question is why build a causeway across a marsh when there is lots of land access toward the east?
March 11th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Great question Wilbur, I don’t think anyone can say exactly when the first business will open or people will move into their home, but the massive amount of money being spent right now on infrastructure is a good indication that something is happening. Keep in mind that the site was categorized as toxic and has been undergoing lots of testing and clean up, so while we might not see the progress, it has been happening. Also, what land to the east are you referring to?