South Carolina
South Carolina Urged To Better Manage Water Resources
As South Carolina continues to experience accelerated growth, the state must better assess and manage its water needs, particularly in light of shared water sources between its fast-growing neighboring states.
Rural County Readies Itself For Urban Transition
With a number of large housing developments underway, rural Jasper County, South Carolina, is anticipating a rapid urban transition. Local officials are looking to draft a growth plan to ensure that developers whims won't shape the region.
High Hopes for Hydrogen
The state of South Carolina, through intensive research and public/private partnerships, is positioning itself to be a major player in the "hydrogen economy."
Forces Join For Bi-State Port
Georgia and South Carolina have announced plans to build a port at the mouth of the Savannah River, jointly operated by the two states.
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
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
