South Carolina
Cyclist Develops Village For Athletes In South Carolina
George Hincapie, former teammate of Lance Armstrong, plans to build houses and condos in Greenville County. The 300-acre development includes amenities designed for athletes.
Extending Charleston's Urban Corridor
Charleston, South Carolina's signature street, King Street, is undergoing a major revitalization in an attempt to provide continuity to the urbanity and pedestrian friendliness of Lower King northward.
Brownfields Targeted As Sites For Future Commuter Rail Stations
A regional government association is looking at developing brownfields for future commuter rail stations in central South Carolina as a way to cut costs.
River Port Should Be Shared Asset
This editorial calls on public officials in South Carolina and Georgia to work together to build a river port that will benefit them both.
The Solution For Stormwater? Letting It Sink In
Natural drainage techniques reduced engineering costs in one South Carolina case study by 31 percent over conventional methods. New Urbanists are searching for ways to make this the norm.
Garden District Could Breathe New Life Into Downtown
A landscape district featuring restored historic gardens is planned for downtown Columbia, South Carolina. The project will serve as a critical "connecting point" for several downtown areas undergoing revitalization.
Capitalizing On Downtown Development Plans
Downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina is finally beginning to reap the benefits of its past downtown development plans.
Bringing The Knowledge Economy To Town
The city of Columbia, South Carolina, is crafting an innovative strategy to woo high-tech industries in conjunction with a new downtown research campus.
New Ideas For Preserving Old Charleston
The historic South Carolina city is revisiting its preservation strategy as the rapidly growing metropolitan area plows full steam ahead into the 21st century.
Charrette Sets Tone For Future Downtown Development
Civic buildings could serve as anchors for downtown amidst future development in Spartanburg, South Carolina, according to preliminary plans drafted at the end of a weeklong charrette, designed to craft a downtown master plan for the city.
So Exactly Who Is Moving Downtown?
South Carolina's capital city, Columbia, is experiencing an unprecedented downtown condo boom. A wide array of people are readily snatching them up, from baby boomers to young professionals.
When History Meets Sprawl
Residents of Camden, South Carolina, are fighting to preserve the charm and character of their historic town from the encroaching sprawl from nearby Columbia.
A Public, Personal Shuttle Service -- For $1.25
Charleston institutes a "Flex-route" shuttle van service that could compete with local taxis.
Charleston Development Trumping Preservation?
A slew of new building projects have some worried about implications for the town's historic core.
Longest Serving Mayor Offers Planning Advice
Wisdom, civic pride, and unparalled experience have helped Joe Riley turn Charleston, SC, into one of America's finest cities.
'Starter Mansions' Oust Bungalows In Walkable Neighborhoods
As more buyers focus on diverse, walkable city areas the tear-down trend comes to Columbia, SC
Worlds Largest 'Green' Dorm Opens
South Carolina U. Creates an enviromentally designed complex for 500 students for the same cost as conventional construction.
I'On: Columns Sell Houses
Architectural columns signify New Urbanism for I'On, a luxury subdivision in the South.
Sherman's March To Wal-Mart
The swath of destruction to farmland and natural areas caused by urban sprawl in the American South is worse than the damage wrought by General Sherman's March to the Sea during the Civil War.
South Carolina's Growing Irritation Toward Sprawl
South Carolina's upcountry 33 acres a day are being lost to large retail chains such as Wal-Mart and Target.
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